Construction

Construction has begun in Lecture Hall to provide better use of space in the facility.  Normally a project like this one would be completed during the summer months to benefit the school’s finances, however that is not the case.  Due to budget constraints the construction crew is working hard to get the facility complete within their allotted deadline.  Workers will be traveling in and out of the cascade building with materials.  Safety is a priority for all personnel traversing through this building.

As with many construction sites the workers are faced with many hazards.  Per Osha.europa.eu some factors include skin diseases, deafness, back pain and exposure to hazardous chemicals and products amongst others.  The hazardous chemicals such as solvents and dust can take a huge toll on the human body.  These hazards can cause short term dizziness.Some of these effects are long term and have more to do with a construction worker being in their field for a lengthy amount of time.  However, there are some short term side effects.

Dust, whether it be natural or man-made, can cause a wealth of problems.  Asbestos is a fiber that many companies use in materials because of it being heat resistant.  Therefore it is found in several places, at home, at work, or even at school.  This is not to say that asbestos will be found at the construction site, however one does have to stay cautious.  Asbestos gets in the lungs and can cause Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, and Lung cancer.

Beyond the chemicals and compounds that can be found when construction workers are working a site, the regular safety issues still apply. Falling objects and trip hazards can still occur. They wear hard hats for a reason.  They are moving in and out to complete a project in an allotted time while maintaining a safe environment, and let us do our part by keeping it that way.