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Safe Habits of Construction Workers
Construction workers spend most of their time on the construction site, which means they are continuously placing themselves in dangerous situations. Between the materials being moved and the equipment...
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The Importance of Hand Protection
Those who work within the construction field are continuously using their fingers and hands to do their job. Should an injury occur to this area of their body, the construction worker will not be able...
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Defensive Driving Tips
When your team is heading to work or leaving the site for the day, chances are they will be moving large vehicles along busy roads and highways. Because of this, your team must understand how to...
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All about Cold Stress
For the past few weeks, Baltimore construction workers have been experiencing snow, ice, and low temperatures that can make working outdoors difficult. Because of these conditions, construction...
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The National Safety Stand-Down
In 2012, a total of 806 construction deaths were recorded. Of those deaths, 279 were caused by a fall from a construction worker. These fall deaths could have been prevented if proper safety standards...
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The Need for Safer Occupational Chemicals
Occupational chemicals are used throughout various industries on a day to day basis. In fact, it is estimated by OSHA that workers in America handle up to tens of thousands of occupational chemicals...
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Spring Season: Prepare for Severe Weather
Now that winter has finally left us behind until next year, many are beginning to look ahead to the spring and summer seasons. While the warmer weather and bright sunshine will be a much anticipated...
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Benefitting from Photoluminescent Technology
If you own a business or commercial building, you are aware that certain safety precautions and standards are put in place to help protect occupants and staff members. One of these precautions is the...
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Concrete Breaking: Staying Safe
Within the construction industry, there tends to be projects that occur that deal directly with concrete. While some of these projects include the mixing and pouring of concrete, others involve...
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Have you Experienced Driver Fatigue?
Fatigue is known as the feeling of weariness after excessive mental or physical activity. If there is any occupation that is at risk for fatigue, it is a driver of any large commercial or construction...
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Questions Surrounding Confined Spaces
When it comes to working within the construction industry, workers will find themselves in different situations that may not be ideal. Confined spaces occur often within the construction industry and...
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Staying Safe when Using the Hand Saw
When working within the construction industry, you will be faced with using a multitude of different tools. Some tools can be as large as a vehicle while other tools are as small and simple as a...
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Understanding PPE and the Need for Safety
If you ask anyone who has spent time working in construction, a construction zone can be a very dangerous place. Between the materials used, the heavy-duty equipment, and the amount of activity...
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6 Tips for Winter Construction Safety
Construction sites can be even more dangerous than usual during the winter without proper precautions. While it’s obviously extremely important to practice good construction working safety year-round,...
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Spring Into Safety: Construction Safety Tips
Spring showers (or spring storms) are only one of many concerns when it comes to spring construction safety. At G&M Services, safety is one of our highest priorities. As we continue preparation for...
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Spring Into Safety Part 2: More Spring Construction Safety Tips
Don’t miss out on the first installment of Spring Into Safety — click here! We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — safety is of the utmost importance here at G&M Services. We practice safety...
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Construction Work and Preventing Heat Stress
Watch out for the heat and humidity of Maryland springs and summers. As we shift further into spring, we rejoice in the fact that we no longer have to work long hours in the bitter cold, worrying about...
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Construction Safety: Preventing Falls
Don’t fall victim to poor construction safety this year. Stand down with OSHA and G & M. This week, May 2-6, marks the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) third annual National...
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No-Rings Policy: A Tough Safety Sell
Wearing rings and other jewelry while working with power equipment can be extremely hazardous. Many people see their wedding ring as their most cherished possession. It’s an important symbol for an...
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Construction Safety: Staying Safe on Scaffolding
Working on scaffolding can be dangerous, unless you take the proper precautions. Scaffolds are an important piece of equipment on a construction site. They allow workers to safely work on the exterior...
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