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10 Tips for Preventing Falling Object Injuries

Falling objects, such as work materials and tools, present a serious safety concern whenever work is done overhead or in an elevated location. This hazard is commonly forgotten until a near miss or injury serves as a stark reminder.

The solution is simple: Be proactive and “Stop the Drop”. Simple passive and active safety measures can minimize the risk of falling objects and protect workers below. Several of these are listed below. But first, it’s important to understand how quickly seemingly harmless falling objects accelerate to deadly speeds.

Falling Object Statistics

A solid object dropped from 64 feet will hit the ground in 2 seconds at a speed of 43.8 miles per hour.
The same object dropped at 106 feet will hit the ground in 3 seconds at a speed of 65.8 miles per hour.
A 2-ounce pen dropped from 230 feet has the potential to penetrate a hardhat.

Tips for Preventing Falling Object Injuries

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Non-residential Construction Staged to Grow in 2019

By Jeff Dusing

As the last quarter of 2018 draws near, the construction industry is already looking to the future hoping to determine what non-residential construction markets have the greatest growth potential in 2019. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) weighed in last month suggesting that the U.S. economy will see a modest 4 percent jump in construction spending, a slight decline versus the expected 4.5 percent this year.

Some segments are poised to grow faster than others. The top three construction sectors for growth in 2019 are:

3. Industrial – 4.9% (up from -0.1%)

2. Education – 5.2% (up from 4.0%)

1. Public Safety – 5.9% (down from 10.9%)

These segments at the bottom of the list stand to show little or no growth:

3. Amusement/Recreation – 2.8% (down from 4.0%)

2. Retail – 2.7% (down from 6.3%)

1. Religious – 0.0% (up from -4.1%)

See the AIA’s forecast here, then get started on your game plan for 2019.

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ModSpace to Open West Coast Refurbishment and Manufacturing Facility

By Jeff Dusing

Today, April 16, 2018, ModSpace announced plans to open a new facility in Tooele, Utah to expand its refurbishing and manufacturing capabilities in the United States. The new facility will allow ModSpace to better serve customers by leveraging existing manufacturing partners combined with end-to-end in-house design, manufacturing and installation capabilities.

Read the full press release for more information.

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Tips for Recognizing and Treating Cold Stress Conditions

By Paul Volkmer

The recent cold snap has forced millions of people to seek shelter indoors, however, many workers must brave the sub-zero temps and the hazards that come with them. Cumulatively referred to as cold stress, the two primary concerns to watch for when the mercury dips are hypothermia and frostbite. Workers experiencing cold stress are also at heightened risk for other injuries in the workplace due to discomfort, reduced mental alertness, reduced muscle strength, joint stiffness and distraction. Here we’ll give you some tips for recognizing and treating cold stress conditions.

When to Watch for Cold Stress

Cold stress can occur at temperatures above freezing because wind, humidity and moisture all remove body heat. Cold typically affects the body’s extremities such as hands, feet and the face as these areas are the furthest away from the body’s core and have less circulation of blood, which keeps you warm. Susceptibility to cold varies from [Read more…] about Tips for Recognizing and Treating Cold Stress Conditions

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Dodge Construction Industry Forecast Suggests Moderate Growth in 2018

By Jeff Dusing

The New Year is fast approaching and economists and construction firms alike are looking forward to see what kind of opportunities 2018 will hold. The 2018 Construction Industry Outlook by Dodge Data and Analytics released this morning predicts builders will see moderate growth at just 3 percent over the previous year for a total of $765 billion.

The AIA agrees. Data crunchers at the American Institute of Architects compiled 2018 forecasts from Dodge, IHS, Moody’s and ConstructConnect, to name a few. Together, the industry experts are in consensus that non-residential construction will expand between 3.5 and 4.8 percent, depending on the specific construction segment, in the next year.

While conservative, the promise of another year of growth is still a welcomed change versus the massive decline and resulting recessing a decade ago. The complete report from Dodge can be found here.

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Wissahickon Valley Boys and Girls Club Gets a New Facility

By Darleen Sita

Thanks to a community effort, children in West Ambler, PA have a new modular building for their after school and summer programs. Watch this video to see how the Boys and Girls Club in suburban Philadelphia worked with ModSpace to make a real, life-changing impact for at-risk students.

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