The frequency of
tornadoes in Texas can be handful to deal with for people working in
the construction business. A single storm can delay a project for
months. Luckily, you can help speed up the recovery process by
following these simple tips:
Craft a Safety
Assessment Plan
From start to finish,
worker safety should be your priority. After a severe storm, make
sure that all overhangs and beams are properly dried and stable. Any
compromised structure should be taken or torn down ASAP to prevent
the risk of falling debris.
Prepare Heavy
Machinery in Advance
You should have heavy
machinery like loaders prepared ahead of time. Quick access to these
machines allows you to immediately clear debris and get back to work
faster.
If you’re working on
a large-scale project, you may also want to keep the number of an
on-site fuel delivery service in your back pocket. This service
provides a steady fuel supply, and lets the machines work non-stop.
Secure Hanging
Objects
Tornadoes often show up
in late May until the mid-summer months. If you have an on-going
project during this period, listen to tornado watches every day.
The moment you hear
that there is a chance of a tornado, secure hanging objects in your
site. If you can afford to take down some of these objects, do so.
Falling objects can damage lower-level structures, which can force
you to restart the entire project.
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