As construction professionals, we take pride in what we do as carpenters, laborers, operators, electricians, managers, and contractors; building projects both large and small. When people ask us what we do, the answer comes with a sense of accomplishment and generally a list of recognizable projects we have constructed.
Creating long punch lists after each phase of the build can be frustrating for any superintendent or construction manager. Created to point out work that hasn’t conformed to the specifications of the contract, these lists are often the final part of the feedback loop when it comes to quality control. Before work can continue, the specified items need to be fixed, or else it puts the rest of the project at risk.
In the construction industry, a fall rescue is often one of the most intense and demanding situations one can experience when on the job. The life of your injured team member could hang in the balance, and an ill-prepared crew can lead to disaster if they have to address such an issue on the fly.
When completing a project in our industry, quality control has to be a top priority for the management team. If corners are cut, you risk falling short on your deliverables – Or worse. Team members may be put into unnecessarily hazardous situations. That’s where hold points come in. They’re predetermined moments during the timeline of the project where work is required to be stopped so that a site inspection can take place.
It’s extremely important to build a team around you that is well-trained to anticipate and address all the possible hazards on the job site. Employees who are educated in the strict safety standards of the U.S. government, will make it easier to protect your business liability and ensure you have a safe workplace where protection is maximized.