#685 – Dust to Dust: Combating Airborne Silica Risks in Construction with the Silica Control Tool

12/29/24 • 72 min

Airborne particulates from materials like concrete, stone, brick, and ceramics pose a significant health risk to construction workers, with nearly 1/3 of the workforce exposed to silica dust on job sites. In this eye-opening episode of The Construction Life, we welcome Melanie Gorman Ng, PhD CIH, and Meghan Friesen, leading Occupational Hygienist and Health and Exposure Scientist, from BCCSA and OHCOW.

Together, they delve into the dangers of silica exposure, its impact on the workforce, and how the innovative Silica Control Tool is revolutionizing worker safety and efficiency for construction companies. Learn about actionable strategies to reduce risks, safeguard health, and ensure compliance across the industry. Have questions? Contact the experts at [email protected] or [email protected] and at www.ohcow.on.ca and https://ontario.silicacontroltool.comalso find them on social media at LinkedIn, YouTube, FaceBook and on X under ohcow and ohcowclinics.

Don’t forget that both Melanie and Meghan will be at the Canadian Concrete Expo in February 13 2025 doing a presentation – The Silica Control Tool a Free Online Tool to Protect Your Health and they will have a booth there and cooler giveaways use the VIP Code CCE564 to gain free access.

This is a must-listen episode for every construction professional committed to creating safer job sites!

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#684 - Grounded in Excellence: The Ground Floor Industries Legacy with Keegan Burke COO

On this episode of The Construction Life, we sit down with Keegan Burke, the driving force behind Ground Floor Industries (GFI). Since its inception in 2004, GFI has become a trailblazer in concrete solutions, completing over 100 million square feet of self-leveling, polished concrete, epoxy coatings, and more. From high-rise towers to civil projects, GFI’s reach spans across Southern Ontario and beyond.

Keegan shares insights into GFI’s journey, their mission to innovate and set higher standards in the industry, and the challenges of maintaining quality, integrity, and service at the core of their operations. We also discuss the evolving world of concrete preparation, their commitment to pushing boundaries, and how GFI is shaping the future of construction. Don’t miss this episode filled with knowledge, innovation, and inspiration!

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#686 – 13 – Safety Corner: What makes you an effective safety professional with John Savoia

John Savoia, a former Ontario MLITSD Officer and OHSA/OSHA Regulatory Law SME, joins us again, third times the charm, for an intense and enlightening episode of Safety Corner. Sparks fly as John and Phil dive into the critical topic of being a safety professional, workplace safety, debating the balance between profits and ensuring that every worker makes it home safely. This passionate conversation, filled with expert insights and personal stories, reminds us all of the importance of prioritizing lives over the bottom line. Join us as we tackle the challenges, solutions, and shared mission of protecting the workforce.

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