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Month: January 2018

Out of Sight Shouldn’t Mean Out of Mind | Easy Ways to Decrease Liability of Ceiling Hung Equipment

January 30, 2018
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BROC U Issue #7 | Out of Sight Shouldn’t Mean Out of Mind  We see a recurring problem with ceiling hung equipment. Since it remains out of direct sight, it gets forgotten about when it comes time to schedule maintenance. Just because it is out of sight, it should not mean it is out of mind. As is common right around basketball season, some equipment begins to malfunction, at which time the phones start ringing to help in frantic panic to not affect game schedules. If this were more of a focus leading up to game time, some additional attention...

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An Interview with the VP at BROC, Dan Baker on the State of the Trades Industry

January 23, 2018
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TradeCrews recently spoke with Dan Baker, Vice President & CFO of Bleacher Restorators (BROC, LLC) of Littleton, CO to learn more about his company and success in the skilled trades industry. BROC is family-owned and operated, and has provided design, construction, and installation services throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and beyond! Company Profile Company Name: Bleacher Restorators of Colorado, LLC dba BROC, LLC Industry/Field: Commercial Construction (Athletic Venues; Educational Facilities: K-12/Higher-Ed) Year Est.: 1982 Interview Tell us a little about BROC and how it got started? Our owner, Rick Baker, founded this business 35 years ago with a desire to...

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What’s on Your Injury Prevention Checklist?

January 23, 2018
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BROC U Issue #6: Prevent Injury from Lack of Attention in Your Athletic Facility - Start with Building a Checklist Some Places to Begin: Do you have high confidence in the safety of your athletic equipment during its use? Is there any substandard, broken or defective equipment? Are there any hazardous surfaces? Is there adequate padding for injury prevention and is it in working condition? Is the stadium reviewed and prepared for high traffic and your spectators? Are there any worn ropes, wires, or cables? Are any areas potential slip hazards? Do your facilities have adequate lighting throughout? Are there unnecessary...

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There is More to Preventative Maintenance for your Bleachers than You’d Think

January 17, 2018
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BROC U Issue #5: Easily Actionable Steps Toward Reviewing your Equipment for Safe Operation and Use Do you wonder what's involved in implementing a preventative maintenance (PM) program or evaluating the safety status for your athletic facility? Public, private or otherwise, it is important to think with preventative maintenance in mind when trying to make your facility safe to use. Some items to think about when going through your next review of your bleacher could include: Clean off understructure Clean lubrication Re-lubricate Check wiring harness Clean friction rollers Check hardware for tightness Re-place missing nuts and bolts Check all seats or chairs for missing parts Bend understructure...

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Gymnasium and Stadium Bleacher Safety Accessory Easily Implemented

January 8, 2018
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BROC U | Issue #4 Manufacturers have gone beyond codes in attempts to enhance bleacher safety. Mitigate the Risk by Closing off Access Suppliers of bleachers and other gymnasium components have taken safety a step further, going beyond the code language to help mitigate injury risk with specialized bleacher accessories and innovations. Gymnasium bleachers are widely used in high school football fields and gymnasiums around the country, yet there are inherent safety risks to their use. As a result, more and more school districts are installing vinyl end curtains to protect spectators from potential mishaps. Vinyl end curtains work by...

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Tie Athlete Safety into Your Athletic Facility Planning

January 5, 2018
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BROC U Issue #3: Pitcher Safety in Baseball Moving Into High School Play In recent years, more focus has been placed on mandating rules in athletics played across the United States. One that BROC has consistently run across is in the game of baseball. Specifically, focused efforts are placed on pitching and the health and safety of the athlete. As we see a common occurrence in pitchers entering more competitive play, in collegiate and professional levels, pitch count is of the highest concern where careful attention is paid. In recent history, this has lacked at a more amateur level, high...

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