Safety

Safety shouldn’t be overlooked when working with concrete. Installers should adhere to OSHA guidelines concerning placement and also wear the proper personal protection equipment (PPE). These can include gloves, eye wear, hardhat, dust masks, boots and long-sleeved shirts and pants.

Treating and Preventing Concrete Burns

Business & Technology Safety Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Liz Schick Comments are Disabled

If you work with concrete you already know how abrasive, alkaline and caustic it is.

To put it simply, as portland cement dries, it will absorb water from any source in order to harden. That means it will suck the moisture from your skin as well.

Technology Will Improve Job Site Safety

Safety Vol. 18 No. 8 - November/December 2018 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

When it comes to safety in the construction industry, technological advances will make the workplace of the future more connected.

Stay Safe on the Job Site with the Proper Personal Protective Equipment

Safety Vol. 18 No. 8 - November/December 2018 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

In recent months, most of the safety emphasis in the industry has been on crystalline silica and new regulations designed to keep it out of concrete workers’ lungs.

Both equipment manufacturers and contractors have worked hard to come up with new products and processes to keep their workers safe.

The Colorspreader from Triple Hard Tools Helps Contractors Stay Safe

Tools & Equipment Safety Concrete Placing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 7 - October 2012 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

Until now, contractors have thrown shake-on color hardener onto concrete mainly by hand. It’s tradition, and contractors love tradition. But by its nature, throwing the color can be inefficient, wasteful, and expose workers to possible health risks associated with inhaling airborne silicates.

How Can You Minimize Sealer Slipperiness on Concrete?

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Safety Vol. 14 No. 3 - April 2014 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Using grit additives has become the most common method for reducing slipperiness when sealing decorative concrete flatwork on exterior walking surfaces. The grit additives are mixed into the sealer, then the gritty sealer is applied to the concrete. However, in this situation the weather was too cold to reseal the concrete. So another method needs to be used until springtime arrives and temperatures rise.

Silica vs. Silica: What’s the Difference as Far as Concrete and Health Are Concerned?

Safety Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

There is a huge difference between amorphous silica and crystalline silica as far as your health and your concrete is concerned. The difference between the two is at the atomic level.

Slip Resistance Guide for Concrete Surfaces

Safety Concrete Placing Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Part of the problem has to do with standards for slip resistance: Who has guidelines and which ones do you use for decorative concrete? Then there is the testing aspect: Which testing methods are appropriate and reliable, and in what testing conditions?

Silica Dust Control – Stop Breathing Sand

Safety Vol. 8 No. 1 - February 2008 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

As an ingredient in most concrete mixtures, crystalline silica is virtually guaranteed to be present on any decorative concrete job site.

Slip-Resistant Concrete Floors Are Perfect For Vegas Projects

Concrete Coatings Safety Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 16 No. 1 - January 2016 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

AquaFlex, a proven resilient coating, is in demand among luxury hotels in Las Vegas, including Mandalay Bay, which has used it twice, and the Four Seasons, an iconic, art deco-inspired hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.

Making Safety a Priority on the Job Site

Business & Technology Safety Vol. 16 No. 5 - July 2016 by Phu Nguyen Comments are Disabled

For years I’ve enjoyed learning from the pages of Concrete Decor. The pictures of amazing design and craftsmanship, detailed techniques, new products and sound advice on how to improve business have all helped me stay connected to the decorative concrete industry.