Monthly Memos
Did you know that construction has the most fatal falls of all industries? In 2017, fatal falls accounted for 366 of 971 total construction fatalities and represented more than 1/2 (51%) of ALL work-related falls nation-wide! Small construction companies, those with 10 of fewer employees, account for 61% of the 51% nation-wide fatal falls; that’s…
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Many people are familiar with asbestos, but don’t fully understand the danger and damage that can come with it. Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral that is fire-resistant and is usually woven into materials in order to insulate them, like brake lines or anything construction-related. It can be broken down into microscopically small pieces, which…
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Lead has the potential to be one of the most dangerous and toxic heavy metals and is found in almost all parts of our environment. It’s in the air, soil, water, and even in our homes. Lead-based paints were used frequently on homes during the 19th and 20th centuries because the lead allowed for the…
Read MoreWe spent our Valentine’s day a little differently than most this year; we volunteered for half our day at the Covenant House of Alaska and we loved it! Our job was to clean and organize the clothing closet that provides youth with needed clothing items including basic everyday essentials and job opportunity attire. It was…
Read MoreColdfoot Employees are currently reviewing and renewing their first aid basics training. Several of our managers, on site operators, and abatement works renewed their CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications today with Alaska Frontier Safety and Supply (FSS). Unanimous among our team members that attended this class – “It was hands down the best CPR…
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2020 marks the first day of Black History Month. Did you know that Black History Month actually started as “Negro History Week” in 1926 and was created by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher, in effort to extend the public study of black history. Well, we would…
Read MoreHere at Coldfoot, safety is our top priority and the best way to ensure all of our employees and clients are working in a safe environment is through training. It is highly important to us that our employees are trained properly in all aspects of their job duties. Recently, we sent three of our heavy…
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