Beard Construction Group, LLC (BCG) is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Gulf South Piling & Construction, Inc. Based in Metairie, Louisiana, Gulf South Piling & Construction, Inc. has been a prominent pile-driving leader in Louisiana for the past 42 years. Jim Beard, President of BCG, is extremely excited about the opportunities the addition...
Port Allen, Louisiana, Beard Construction Group, LLC today announced work on the Project Frigate – Dow in Plaquemine, Louisiana has earned the company a national Excellence in Construction® Eagle Award, presented during ABC Convention 2022 in San Antonio, on March 16. The EIC awards are the construction industry’s leading national competition that honors general and...
How would a person’s life be affected if they lost the use of one or both hands? In one word, devastating. Basic life functions such as eating, drinking, bathing and using the bathroom would be difficult if not impossible. If you are still not convinced, the next time you are going to drive a nail,...
When flagging traffic, we want to do everything we can to prevent an accident. Because when an accident occurs, everyone suffers: the motorist, our Company, and us. An accident can mean damaged vehicles and equipment, personal injury, and fatalities. Signs normally do a good job of giving messages or directions. But they have one disadvantage....
While we have all been guilty of distracted driving at some point or another, it remains a major cause of vehicle-related injuries and death. With an increasing number of teenage drivers on the road, it is important to discuss the dangers of driving while distracted, not only with them but other family members as well. ...
Even when all traffic control measures are taken, a confused or unaware driver can crash through a work site, or a daydreaming worker can step into the path of a speeding vehicle. Some drivers take reckless chances by running stop signs or changing lanes without signaling. These unsafe acts jeopardize other drivers who may lose...
Emergency conditions following a severe weather event can be extremely dangerous especially when it comes to downed power lines (home power outages) and debris (tree) removal. We are humans and we love to just jump right in and take action and that’s great, but pause for a moment and think about the potential hazards that...
Concrete work is usually hard physical labor that presents many different hazards for the individuals who work in this field. While there needs to be a steady or even fast pace at times, it is important to take the time to recognize the hazards of the work and mitigate them. Through elimination and communication many...
Hazardous Chemicals – Routes of Entry: Inhalation – Inhalation is the most common route of entry a person comes into contact with a chemical. Once inhaled, chemicals are either exhaled or deposited in the respiratory tract. Upon contact with tissue in the upper respiratory tract or lungs, chemicals may cause health effects ranging from simple...
Weather plays a huge role in our ability to work safely when working outdoors. While rain, snow, ice, and hot temperatures are often discussed, less focus is given to the hazards wind can create for workers. It is important to realize the different hazards high winds can pose and what can be done to work...
