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Winter Job Site Safety Tips for Renovation Projects

By January 21, 2025Uncategorized

At re:fab, safety is always our top priority—whether we’re working on a project in snowy New England or sunny Florida. Renovation projects during the winter season come with unique challenges depending on the region, and ensuring the safety of everyone on-site is critical to delivering high-quality results.

Getting every job done on time, on budget, to your satisfaction, and safely is the goal! Did you know that most of our staff has received their OSHA-10 Certification? Our Operations team is also on track to get their OSHA-30 Certification! With most of our staff OSHA-10. Plus, all of our Renovation Project Managers now have their Construction Supervisors License (CSL)! That’s SEVEN CSL Licenses for re:fab. Fun Fact: many other contractors usually only have one person in their company with a CSL! These qualifications are part of why we’re trusted across New England, Florida and beyond for painting and renovation projects. Let’s dive into some important winter job site safety tips that our team follows for both regions.

Winter Job Site Safety Tips for New England Renovation Projects

Winters in New England are known for extreme cold, heavy snow and icy conditions. These factors can create potential hazards on renovation job sites. Here are some key tips:

  1. Snow and Ice Management

  • Clear walkways and access points: Slippery surfaces pose a major risk on job sites. OSHA standards require companies to ensure walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards for their crews, such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice. In the winter, ensure all pathways and work areas are regularly cleared of snow and ice. Put down salt and sand. It not only protects your crews, but also will help benefit guests that may walk through your work area.
  • Inspect scaffolding and ladders: Ice buildup can make these tools dangerous. Always check for safety and stability before use.
  1. Cold Weather Protection

  • Provide proper gear: Workers should wear layered, insulated clothing, waterproof boots, and gloves to stay warm and safe.
  • Use safe heating equipment: Ensure heaters used on-site are properly ventilated and meet safety regulations. Even set up heated break areas, if needed.
  1. Equipment and Material Maintenance

  • Check machinery regularly: Cold weather can cause equipment malfunctions. Inspect all tools and machinery before use to ensure they’re operating safely.
  • Store materials properly: Keep paints, adhesives, and other materials in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent freezing or degradation.

Winter Job Site Safety Tips for Florida Renovation Projects

Florida may not face snow, but winter does bring unique considerations. Cooler temperatures, high humidity, and unexpected weather changes require careful planning to ensure safety on job sites.

  1. Weather Awareness

  • Monitor temperature swings: Cooler mornings and warmer afternoons can affect materials and worker comfort. If painting, this colder weather at night could mess up your paint job.
  1. Sun and Heat Protection

  • Ensure UV protection: Even in winter, sun exposure can be intense. Wear sunscreen, hats, and UV-protective gear.
  • Encourage hydration: Cooler weather can mask dehydration, so ensure water is readily available, and workers are reminded to hydrate frequently.
  1. Secure Job Sites

  • Protect against wind damage: Florida’s winter storms can bring high winds. Secure scaffolding, tarps, and materials to prevent accidents.

How re:fab Ensures Job Site Safety Year-Round

At re:fab, we take job site safety seriously. Our OSHA-certified teams and CSL-holding Project Managers follow strict safety protocols tailored to each site. Here are a few ways we prioritize safety:

  • Regular Training: Our crews receive ongoing safety training to ensure compliance with the latest standards. Including getting OSHA Certified 10 hour and 30 hours!
  • Site-Specific Planning: Each project begins with a thorough risk assessment and tailored safety plan, whether it’s a snow-covered site in New England or a humid exterior project in Florida.
  • High-Quality Materials: We use climate specific grade paints and materials to ensure durability and performance in any condition.

 

Why Winter is a Great Time for Renovations

Despite the challenges, winter is an excellent time to tackle renovation projects. Interior projects, in particular, benefit from faster scheduling and minimal disruption to outdoor activities. At re:fab, our over 33 years of experience has equipped us to handle the unique demands of winter work, ensuring job site safety, efficiency and exceptional results for any kind of property!

Whether you’re in New England, Central Florida or beyond, trust re:fab to deliver safe, high-quality renovations this winter. Contact us today to schedule your next project!

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Drywall + Carpentry


Whether the interior walls of your commercial facility have been damaged, the front door of your business needs an upgrade or your floors are in need of attention, re:fab has the right team and process to meet your specific needs.
With a team of skilled carpenters and specialty craftsmen, re:fab helps clients tackle quick improvements to full-scale renovation needs.


Renovation Services


Professional Renovation Services Tailored to your Industry.

re:fab is the trusted partner for commercial renovations and specialty applications for properties and facilities across all industries. Whether a commercial office building or a multi-family property, our experienced team has the knowledge and resources to get your job done right.

  • Flooring & Epoxy Coatings
  • Windows and Doors
  • Interior and Exterior Painting
  • Rebranding Services and Special Finishes Installments
  • Carpentry & Drywall Repairs
  • Heating and AC and/or HVAC
  • Plumbing & Electrical
  • Trenching
  • Appliance Replacement
  • Gutters
  • Structural Repairs & Safety Hazards


Specialty Flooring


Floor Coatings Keep Your Foundations Safe

re:fab’s floor coating services provide a dramatic enhancement to the look and feel of commercial and industrial properties. In addition, specialty floor coatings maintain the health and durability of your floors and overall properties, creating a more healthy and safer space for your employees, customers and the environment

Our Experts Provide A Variety Of Floor Coating Services, Including:

  • Epoxy Floor Coatings
  • Cementitious Urethane Resurfacers
  • Decorative Flake and Quartz Floor Coating Systems
  • Joint Fillers-Repair Mortars
  • Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) Coating Systems
  • High-Performance Urethane Topcoat
  • Resurfacers
  • Same-Day Coating Systems
  • Moisture Vapor Reducer
  • Sealers
  • Urethane Topcoats

*Please note: re:fab provides flooring services as part of a larger renovation or painting program or project, not a standalone service.


EIFS + Stucco


Commercial buildings and industrial facilities featuring exterior walls with an Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) have the attractiveness of a stucco finish but with greater insulation, toughness and longevity. In fact, unlike stucco, EIFS is actually a multi-layered system that includes insulation board, base coat and finish coat. It’s a combination that provides a classic look with modern advantages.

In addition to much-improved insulation, EIFS can improve indoor air quality and reduce the environmental impact of a structure throughout its lifetime, and it is available in a virtually unlimited range of colors and textures.

EIFS has transformed commercial buildings across all industries and our team of specialists can help you understand the benefits of this important application.

*We are Dryvit Systems EIFS Certified Installers.


Power Washing


Regular power washing keeps commercial facilities running efficiently and safely, helps businesses stay compliant with environmental regulations, rids surfaces of mold and delivers an attractive first impression to clients and guests. Our team can quickly and easily return your properties to excellent condition.

Exterior Power Washing Services Include:

  • Exterior wall pressure washing
  • Construction clean-up
  • Graffiti removal
  • Heavy equipment, truck and fleet cleaning
  • Driveway and parking lot cleaning
  • Patio washing
  • Gutter and drain cleaning
  • Outdoor structures such as play equipment
  • Swimming pools
  • Outbuilding

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re:fab’s 30 years+ experience with commercial interior and exterior painting, sealing and wall & ceiling applications assures each client that we have the expertise to deliver for any business painting requirement. Tackling projects both large and small, across New England, our teams are capable of serving all of your standard and specialty painting and application needs.

  • Interior & exterior applications
  • Multi-color systems
  • Wallpaper removal & installation
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