RE's TOOLBOX

A Construction Engineer’s Toolbox

Recently, I was doing my end-of-construction-season toolbox inventory – I cleaned-out my kit, did some equipment checks, made a list of a few items that I need to pick-up/replenish/replace. I thought it would be cool […]

TAILGATE TALK

TAILGATE TALK – Safety Vests

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is Standard Operating Procedure for construction personnel. For most resident engineering staff members, the staples of our PPE are: –Hardhat –Safety Glasses –Hearing Protection –Work Boots –Work Gloves –Hi-Vis Safety Vest […]

TAILGATE TALK

TAILGATE TALK – Engineers NEED to Train

As you may/may not know from spending time at this site, I am a volunteer with the Plainfield Emergency Management Agency. It’s an organization that made up of about 20 volunteers who support our local […]

TAILGATE TALK

TAILGATE TALK – Potholing Utilities

Underground utilities are everywhere. EVERYWHERE!!! They are a vital part of our modern society – But if you’re a Construction Engineer, they are nothing but mines in a a minefield. In my article on Knowing […]