The Importance of Enrolling in Online Government Construction Courses
Construction is one of the largest industries in the country and was worth an estimated $1.3 trillion in 2019. Mostly the construction process is managed by a contractor that can be an individual or a firm. Some of the essential tasks of the contractor include Surveying the site Determining the extent of building materials and equipment Overseeing […]
Respiratory Protection in Construction
Respiratory Protection In Construction Today we’ll cover the following Respiratory Protection in Construction Topics: Reducing Respiratory Hazards Respiratory Protection OSHA Standards for Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection Program Respiratory Protection Plan How to become certified as a Respiratory Program Administrator. Many construction hazards require respirator use. Respirators protect workers from locations with insufficient oxygen levels. For […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Aerial Lift Safety
This is Part 1 of a 3 Part series on Aerial Lift Safety. General Requirements Aerial devices and lifts (except firefighting equipment) must be designed and constructed in conformance with the American National Standard for “Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms,” ANSI A92.2. Vehicle-mounted aerial devices used to elevate personnel to jobsites above ground include: […]
What Are The SSHO’s Responsibilities?
Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports. Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Conduct weekly safety meetings, audits, and […]
Government Small Business Programs
SDVOSB or VOSB? TITAN University was recently awarded the status of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. If you are a veteran, own a business, and want to compete/bid on government contracts, then applying for Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) is a good route to […]
What is RMS in Construction?
RMS stands for Resident Management System and is used in US Army Corps of Engineers construction projects to manage the contract and quality requirements of the contract. Once a person understands how to use RMS, they’ll find it is a very comprehensive system for the expedient and effective management of construction contracts through tracking and documentation of […]
