Student Union Construction.

[HelmutVII]

This is the SECOND phase of the Student Union work. The first phase was the renovation of OK Allen Hall then moving the Saucier Clinic and Counciling and Testing moved into it.

They started demolition of the old Sacier Clinic this weekend. This contractor is in no way connected to Juneau Construction or Lemoine Construction. They did not have hard hats, safety shoes, safety vests or protective glasses.

The rear of the old Saucier Clinic as seen from the side of the Student Union.



The side of Saucier Clinic as seen from the side of McLauren Gym.



Another view of the side of the old Saucier Clinic. OSHA would have a field day here.




The front of the old Saucier Clinic as seen from the sidewalk on Boucher Drive.



Cypress Lake covered with Duck Weed.

[LFTCajun]

They did not have hard hats, safety shoes, safety vests or protective glasses.

And here I thought the very minimum use of PPE had reached nearly universal acceptance in the industry.

Doesn't exactly instill much confidence in this contractor. Seems small time....

[RaginFan2]

And here I thought the very minimum use of PPE had reached nearly universal acceptance in the industry.

Doesn't exactly instill much confidence in this contractor. Seems small time....

Exactly! What a bunch of maroons! (in my best Bugs Bunny voice)

[TravlnCajun]

Well let's see if after your posts, someone from the university has a little chat concerning appropriate safety precautions.

[HelmutVII]

And here I thought the very minimum use of PPE had reached nearly universal acceptance in the industry.

Doesn't exactly instill much confidence in this contractor. Seems small time....

I have seen this guy before. He's a dinosaur. I won't mention anything about some of the other stuff I saw.

The only way I can take photos as close as I do on the residence hall construction is that I made a deal with the General Superintendent that I wear steel toed boots, safety glasses, yellow shirt and hard hat. I'm on the project site for only about a half hour or so on Saturday or Sunday. I have been challenged a couple of times but I did show them my business card, told them who I was and explained all photos I take are given to the general superintendent and the University. I always had my PPE. I don't stay long and I don't bother the workers (my Spanish isn't that good) so they are cool with what I do.

OH MY..... I just realized that the ladder in the first photo is setting on the second from bottom step of the rear stair entrance!!!!!.

[CRAWFISH61]

I saw how that ladder was placed. I am property claims supervisor with an insurance company. I would have to write up one of my adjusters if they did that.

[Turbine]

Can I insert a couple/three letters into the second picture? Thanks.

SHeeSh

[HelmutVII]

Can I insert a couple/three letters into the second picture? Thanks.

SHeeSh

Sure.

[HelmutVII]

Three refrigeration units parked behind Guillory Hall. Getting ready to make Guillory Hall food service during Student Union renovation. Guillory Hall to the right and Boucher drive to the left.



Rear of Saucier Clinic. The dumpsters with the blue tarps are "special waste materials" . I guess it slowed them up. I must say that, while the demolition contractor was not the most professional, he did recycle almost everything he could in the building. All the roof rafters were saved and I'm sure there was plenty of copper and cast iron to be had. The recycled materials were a second payday for him.



Another view of the Saucier Clinic from the rear of McLauren Gym.



Alligator catching some rays in duck weed covered Cypress Lake.




Anybody want to guess what this is? It is a piece of history that I would hope they would save.

[Hammer58]

Wasn't that the station where a security guard would have to check in by using the key to show he was making his rounds? I believe they used to carry a "watch clock" in a leather pouch on a strap across their shoulder. He inserted the key and it registered on his watch clock to show when he passed that station. It ensured they guard was making his rounds and not sleeping on the job.

[HelmutVII]

You are showing your age. I think this is the last watch station on campus. It is on the rear wall of McLauren Gym

[Hammer58]

You are showing your age. I think this is the last watch station on campus. It is on the rear wall of McLauren Gym

Yes, I am old. I not only remember when Elvis was alive, I remember when he was skinny!