Sometimes when a mobile office is used in a rural area or even in the city in a high crime area your contents can be vulnerable. If you are using a mobile office as a temporary space solution the mobile office will be constructed out of "industry-standard" common cost effective materials. This means that the doors are basic entry level, the windows are simple glass. If you find you want to have a secured mobile office here are a few tips you can use to upgrade the safety and security in your mobile office. One reason for considering any of these options is that not only will your site be safer, but you might get a break on your insurance costs.
1. Add Latch guards over the striker plate, Latch guards discourage entry into your mobile office with a crow bar.
2. Add security bars over the windows. Security bars can have a safety latch so if there were a fire you can use the windows as an egress still. Window bars can be decorative and ornamental or just functional. They even make one with a screen to help prevent someone throwing a rock through the window and breaking the glass. If there is a little more budget you can even consider a rolling shutter that locks down tight at night.
3. If you are ordering a NEW mobile office customized consider upgrading the exterior doors to a "heavier" gauge steel, and better quality lock sets.
4. If you have a storefront door, consider a customized iron gate that can be left open during the day, & locked up at night.
5. Install a security system. Many companies out there are offering FREE installation if you use their monitoring system.
For more tips on how to have a safer mobile office contact our team at
Modular Solutions, Ltd
Mailing Address: P O Box 15507-Phoenix, AZ 85060
Phone: 800-441-8577 x 1
Email: information@mod-sol.com
website: www.modularsolutionsltd.com
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Showing posts with label OSHA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label OSHA. Show all posts
Friday, April 25, 2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Modular Building Safety Tips, Six Easy Modular Solutions
Modular buildings are just like traditional buildings and have items that you should watch out for to ensure your staff and team and the modular building occupants are safe while occupying the modular building. We have a few simple tips to look for that will help you keep a safe & healthy working environment.
1. Mini blind inspections. Look for rough edges, broken wands, string hung in dangerous manner. Keep employees free from cuts, rope burns, or if children occupy strangulation.
2. Check the water drains in the sinks. Make sure no leaking on the floor, avoid slips and accidental damages
3. Check your hot water temperature. Make sure employees don't accidentally get too hot water and get burns
4. inspect flooring. Worn flooring loose treads trip hazard, worn threads can catch heels, worn edges can trip an employee.
5. Inspect your outlets at least once a year. Make sure they are all functioning and working well (avoid possible shock hazards)
6. If you have an ADA ramp to enter into the modular building, check the treads & stairs & handrails. Make a physical inspection for lose nails, splinters, steel exposed edges, rust, anything that might be a hazard to your employees should be taken care of.
Modular Solutions, Ltd has one of the LOWEST (BEST) EMR ratings for safety because every team member knows a safe working environment is a productive working environment.
If you would like more information on designing modular solutions, for a safer modular building contact our team:
Modular Solutions Ltd
Phone: 800-441-8577 x 1
email: information@mod-sol.com
website: www.modularsolutionsltd.com
all rights reserved ©
1. Mini blind inspections. Look for rough edges, broken wands, string hung in dangerous manner. Keep employees free from cuts, rope burns, or if children occupy strangulation.
2. Check the water drains in the sinks. Make sure no leaking on the floor, avoid slips and accidental damages
3. Check your hot water temperature. Make sure employees don't accidentally get too hot water and get burns
4. inspect flooring. Worn flooring loose treads trip hazard, worn threads can catch heels, worn edges can trip an employee.
5. Inspect your outlets at least once a year. Make sure they are all functioning and working well (avoid possible shock hazards)
6. If you have an ADA ramp to enter into the modular building, check the treads & stairs & handrails. Make a physical inspection for lose nails, splinters, steel exposed edges, rust, anything that might be a hazard to your employees should be taken care of.
Modular Solutions, Ltd has one of the LOWEST (BEST) EMR ratings for safety because every team member knows a safe working environment is a productive working environment.
If you would like more information on designing modular solutions, for a safer modular building contact our team:
Modular Solutions Ltd
Phone: 800-441-8577 x 1
email: information@mod-sol.com
website: www.modularsolutionsltd.com
all rights reserved ©
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Is Modular Construction A Safer Work Site?
When it comes to modular "off-site" prefabricated construction as compared to traditional site built construction the answer according to OSHA and Dodge, and other reporting agencies the answer is USUALLY yes. In general our modular industry does an excellent job of completing a building 80-90% in the plant. This leaves very little to do on site when the building arrives and MUCH less chance for accidents or unsafe project sites.
That said, there are modular companies that are not as experienced in the site work aspects of a turnkey project, and have dangerous accidents or work related injuries. How do you know if the company you are hiring utilizes safe practices? Some tips for your review:
1. Check their EMR safety rating (if they don't have one or won't share, or don't know what that is- steer clear they may not be a good fit for a safety conscious organization.
2. Does the company have a designate site safety coordinator on their matrix and in reality. Site safety requires a team effort and an experienced leader.
3. Does the company have a safety pamphlet? If safety is important to you, ask for a copy to see what their practices are.
4. Does the company have regular safety training on site work hazards? Do they take the time to train new and existing employees how safety is every team members responsibility and that the organization should have a ZERO tolerance for safety infractions.
5. What is the scope of work on site? If there is minimal work on site, it might be worth looking a an unrated firm, however in our industry unsafe workers have seen accidents like being crushed under buildings by unsafe jack placement or lost fingers with power tools cutting skirting material. In the end it is critical to look at the big picture.
6. Do the employees undergo background checks for federal and school projects. This element is sometimes highly overlooked by owners, yet critical to a safe workplace for your employees.
7. Do the employees wear proper safety gear (ie goggles, gloves, vests, etc) OSHA has a list of equipment that should be worn by every employee and maintained by pride, free of defects.
At Modular Solutions, Ltd we have the highest of standards in the plant, and on site. Our team knows that if they want to stay on with Modular Solutions, Ltd they will practice and look for any unsafe work conditions and report them to the safety coordinator.
for more information contact us:
Modular Solutions, Ltd
Phone: 800-441-8577
email: Information@ModularSolutionsLtd.com
Website: www.ModularSolutionsLtd.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/modularsolutionsltd
youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/modularsolutionsltd
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That said, there are modular companies that are not as experienced in the site work aspects of a turnkey project, and have dangerous accidents or work related injuries. How do you know if the company you are hiring utilizes safe practices? Some tips for your review:
1. Check their EMR safety rating (if they don't have one or won't share, or don't know what that is- steer clear they may not be a good fit for a safety conscious organization.
2. Does the company have a designate site safety coordinator on their matrix and in reality. Site safety requires a team effort and an experienced leader.
3. Does the company have a safety pamphlet? If safety is important to you, ask for a copy to see what their practices are.
4. Does the company have regular safety training on site work hazards? Do they take the time to train new and existing employees how safety is every team members responsibility and that the organization should have a ZERO tolerance for safety infractions.
5. What is the scope of work on site? If there is minimal work on site, it might be worth looking a an unrated firm, however in our industry unsafe workers have seen accidents like being crushed under buildings by unsafe jack placement or lost fingers with power tools cutting skirting material. In the end it is critical to look at the big picture.
6. Do the employees undergo background checks for federal and school projects. This element is sometimes highly overlooked by owners, yet critical to a safe workplace for your employees.
7. Do the employees wear proper safety gear (ie goggles, gloves, vests, etc) OSHA has a list of equipment that should be worn by every employee and maintained by pride, free of defects.
At Modular Solutions, Ltd we have the highest of standards in the plant, and on site. Our team knows that if they want to stay on with Modular Solutions, Ltd they will practice and look for any unsafe work conditions and report them to the safety coordinator.
for more information contact us:
Modular Solutions, Ltd
Phone: 800-441-8577
email: Information@ModularSolutionsLtd.com
Website: www.ModularSolutionsLtd.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/modularsolutionsltd
youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/modularsolutionsltd
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Does modular construction provide a safer project site?
A safe work site is the responsibility of all prime and sub contractors and trades. Modular construction is inherently safer, because the site trades are limited. In many cases the modular buildings are delivered to site 90% complete. By having fewer trades on site dealing with the logistics and safety hazards prone to a construction site there is an obvious reduction in accidents.
When you choose your prefabrication company make sure they have a safety pamphlet like Modular Solutions, Ltd does. Look for a low EMR rate. Our team requires sub contractors & team members to attend safety talks, and be OSHA certified. Also make sure your vendor has proper insurance coverage for the subs and for all their team members.
Watching out for each other is the best way to make sure your project site is safe, and everyone on the site should keep an eye out for any unsafe site conditions, and have a zero tolerance policy.Easy tools such as hard hats, safety shoes, construction vests, safety glasses keep site employees safe with minimal cost impact. According to OSHA one of the leading causes for site accidents is inattention. Keep your team members visible, and keep them safer.
for more information READ HERE.
Contact our preconstruction team at Modular Solutions, Ltd (800) 441-8577 x 1
email: information@modularsolutionsltd.com
website: www.modularsolutionslt.com
all rights reserved ©
When you choose your prefabrication company make sure they have a safety pamphlet like Modular Solutions, Ltd does. Look for a low EMR rate. Our team requires sub contractors & team members to attend safety talks, and be OSHA certified. Also make sure your vendor has proper insurance coverage for the subs and for all their team members.
Watching out for each other is the best way to make sure your project site is safe, and everyone on the site should keep an eye out for any unsafe site conditions, and have a zero tolerance policy.Easy tools such as hard hats, safety shoes, construction vests, safety glasses keep site employees safe with minimal cost impact. According to OSHA one of the leading causes for site accidents is inattention. Keep your team members visible, and keep them safer.
for more information READ HERE.
Contact our preconstruction team at Modular Solutions, Ltd (800) 441-8577 x 1
email: information@modularsolutionsltd.com
website: www.modularsolutionslt.com
all rights reserved ©
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