Sherman Rogers

In the construction trade, job site safety is a number one concern. Nothing is more upsetting than watching one of your crew become injured or incapacitated on the job. Also unnerving, is the increase in liability costs and the fees associated with unsafe working conditions on the job site. Typically, maintaining proper equipment safety, proper safety gear, safe handling of dangerous materials, and the removal of potentially harmful waste minimizes the safety risks on a job site and offers maximum protection to workers.

Dangerous Materials

Most materials on a job site pose a safety risk to workers and others when left lying around. The following materials pose safety risks and must be removed from the job site as soon as possible or be stored in a safe manner to avoid injury:

• Excess Lumber
• Drywall material
• Nails, Screws, brackets
• Metal scraps
• Piping
• Brick
• Cement
• Insulation
• Wire, Mesh, Electrical Components

Proper Equipment/Safety Gear

Make sure everyone on your crew follows OLSHA guidelines for safety. This includes hard hats, steel-toed footwear, masks when appropriate, safety glasses and welding shields whenever required. These guidelines provide safety to workers. Failing to follow these regulations may result in fines, legal procedures, and increases in insurance premiums.

Waste Removal

Many paints and building materials are hazardous to the environment. Construction crews must carefully dispose of such materials. Other materials, though not dangerous, create safety risks to workers. Nails, broken glass, splintered lumber, sharp edges on brick and stone, and other building materials may injure workers, causing scrapes, punctures, or other abrasions. Tripping over excess materials or job site waste may cause bruising, sprains, or broken bones. To eliminate the risk posed by waste and debris on the job site, consider renting a dumpster for debris removal services. Such waste services include the use of a rental dumpster within the service package allowing workers to place waste immediately into a specified container, reducing the risk for injury.

This article was written by Sherman Rogers of All-waste Dumpster Rental Company. All Waste, LLC was started in 1998 by Sherman Rogers with a single Mack truck and 12 roll-off dumpsters. Today Rogers runs an all-Mack fleet of 18 trucks and more than 1200 dumpsters. http://thegarbageman.com/ provides dumpster rentals, roll-off containers, waste removal, and portable storage containers to Macomb County, Shelby Township, Bruce Twp, Harrison, Lenox, Sterling Heights, Ray Township, Warren, Detroit, Troy and neighboring cities and communities in the Metro Detroit Michigan area.

Choosing to haul your own waste to a waste management facility (garbage dump) may cost you less in terms of upfront spending, but it carries the distinct disadvantages of time loss, extended effort, physical exertion, and transportation of the load. This said - it is often beneficial to use a dumpster rental or waste removal service. Generally, these services have affordable pricing and save you time, effort, and physical work.

Time

Removing waste from your property on your own involves plenty of time. You must take the time to package and contain the waste, find and learn to use waste facilities, load a vehicle, transport the trash to the facility, unload the vehicle, and then return to your property. Many times, finding an acceptable facility requires extensive research. For those of you concerned about the environment, this may mean multiple trips to various facilities. The waiting lines at facilities are often long and time consuming. Time is money in today's world. Therefore, you are not really saving anything by using your own time to dispose of waste. Often, a good waste removal service completes all of these activities for you, reasonably priced, and less expensive in the long run.

Effort

Effort requires time and time is something very few people have to spare. Removing your own waste is going to cost you plenty of effort. You must develop a process for waste removal, storing the waste before removal, physically transporting all the waste, and finally disposing of the waste.

Physical Exertion

With a dumpster rental or waste removal service, you only spend time loading the garbage into the container. End of story. Removing your own garbage requires you to load the containers, load the vehicle used to transport the garbage containers, unload the vehicle, and in most cases load the facility's garbage containers. This requires an excessive amount of physical exertion and carries with it the possibility of injuries due to heavy lifting.

Transportation

So you are going to remove your waste on your own. Okay. You must now find a vehicle (rent, borrow, or buy) large enough to carry the loads of garbage and recyclables to waste management facilities. You may use a small vehicle, and make several trips, but with gas prices today, that is an unnecessary expense. It is best to wait until you have large loads to transport to the facility. Finding a vehicle big and durable enough to handle such large loads may be both difficult and expensive.

Locating & Using Waste Facilities

To remove your own waste, you will have to find a waste disposal facility. If you plan to recycle, you will have to locate facilities capable of handling this task. In many areas, this requires the use of two or more separate facilities. Plan to spend time researching facilities, the services each offers, and the fees associated with waste disposal.

Dumpster Rental/Waste Removal Services

Dumpster rental services usually include the delivery of a waste container and the removal of the waste container and its contents. Use of these services often saves you on time, money, effort, and liability. Using an all-inclusive service often means less possibility for delivery and pick-up delays and saves you time and money.

This article was written by Sherman Rogers of All-waste Dumpster Rental Company. All Waste, LLC was started in 1998 with a single Mack truck and 12 roll-off dumpsters. Today Rogers runs an all-Mack fleet of 18 trucks and more than 1200 dumpsters. Other services include portable storage containers, trash pick-up, and delivery of landscaping supplies including mulch, sod, top-soil, and crush aggregate. http://thegarbageman.com/ services Macomb County, Shelby, Eastpointe, Mt. Clemens, St. Clair Shores, New Baltimore, Richmond, Detroit, Troy and neighboring cities in the Metro Detroit Michigan area.

Improper disposal of household and industrial waste puts the public at risk. Chemicals and other hazardous materials contaminate soil and groundwater. Non-biodegradable materials improperly disposed of create pollution and sanitary issues for private and public properties. To avoid eyesores in illegal dumping areas, contamination of food and water, and safety risks caused by dangerous objects, learn to dispose of your waste properly.

Household Chemicals

Household chemicals pose a special risk to the environment. Such chemicals are dangerous for animals, soil and water. Examples of dangerous household chemicals are cleaners, pool chemicals, aquarium products, solvents, paints, insecticides, detergents, and automobile products like oil, transmission fluid, and antifreeze.

Take all automotive products to a facility specifically geared toward removing automotive wastes. Make sure you use as much of a household chemical from the container as possible. Determine the best time to dispose of the product, considering outside temperature before disposing of the bottle. Follow the disposal directions marked on certain containers. If possible, keep chemical waste and chemical containers separate from other waste and try to place it all in one area.

Construction Debris

Many paints and building materials are hazardous to the environment if disposed of improperly. Other materials, though not dangerous, create an unsightly environment when dumped in an unauthorized area. Facilities for lumber, brick, concrete, and metal disposals exist within most local areas. Make sure materials and debris from new construction or remodeling projects go to such a facility for proper disposal and recycling.

Hazardous Waste

Dumping controlled or regulated hazardous substances is highly illegal and very dangerous. These chemicals and other substances are harmful to the environment, animals, and humans. Further, hazardous materials often pose critical medical risks and even cause fatalities to those exposed to the materials. DO NOT dispose of hazardous waste on your own. Call an experienced waste removal service to dispose of your hazardous materials.

Possible Solutions

Cut down on your use of household and industrial cleaners. Retain a hazardous waste removal company to take care of biological and other hazardous waste. For non-regulated waste disposal needs, hire a dumpster rental service. The dumpster rental service provides an industrial garbage container to meet your needs and takes care of the disposal and dumping. Before choosing a dumpster rental service, be sure the company handles the type of garbage you need to eliminate.

This article was written by Sherman Rogers of All-waste Dumpster Rental Company. All Waste, LLC was started in 1998 by Sherman Rogers with a single Mack truck and 12 roll-off dumpsters. Today Rogers runs an all-Mack fleet of 18 trucks and more than 1200 dumpsters. http://thegarbageman.com/ provides dumpster rentals, roll-off containers, waste removal, and portable storage containers to Macomb County, Shelby Charter Twp, Center Line, Clinton Twp, Chesterfield Twp, Fraser, Roseville, Utica, Detroit, Troy and neighboring cities and communities in the Metro Detroit Michigan area.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation states "Women in the United States get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except for skin cancer. It is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in women." In fact, this year, researchers estimate that doctors will diagnose nearly 200,000 women and 1,700 men with some form of breast cancer. Of those diagnosed, researches estimate that more than 40,000 women and 450 men will die of the disease.

Breast cancer awareness is of utmost importance. Knowing how to prevent and detect breast cancer is crucial. Spreading knowledge and information throughout society aids in the number of cancers detected and early detection can save lives.

Prevention

Prevention is the key to early detection. Consider the following when creating your prevention plan:

• Monthly breast self-examinations
• Personal calendar to record self-exams, mammograms and appointments
• A low-fat diet, regular exercise, and no smoking or drinking
• Clinical breast examinations every three years from ages 20-39
• Baseline mammogram by the age of 40
• Mammogram every one to two years for women 40-49
• Mammogram every year for women 50 and older
• Report any changes or concerns to your doctor

Risk Factors

Breast cancer results from uncontrolled, irregular cell growth within the body. While anyone can get breast cancer, several risk factors increase your chances of developing the disease. The National Breast Cancer Foundation lists the following risk factors:

• Older age - Half of all women diagnosed are over age sixty-five
• Early onset of menses or late menopause
• Diets high in saturated fat
• Older age at birth of first child or never having given birth
• Personal history of breast cancer or benign breast disease
• A family history, particularly a mother or sister
• Treatment with radiation therapy to the breast/chest
• Breast tissue that is dense on a mammogram
• Taking hormones such as estrogen and progesterone
• Obesity
• Moderate alcoholic intake - more than 2 drinks per day

Signs and Symptoms

Pay close attention to changes within the breasts. Changes in shape, feel, color, or texture may indicate the presence of breast cancer. Perform monthly self-exams and immediately report any breast changes to your physician.

How You Can Help

Regularly perform self-exams. Call your doctor to schedule and follow through with all recommended testing. Look for items and services marked with the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon. Companies often donate portions of proceeds from these items and services to Breast Cancer Research and Awareness efforts. You might also volunteer with or donate money to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

This article was written by Sherman Rogers of All-waste Dumpster Rental Service. All Waste was started 1998 with a single Mack truck and 12 roll-off dumpsters. Today Rogers, runs an all-Mack fleet of 18 trucks and more than 1200 dumpsters. Sherman donates a portion of his proceeds to breast cancer research and he receives excellent feedback from the public for the dedication he shows for his community. http://thegarbageman.com/ services Macomb County, Shelby Charter Twp, Center Line, Clinton Twp, Chesterfield Twp, Fraser, Roseville, Utica, Detroit, Troy and neighboring cities and communities in the Metro Detroit Michigan area.

Safety is a number one concern on construction sites. Liability issues for the dumpster rental service for injury and property damage is another major concern. Typically, maintaining a clean and safe construction site is crucial to preventing injury and dealing with the repercussions of liability cases. Debris removal is a major factor in maintaining a safe, clean environment on a construction site.

Safety

Scraps and garbage materials left lying around the site pose imminent safety risks to anyone stepping foot on the property. Injuries such as trips, falls, punctures, and scrapes occur when unsafe conditions exist. The nature of construction materials put injured parties at risk for infection and tetanus.

Excess Lumber - may cause falls, splinters, & blunt force trauma

Drywall material - eye injuries, cuts, scratches, etc

Nails, Screws, brackets - punctures, scrapes, abrasions

Metal scraps - punctures, scrapes, abrasions (tetanus, infection)

Piping, Brick/Cement and Insulation - allergies, skin rashes, microscopic cuts

Wire, Mesh, Electrical Components - tetanus and infection

Liability

Most states have strict safety requirements in place for all working situations, including construction sites. Employers (construction companies) or property owners (self-construction projects) must provide a safe environment for workers and anyone who enters the property.

Leaving construction materials lying around on the job site is a serious safety risk and violates most state and local legislation. To avoid this, you must take care to remove all dangerous scrap and other material from the job site as quickly and efficiently as possible. This means keeping up on the debris removal at your site. Violations of safety laws can result in severe financial penalties and in some instances may result in criminal proceedings. If an injury occurs on your job site and you were in violation of safety laws, you are responsible for the accident. Not only may local authorities fine you, the victim may also sue you in civil court, and your insurance premiums will increase.

Methods

While self-removal of construction debris is possible, it is time consuming and costly. Typically, without a dumpster rental, you have to remove debris from the jobsite daily. Renting a dumpster for the duration of your project is the optimal solution. This way, you can place debris in the dumpster as you work and do not have to remove it from the site until the container is full or the job is complete.

This article was written by Sherman Rogers of All-waste Dumpster Rental Company. All Waste, LLC was started in 1998 by Sherman Rogers with a single Mack truck and 12 roll-off dumpsters. Today Rogers runs an all-Mack fleet of 18 trucks and more than 1200 dumpsters. http://thegarbageman.com/ provides dumpster rentals, roll-off containers, waste removal, and portable storage containers to Macomb County, Shelby Township, Bruce Twp, Harrison, Lenox, Sterling Heights, Ray Township, Warren, Detroit, Troy and neighboring cities and communities in the Metro Detroit Michigan area.