Category Archives: Demolition Safety

5 Winter Demolition Safety Tips for Oregon Contractors

Posted on November 5, 2019 by admin

Cold weather is coming, and demolition companies in Portland need to be ready to face the hazards that winter brings. Freezing conditions require special preparations … Continue reading →

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Oregon Demolition Pros Talk Portland’s Brick Buildings & Safety

Posted on August 1, 2018 by admin

Oregon is earthquake territory. Researchers and officials are urging the public to prepare for a Cascadia earthquake as more tremors are noted off the southern … Continue reading →

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Portland Demolition Experts Examine Seismic Upgrade Mandate

Posted on July 2, 2018 by admin

The Pacific Northwest is prone to four different types of earthquakes, depending on where they occur. Three of these source zones cause shaking that could … Continue reading →

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Portland Demolition & Disaster Response: How Can Contractors Prepare?

Posted on March 21, 2018 by admin

After a disaster, a major component of the recovery efforts is the demolition that must take place before rescuing and rebuilding can commence. Portland demolition … Continue reading →

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What Should Portland Demolition Companies Know About PCBs?

Posted on February 14, 2018 by admin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been taking a closer look at polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, and their use in older buildings. PCB molecules are … Continue reading →

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What Should Portland Demolition Contractors Know About Crystalline Silica?

Posted on January 31, 2018 by admin

In December 2017, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, issued new standards for construction, maritime and general industries regarding respirable crystalline silica, … Continue reading →

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Identifying Asbestos Containing Materials in Demolition

Posted on June 13, 2017 by admin

Learn more about demolition and how it relates to asbestos removal. Our Portland, Oregon demo experts offer statistics, best practices & more. Continue reading →

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Should Industrial Demolition Companies Invest in Cyber-security?

Posted on September 22, 2015 by admin

Industrial demolition companies are attractive targets for hackers because they maintain the contractors’ financial data and channel large sums of money through banks. Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Reduction Tips from Oregon Demolition Experts

Posted on July 29, 2015 by admin

Oregon demolition contractors discuss reducing air pollution in demolition. Learn more about dust control, ventilation tools, HVAC system analysis & more. Continue reading →

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Rooftop Excavators Not the Safest Industrial Demolition Service

Posted on July 22, 2015 by admin

Today we’re taking a look at the use of rooftop excavators in China, an especially hazardous demolition approach. Continue reading →

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