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When it Comes to Maintenance, the King Calls in the Pros
From ready-mix drums to cement silos, chipping away hardened concrete or clumped cement is no blue suede stroll in the park. It’s a high-risk job that calls for precision, skill and serious safety know-how. At General Chipping, our crews have the training, tools and techniques it takes to get the job done right — without putting your people or your investment in harm’s way.
In honor of August’s National Elvis Week, our concrete chipping pros walk you through why to turn to trained experts for maintenance that keeps your fleet ready to (rock and) roll. It’s all about helping you create safer sites and look out for the long-term health of your drums, silos and mixers.
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Wise Men Say Only Fools Allow Amateurs in
Here are just a few reasons experts recommend leaving concrete chipping and silo cleaning solely to trained professionals.
Hazards Related to Extreme Heat: Crews often work in temperatures exceeding 100° Fahrenheit inside drums and silos.
Confined Space Concerns: Poor ventilation can lead to dangerous dust and fume inhalation.
Handling High-Risk Tools: Pneumatic chipping hammers can cause severe injury if handled incorrectly.
Strict OSHA requirements: OSHA requires careful adherence to confined space entry procedures, and professional crews are trained and certified in the best way to approach the work.
Costly Damage Risks: Allowing untrained chippers into your drums, silos and mixers can result in costly downtime, expensive repairs and replacements — and life-altering injuries, too.
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Save Money with Concrete Drum Cleaning
Maintenance — especially concrete drum cleaning — is a cornerstone practice that keeps your fleet of redi mix trucks running smoothly. At General Chipping, we sometimes hear people say chemical cement mixer drum cleaners are all they need to maintain their ready-mix drums and trucks, but that’s only one part of a successful maintenance program. In fact, you can save money by adopting a more comprehensive maintenance and cleaning program. Here’s how.
