Safety on Construction Site

Industrial Technology   What is Industrial technology? Industrial technology is the use of Mechanical  and/or Construction technology to allow for  production to be efficient and safe. Branches of industrial Technology. There are two (2) main branches that fall under Industrial Technology. These are: Construction Technology. Mechanical Technology.   What is Construction Technology? Construction Technology is the discipline that develops students ability as it relates  to the construction side of the field of  industrial technology. Construction  technology generally focuses on as the    name suggests, construction. Topics  under this subject that students will learn  include the processes that go towards the  creation of buildings, foundations of  structures, different kinds of materials for  construction and different methods of  doing construction. If you s...

Construction Safety What is workplace safety?   Workplace safety involves the methods and  practises put in place to make sure that the  safety and health of employees within a  workplace in upheld and secured. Why is it important? Workplace safety is important because without it there would be accidents leading to injury or death. Also not following policies and safety protocol can mean that the machinery used to do the work can be damaged as well. Either way it would both hurt the workers and the efficiency of the work done. Everyone loses when safety is not upheld. Who is responsible?     The responsibility falls on both the employers  and employees to make sure the workplace is  safe.   What is PPE? Personal Protective equipment is the tools and gear used to ensure the workers safety while working on a site. Examples of PPE are: Hardhats Reflective vests Gloves Boots Goggles Harness...