Employee Training

BCMC 2017: Education Highlights

There was so much information to absorb at this year’s show! And there are more resources online to help you catch up on anything you missed.

Three Ways to Simplify Jobsite Safety

November 21, 2017

Can you really dig down to the essence of a matter and explain it in simple, understandable terms?

OSHA Pushes Crane Operator Enforcement to 2018

November 21, 2017

OSHA is delaying its deadline for employers to ensure that crane operators are certified by one year until November 10, 2018.

VIDEO: Understanding Jobsite Silica Enforcement

November 21, 2017

OSHA’s new crystalline silica standard, which went into effect on September 23, has raised many questions for framers. 

Tragedy Averted

This is the second time in a decade Trussway employees have saved a life on the job.

No Excuses: A Framing Safety Director’s Take on OSHA Standards

September 26, 2017

Change can be difficult, but managers and workers must realize that, when changes in safety requirements occur, it’s always in the best interest of the worker. All injuries in the work place are preventable; there is no excuse for a worker to sustain an injury in modern construction.

Putting People First

Safety tips aren’t hard to find, but putting them into practice depends on strategic thinking about creating a safety culture.

Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

High temperatures and humidity combined with heavy physical labor can lead to serious illness and even death. Without proper hydration and rest in the shade, your body temperature can rise to unsafe levels and cause heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. Prevent heat illness by keeping four simple things in mind: Water. Rest. Shade. Watch. 

Building Buy-in

Last June, Truss Components of Washington started doing something unconventional: holding regular meetings of production, design and office employees. General Manager Chad Johnson and Production Manager William Blankenship reflected on their six-month-old experiment, sharing why and how they brought these groups together and what the meetings have accomplished.

Truss Technician Requirements Definition

Question: 

What are the qualifications (if any) required to be considered a truss technician?