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National Petroleum Refiners Association (NPRA) Safety Award (June 2008)

NPRA Contractor Safety Award (June 2008)

Suncor Safety Excellence Award (March 2007)

Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association (NSCSA) Five Safest Companies Award 2005 (May 2006)

Bronze Award for Safety Excellence - Specialty Contractors (Houston Business Roundtable, May 2006)


  
Overhead Obstructions

Safety & Compliance: Overhead Obstructions

What are overhead obstructions?

OSHA 1926.451 (f) (6)

When erecting or working on scaffold, you should always be aware of overhead obstructions such as:

  1. Power lines
  2. Ceiling fans
  3. Air conditioning units
  4. Catwalks
  5. Piping
  6. Any other objects that can interfere with your work