“Safety in numbers means a group has more protection than an individual,” shares Manny Rodriguez, National Safety Director for Kent Companies. “Our safety program has two fundamental tenets. Our people are our first priority, and our data drives accountability.” Rodriguez is a 25+ year safety veteran in concrete construction. For […]
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It’s never too soon to begin outfitting your jobsites for the winter months. Just as quickly as autumn crept upon us, so too will icy conditions. First and foremost, educate your crews on the signs of hypothermia and frostbite. Symptoms can include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred […]
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When we say we eat, breathe and sleep safety, we mean it. It’s a round-the-clock commitment. It’s our responsibility as the Leaders in Concrete to ensure our team members are safe on and off the jobsite. If you’re not sleeping, you’re not set up to be safe at work. “Workers […]
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As a leader, it’s important to pay close attention to the wellbeing of your team and coach your coworkers to do so as well. Being aware of common signs and symptoms of fatigue, heat stress and heat-related illness is critical in preventing jobsite incidents. As we progress further into the […]
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By: Dave Schoonbeck, Chief Operating Officer At Kent Companies, our guiding principle is safety. It is the first and most important of our Four Hallmarks as we watch out for each other on and off the job. During Construction Safety Week, we are taking part in an industry-wide initiative to […]
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Kent Companies Converts to KASK Safety Helmets Innovations in building technology and materials are found across the concrete construction industry, yet one component of worker safety has remained unchanged for nearly 60 years. The traditional hard hat is an icon on construction job sites. But, do they provide complete protection […]
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