On a construction site, all tools must be guarded properly. Following the manufacturer’s guidelines will help determine safe practices for the equipment. In this photo, the contractor held the guard back with a screw. The operator puts themselves and others at risk by doing so. Following manufacturer guidelines on using equipment properly allows for safe work practices and teaches operators how to use the equipment properly. Make sure to follow manufacturer instructions for all tools and equipment. … [Read more...]

Consider providing a safety orientation for your subcontractors.  At ReArch, we conduct a safety orientation with our subcontractors to lay out each project's health and safety expectations and site-specific hazards, as required per our health and safety program.  We also evaluate their awareness and overall comprehension on particular areas of our program, most of which are site-specific to their project. … [Read more...]

Consider having a Spirit Week Challenge to boost team spirit, inspire laughter, reduce stress, and boost immunity! ReArch's Wellness Team held our first-ever spirit week last week. This week-long challenge offered fun activities, collaboration, team involvement, and healthy snacks. Congrats to our winners Mark Selig for the Most Creative and Jessica Harvey for the Most Points! … [Read more...]