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Safety Week was observed May 1-5, 2023. What Is Construction Safety Week? Construction Safety Week is a week-long event that happens annually. The construction industry, its clients, and business partners take this opportunity to recommit to sending every worker home safely each day.

On May 3, 2023, IPS and EJ Smith went to the campus of UTD to participate in an Electrical Safety Standdown. During the standdown, the team was allowed to tour the construction site of Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, where EJ Smith and BECK are Construction Managers. There was also a demonstration covering the effects that electricity can have on different objects. Oncor showed us what can occur when a ladder, rubber glove, or rope would do if exposed to a powerline. While we use power in our everyday lives, we often negate the true capacity it holds.

A few random fun facts to remember:
1. Discard any appliances with exposed wires or take them to an electrician to replace them.
2. When unplugging appliances, stand on both feet. Dropping a knee could create a circuit.
3. It takes 1 amp to stop the heart.
4. Keep wet objects away from sockets and powerlines.
5. If a powerline falls in front of your vehicle. Stay inside the car, the rubber tires act as a neutralizer. Call for help and follow directions to the T.

How do you successfully deliver a project? As you have been able to see over the last several days, projects are made successful through the intentional planning and ex*****on of the team. Here's a list summarizing our thoughts:

1. Create a Strong Vision
2. Develop Meaningful Goals
3. Establish Your Project's Budget
4. Define Your Project's Scope
5. Coordinate Your Program
6. Know Your Zoning Laws
7. Execute a Winning Contract

If you have any questions about the process or would like to know more information about how you can get your project started, please reach out to us. We're available for you.