Author: Kegoz Group

The “hard-wearing” nature of tiles made of concrete is perhaps the best explanation for the preference of these tiles in residential flooring systems. Thanks to this quality, concrete tiles are able to handle the use (and sometimes abuse) that comes with exposure to constant traffic without losing their aesthetic appeal.

In order to maintain this appeal, concrete floor tiles will need to be resurfaced from time to time. This also helps to preserve the structural integrity of the tiles. Below is a comparison of what would be involved in undertaking DIY resurfacing of residential concrete tiles and what would be involved in having the mentioned activity done by a concrete resurfacing specialist.

DIY Concrete Resurfacing

A DIY-minded homeowner would first have to inspect the physical condition of concrete tiles on the residential flooring system. During this inspection, a homeowner would be looking to determine the extent of damage (e.g. depth/width of cracks, chips and dents) to the tiles. DIY-minded homeowners would then need to use the results of this inspection to determine the concrete resurfacing tools and supplies that they would need to lease and buy respectively. Common tools needed for concrete recycling include trowels, gauge rakes and spreaders. Common supplies include concrete tile sealers and adhesives.

Once this is done, a homeowner would need to prepare the concrete tile surfaces for the resurfacing exercise. This involves:

Sweeping the tiles so as to eliminate dust, dirt and such-like debris
Scrubbing the tiles to eliminate wax, grease and similar stains
Repair of cracks, dents and chips. Usually, this involves the application of a concrete tile sealer.
The final activity involved in the DIY resurfacing of concrete tiles is the installation of surface profiles (e.g. polymer overlays) and/or protective coatings (e.g. epoxy-based paints) on tile surfaces. Surface profiles enhance the texture of concrete tiles while protecting coatings prevent the penetration of moisture, dust and dirt into the concrete surface of the tiles.

Hiring A Concrete Resurfacing Specialist

There’s not much physical activity that goes into hiring a concrete resurfacing contractor. Homeowners who choose not to undertake DIY resurfacing of concrete tiles would have to establish the reputability, level of expertise, service charge and the availability of their preferred resurfacing contractor.

Not-so DIY-minded homeowners can choose to undertake surface preparation of concrete tiles to be resurfaced even when they intend to hire a resurfacing contractor. This would help to bring down the overall cost of the resurfacing exercise.

Kegoz Group is an Integrated Engineering Firm established in 1999 as “Royal Technologies”. A series of changes spanning over the years, coupled with a fundamental change in the shareholding structure gave way to “KEGOZ SYSTEMS” in 2013.

At Kegoz, we provide well analysed engineering solutions with practical evidence to a gamut of problems. As a way to continually deliver a solution-oriented service to the community through our clients, we have developed an array of well-trained and motivated professionals who push the horizon and discover new boundaries.

1. Lay out the welcome mat with landscaping
   While renovating the front yard can be pricey if you choose to install a new sidewalk or add a lot of landscaping trees, you don’t need to go overboard. Hire a landscaper to prune trees and shrubs, and when you’re trying to rent, add decorative touches, such as hanging baskets and potted plants near the front door. This gives a welcoming feel to your single-family rental property.
2. Replace the front door
   The front door is the first place that tenants interact with a structure, and if its handle is sticky or the door is scratched and worn, this can give your tenants an impression that the property is not well cared-for. Give a great first impression by replacing an old front door with a new one, repainting the old one, or adding a new handle or side panel.
3. Add a fresh coat of paint
   A coat of paint is a classic and well-loved way to make a home look good, but it’s classic for a reason. Paint is a low-cost and not terribly time-intensive way of making a home look clean and inviting. If you only have the time or the money for a little bit of painting, Kegoz strongly suggests that freshening up the hall, bathroom or kitchen can make a big difference. Go for neutral tones that allow tenants to bring their own color to the home.
4. Upgrade your appliances
   After your old tenants move out, you’ll discover the quirks of the appliances in your rental property. You may discover that a tap has a slow leak or that a dishwasher only works when it’s on a particular setting. While regular maintenance programs can catch these issues before your tenants leave, you’ll need to make an extra effort to repair them before new tenants come into the property. New appliances, repaired appliances, or quality secondhand appliances give the impression that you’re willing to make an investment in your tenants’ comfort.
5. Add new shutters or curtains
   Many homes have shutters and curtains that go with the house, and while it’s tempting to avoid changing these to save some money, older curtains or shutters can really date a property. Clean shutters or window blinds or replace them if they are broken and twisted. While new window coverings are not expensive, replacing windows can be pricey. However, if a window is aging and drafty, adding a storm window in its place can add value to the home.
6. Shed a little light
   A well-lit room not only says that you have good lighting, it also sheds light on the beauty of the home that you’re renting. Choose lighting that’s bright but appropriate for the room: soft lighting in the bedrooms, bright lighting in the kitchen. Clean out lighting fixtures, change bulbs, and update the fixtures if they’re broken.
7. Restore your floors looking old
   A new floor is a large investment, but the payback can be worthwhile. It can transform the look of a home from dingy carpet to stellar hardwood. New flooring can make a room grow up, and it makes everything look cleaner as well. If you can’t afford to install new floors, restore old ones when you can. Old wooden floors can be refinished with a new shine. If you need to focus on a single room, the kitchen or bathroom is the place to start with flooring upgrades.
8. Keep it clean
   Sometimes, the cheapest and most dramatic improvement you can make on a rental property is simply cleaning it up. When your old tenants move out, make sure that you welcome prospective tenants into a home that’s been thoroughly cleaned. You can hire a cleaning company to go through the home and remove spider webs, wipe down walls, and deep clean the house entirely. This makes a home much more welcoming and adds to the price that tenants are willing to pay.

• Get a Good Location for Your Fish farming Business.

You need to first decide whether you’re starting your fish business on a small scale or you’re going big. If you’re starting a small scale fish farm, you may decide to start at your backyard with tank but if you’re going big, you may need to buy or rent one or few fish ponds (earthen or concrete ponds) outside your home.

• Get a Good Source of Water for Your Fish

How important is water to a fish? Just as oxygen is important to you. Take a fish out of water and it becomes helpless and dying. Put it in a bad water and you`re affecting its growth and productivity (though “bad” water varies, depending on the kind of fish we are talking about. Some fish live in rough water while others cannot).

Also note that what we humans consider a “Good Water” is not what fishes consider good water. If however you’re starting fish farming in Nigeria as a big business venture, then, you’ll need a strong well or bore hole and water storage tank.

• Choose The Right Housing For Your Fish.

I compared water with oxygen in my above analogy. Here I’m talking about housing your fish. Just like you, your fish needs a comfortable place to live. The more natural and comfortable the fish pond is, the better for them.

There are two popular fish housing system… backyard plastic tank or pond.

Plastic tank may be good for you if you’re just starting fish farming in Nigeria (especially on a small scale). This small scale medium will help you to be familiar with the nature of the fishery business, before you’ll extend your market reach.

Fish pond sizes are also different. Fish ponds are of various sizes and their cost is vary, depending on your environment and need.

• Decide The Right Species of Fish to Farm

As briefly stated before, there are hundreds (if not thousands) of species in the fish family. This means you have to decide which species to choose as you’re starting your own fish farming business in Nigeria.

There are so many funny fishes like; Hypsurus caryi, Heterostichus rostratus, Hermosilla azurea, Halichoeres semicinctus, Gymnocorymbus ternetzi, Ginglymostoma cirratum, Galeocerdo cuvier, Embiotoca jacksoni, Echeneis naucrates, Ctenopoma acutirostre, Chromis viridis etc.

However, you’re likely to be fine with catfish (or Tilapia, in a rare occasion) and getting Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus bidorsalis, Clarias X Heterobranchus hybrid (Heteroclarias) and Clarias nigro-digitatus or Heterobranchus could be alright

• Get Healthy Juveniles

Juveniles are the little fishes you’ll need to grow to table-size. Ordinarily we have what we call Fry, which is the development stage of fish immediately after the larvae stage, at an age of less than a week.

We also have what we call Fingerling which is the development stage of fish following the fry stage and continuing into the first three to four months of life.

We as well have yearling which is the development stage of fish following the fingerling stage and lasting until approximately one year of age.

The development stage of a fish after fingerling is what we refer to as juvenile.

The best practice if you’re just starting a fish farm in Nigeria is to buy juveniles as this will save you from the headaches of much mortality you may experience from fingerlings. The most commonly seen catfish species in Nigeria are; Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus bidorsalis, Clarias X Heterobranchus hybrid (Heteroclarias) and Clarias nigro-digitatus. Heterobranchus

Just as if everything else must be prepared before the fish itself, yes. There are fish farmers that specialize in hatching fingerlings and selling juveniles. Make sure you go for a reputable fish hatchery so as to avoid getting unhealthy juvenile. You know what it means to adopt a sickly child, don’t you? Don’t buy unhealthy juveniles.

• Choose The Right Fish Feeds.

Plants are able to utilize sunlight and simple nutrients to produce new organic material through photosynthesis. Animal (i.e. fish) cannot do this. That’s why animals need to feed on organic materials such as plants, other animals, or prepared food that contains plants or/and animals.

When feeding fishes both quality and quantity has to be taken care of. Feed them well and with quality fish feed.

There are three means of food for your fish.

Natural fish feed: This is found naturally in the pond. This include; detritus, bacteria, plankton, worms, insects, snails, aquatic plants and fish (yes, fish eat fish if they`re hungry).

Supplementary fish feed: This usually include cheap materials locally available such as terrestrial plants, kitchen wastes or agricultural by-products. Supplementary feed may be good, but they are not for serious fish farmer (except if he includes the other types of feeds). Many people who are into fish farming in Nigeria are using supplementary feeds. some to their profit, others to their loss.

Complete feed: This is a carefully made fish feed. They`re usually of good ingredient and nutrients, made by the experts who understand the perfect formula for the fish at a different stage.

• Start Marketing Your Fishes Before They Are Grown Up.

So many people who are starting fish farming business in Nigeria are making the mistake of thinking that the market is readily there. It’s not true. You have to start marketing your fish, even before they are grown up.

• Be Business Minded

Too many potential fish farmers think “It’s just about feeding the fish and selling them”. They are wrong ! Fish farming is a business and if you want to succeed in this venture in Nigeria, you must approach it as a serious business. That’s the reason why we make sure that our fish farming training is two-in-one.

• Think about a Mentor and Fish Farming Training

While this should be the first thing, I’m listing it last. Usually the difference between success and failure in any business is knowledge.

That’s why we are sharing this blog about acquiring business knowledge. As for you now, you have two kinds of knowledge you must go for: business knowledge as a whole. Yes, you have to be business-inclined to succeed in any given business. If you’re really serious about starting a profitable fish farming business in Nigeria, we can be of good help to you by giving you a practical, on-the-farm training in one of our associates’ fish farms in Nigeria.

Kegozgroup is one of the leading companies in fish production in Nigeria. We use the best techniques in aquaculture practice available in the world to produce quality fingerlings, juveniles and table size African cat fish.

We use innovative techniques involving careful selection, electronically monitored breeding through the use of artificial implant, Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS), floating and fat coated fish feed. Most of our customers are top-players in Nigeria cat-fish industry.

Construction is a costly business since it requires a lot of machines. Running a construction business is really not easy, and the constraints are there. There are different types of machines used for constructions. There are excavators, loaders, and backhoes. Backhoes are versatile machines.

What makes them versatile?

Backhoes can be attached to a number of attachments to perform various workloads. Backhoes have two tools normally being used. There is a backhoe bucket in front for pushing and material pickups, and a digger in the rear of it. Do you know that backhoes are more powerful compared with excavators but cost less? This article will be dealing with the things that we have to consider before Backhoe Rental for construction purposes.

Renting Backhoes

If the time constraint is not that long, and the contract is just short term, instead of buying equipment, contractors and construction companies normally rent backhoes. Here are some of the specifications of Backhoe Rental. How deep is the dig? That is the first question that the contractors have to bear in mind.

It is for a fact that full size backhoes can take a dig of up to sixteen (16) feet. If say for example, the dig will be less than ten (10) feet, you better get a mini or compact backhoe. It is cheaper compared with the full size backhoes. Compact backhoes are easier to transport, can be maneuvered anywhere, aside from the fact that it is less expensive. The workload should be determined first before renting one since it is very important to get the most appropriate tool for the job.

Check the lift height of the backhoe. If you will be using the bucket attachment for loading your dump truck most of the time, you have to make sure that the average lift of the backhoe will reach the height of the truck. The backhoe loader or bucket should have an adequate lift for efficient loading.

At the same time, choose attachments that you will frequently use to make the most out of your rental. Take note that the backhoe attachments can be changed. There are grinders, crushers, or other attachments aside from the bucket and he digger in front and on the rear of the backhoe. The flexibility and the versatility is dependent on the use of the attachments and the wise choice of these attachments.

Remember that the choice of tires will also be considered for backhoe efficiency. Of course the tires will be dependent on the path and type of soil where the backhoe will be running. If your job will be for dirt, use firm grip tires, but if it is for asphalt use, you have to get those rubber-padded ones.

At the same time, a four-wheel steering system is essential for all types of maneuvers and driving in a crowded workplace. Bearing in mind there considerations will help us decide which equipment do we have to rent at the same time it will lead us to a wise decision of Backhoe Rental the most versatile and the most appropriate machine based on the workload and the environment where it will be used.

Thousands of successful companies depend on the accurate recording, updating and tracking of their data on a minute-to-minute basis. Employees use this data to complete accounting reports, calculate sales estimates and invoice customers. The workers access this data through a computerized database. A proven method to manage the relationships between the various database elements is the use of a relational database management system.

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Data Access
Modern relational database management system programs use a programming language known as structured query language to access, update and delete data within its tables. These programs, including Microsoft’s SQL Server and the open-source MySQL systems, allow outside programs to access its data via SQL queries. For instance, a web site can display product data, including photos, prices and descriptions, when the web server software connects to the data contained in the relational database management system.

Data Relationships
One of the most important aspects of an relational database management system program is how it allows different data tables to relate to each other. When a database contains a table with employee data on its sales staff and another with data on its product sales, the relational database management system can manage the relationship between the two tables. This relationship can help management determine which salesperson has the highest sales totals and which product that salesperson is selling the most.

Data Updates
A fully-functional relational database management system allows users to enter new information, update current records and delete outdated data. As an example, when a salesperson sells 1,000 units, that person will enter the transaction information into the relational database management system. The data can include the salesperson’s name, the customer information, the product sold and the quantity sold. The relational database management system enters a new record in the customer table, updates the salesperson’s record and subtracts 1,000 units from the inventory record.

Data Searches
The relational database management system also ensures that a company can build and maintain its data over the system’s lifetime. The various tables in the relational database management system allow users to search through the system using any available criteria. Customers can search a product table by name, brand, price, color or any other feature. The system stores data in a predictable, sequential format, enabling users to look up previous records with relative ease.

KEGOZ GROUP is a trusted Infrastructure Management Services provider, We offer Database Management Services to complete the overall maintenance of your infrastructure. Now, your internal IT team can focus on applications which drive your business, while we provide a stable and scalable infrastructure. Our team proactively monitors and manages simple to complex databases, and collaborates with you for tuning and optimization.

Customers can subscribe to our managed database service and receive comprehensive support for all aspects of the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of the database software, including clustering and replication. We offer our DBA services either through ad hoc project basis with no account management fees or fixed recurring monthly support model based on your requirements.

A new look brings the beauty and attraction, and with this article we intend to show you there’s still plenty of time to redecorate, fix, or spruce up your rental property. Renovations can be intimidating, however, as they can take a toll on your time and put a dent on your budget. Luckily, there are some simple, less-expensive ways to make positive changes to your property with Kegoz Group to keep your guests happy and boost your revenue.

Here are five ideas for you to try;

1. Start small

Gutting the floor and re-tiling the bathroom can give your rental a facelift, but these projects come with a hefty price tag. Before you take on expensive, time-consuming projects, contact Kegoz Group; we inspect your property to determine what can be fixed or repaired. If you do want to replace a few things, choose the little things that can make a big difference.

Give your bathroom a new look by replacing old sink fixtures or bring new life to your kitchen by fixing or repainting cabinets. Whether you need to fix something that’s not working or want to change the look and feel of a room, Kegoz Group will do your budget a favor and find opportunities to repair before you replace.

2. Boost your curb appeal

Whether you have long-term renters or are looking for new tenants, a little landscaping work can go a long way. The exterior is the first thing your tenants see when they drive up, so spend some time on some easy but impactful projects. Plant seasonal flowers or perennials, or get creative and build planters with items you already have, like wine crates or barrels.

Another simple, inexpensive option is to build a walkway using stepping stones, gravel or mulch. Step stones require minimal digging and are cost effective since you don’t need as many to cover a stretch of your lawn. No matter what materials you use, this is a project you can knock out over the weekend because Kegoz Group provides timely services.

3. Upgrade your windows

Your windows can improve the exterior look of your rental and can also influence your tenant’s interior experience. Whether you want to keep pesky bugs out, reduce sun and glare or increase privacy, window modifications can give your rental an upgraded look and feel. If you’re not sure which type of window screens you need, use Kegoz Group.

Our carefully selected and committed team of Directors, Architects, Managers, Designers and Installers has combined experience to satisfy not only the pinnacle of Nigerian, European designs and technology but to provide luxurious modern fitted designs in unlimited Beauty, Quality, Inspiring Colors, to bring fantastic imaginations into your space at an affordable price.

4. Add some color

A fresh coat of paint can liven up any room, and the best part is, the possibilities are endless! You can simply touch up the walls with the current color, or pick out a brand new shade. Just keep in mind, if you change the color, you may also want to change the decor or furniture to match.

You may not want to paint every room, but you can prioritize the ones that need some retouching. If you plan to paint multiple rooms, tackle one room at a time to reduce your costs and make the task less intimidating.

5. Let there be light

Your light fixtures may not be the highest priority on your rental upgrade list, but new light fixtures can change the vibe of the whole place. Whether you’re going for vintage or new age, Kegoz Group can light up your home real good.

If you’re electrically-savvy, you can install light fixtures yourself. If you’d prefer to hire a professional, pick Kegoz Group, beside obtaining the best results out of the given task at hand; your safety is also a priority as we check out for potential dangers in the electrical units and so on. Light fixtures are little accents that can make a big difference for new or current tenants.

What upgrades are you making to your rental property ? Whether you’re hiring a contractor or doing it yourself, we want to hear from you! Let us know about your renovation projects by contacting us.

At kegoz Group, our  poultry farm operations is one of the best managed commercial replacement pullet rearing and egg laying operations in Nigeria with modern technology and equipment. Managed by staff who are regularly exposed to world class training and retraining both locally and internationally.

Our farm has an installed capacity for thousands of egg layers which are replaced annually producing thousands of eggs that are sold.

However, if you conduct your business carefully, chances are that it will grow fast as we are totally ready to help you out. The demand for poultry products is increasing by each day.

So, there is a lot of scope for fast growth of your poultry farm despite a tough competition provided you follow some basics of the business. Your return on investment will be quick.

Wondering how to start a chicken farm? Here are some awesome guidelines for you. Follow these rules for a successful poultry business.

1. Choose Your Poultry Sector

Poultry farming is a wide industry. Basically, there are two types of the farming you can choose from – broilers and layers. Broilers are chicken that you raise for meat. Layers are chicken that you raise for eggs. Then, there is the business of incubating eggs and raising chicks.

Usually chicken farming business operates in multiple sectors. So, decide if you want to operate in all sectors or you want to restrict your business to just one or two sectors of your choice specially in the beginning.

Following are the niches you can choose from;

Meat production (Broilers breeding)

Egg production (Layers breeding)

Poultry feed production

Chicken breeding (Hatchery)

Egg and meat processing

• Choose The Type Of Bird

Poultry farm owners rear many types of birds. Your small poultry farm may start by focusing on two to three birds and then include more birds later as the business grows. Mostly, poultry farms raise birds such as domestic fowl or chicken as broilers and layers, duck, goose, quail, guinea fowl, turkey, pigeon, and peacock.

You should also determine whether to rear broilers or layers. This is basically the choice to start farming for meat production or egg production.

• Set Farm Location

You should think of setting your poultry farm at the most appropriate location. It is important that the location has all the necessary facilities. Try to build your poultry farm a little away from the town so that you can have the land and labor at a cheaper cost.

However, setting up the farm too far away from the nearest town will be a mistake. Remember that you need to approach a town more often to target your consumers Moreover, a location too away from city may cost you more on transportation.

• Get Financial Help

You may not be having much money at hand when starting your own farm. But setting up a poultry farm needs sufficient funding. You will be buying a lot of equipment such as feeders, drinkers, perches, lighting system, incubators, heaters or brooders, and many more. Most importantly, you need a huge amount of funds to purchase land. You will put facilities to enhance your productivity.

Moreover, you require funds also to pay salaries of your staff/laborers. So, analyse your financial requirements. Then, apply for a bank loan or try some other sources of financing your farming business.

• Spread A Word For Your Farm

You meet many people on daily basis. Tell them about your plans to start your own poultry business. Start from talking to your friends and neighbors. Visit events related to poultry farming and try to make friends with as many people as you can. You may meet some of your potential clients. Make all of them aware of your farming plans and take their advice.

When you contact people and clients, present your business card to them. This is a professional way to introduce your business. The business card design must include your contact details like your phone number, fax number, and website address. They will keep your card and many of them will contact you whenever they need your poultry products. They will remember your poultry business whenever they will have a requirement.

• Hire Professionals

Many aspects of poultry farming are such that they should be handled only by experienced people who know the nuances very well. So, hire only professionals who have many years of experience in the farming. But farming is not labor intensive, if you can involve technology.

However, you will also need an administrative officer or manager to keep a close eye on your day to day affairs of the business. Hire a manager who can double as your account also to save cost on staffing.

• Put Your Business On The Web

Most of your potential clients search and shop poultry products online. If your clients are looking for poultry farms around a town, they will first use search engines to locate such businesses. If your farm is not on the web, you are missing on a plethora of business opportunities. Therefore, make it a point to have a dedicated website for your poultry business.

When users visit your poultry website, it should make a positive impact on them by its elements of colors, typeface, images, and relevant information. Create a website design that is easily navigational, loadable, and user-friendly.

• Market Your Farm Products

When starting your poultry business, one of the significant things to keep in mind is the aspect of marketing. Without having a marketing plan, it is hard to achieve your business goals. To market your products, make sure that you have properly analysed the demand and supply situation for your products in your niche market. Know your target consumer also to pinpoint consumer profile.

You should then adopt cheaper means of reaching to your consumers. For example, create and distribute flyers, which are one of the cheapest means of marketing your poultry products to masses. A creative flyer design will draw attention of the recipients immediately and many of them will think of buying your farm products.

Your poultry farm business can thrive if you take right steps from the beginning. Pick right poultry sector that you are interested in, choose the type of birds you want to rear, find a perfect location for your farm, get sufficient funds, hire a manager and staff, and market your products.

Warmer weather means that roadwork season is in full effect which means more and more work zones are popping up on our interstates, highways, and streets. It’s also the time of year when more people are on the road traveling greater distances to the beach, mountains and other vacation spots.

Road construction is a necessary evil. Over time roads can become dangerous or in disrepair which means to keep the roads safe construction is needed. The problem is the construction process brings with it the potential to endanger the workers and drivers.

A misplaced sign, fallen cone, loose debris, steep drop-offs, machinery blocking pathways, or poor lighting can make it difficult to safely navigate through the construction zone.

The two largest hazards in construction zones are the passing of motor vehicle traffic on the outside of the construction zone that collides with equipment or other vehicles and injury to workers during the movement of construction vehicles and equipment within the work zone.

Have a Plan.

Every road construction project should have a transportation management plan. The plan should consist of a temporary traffic control plan to protect workers by safely conducting traffic around or through the work zone. You should also have a traffic control plan for inside the work zone that manages the flow of heavy equipment, construction vehicles, and workers.

Properly Control Traffic.

The work zone should consist of an advanced warning area with warning signs alerting motorists of upcoming changes in driving conditions, a transition area using traffic control devices for lane closures and traffic pattern shifts, a buffer area, the work area and a termination area to allow traffic to resume back to normal and a sign indicating that the work zone has ended.

All traffic control devices whether it’s cones, barrels, barriers or signs should comply with the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) along with any state agency requirements.

Create Separate Work Areas

Road construction work zones are busy areas usually with several work activities taking place at the same time. To avoid accidents, use cones, barrels, and barriers to clearly delineate specific areas of the work zone such as material storage, areas where heavy equipment is being used, vehicle parking and safe areas for workers on foot to move about in.

Wear Proper Safety Equipment

Proper safety equipment should be worn by all personnel inside the work zone. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, steel-toed boots, highly visible clothing and, depending on the noise levels, hearing protection.
All PPE should meet or exceed the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) developed standards. All highly visible clothing whether it’s a vest, jacket or shirt should be bright fluorescent orange or lime/yellow and have visible reflective material especially if working at night and should meet ANSI Class 2 or 3 standards.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings

Regardless of what your job duties entail in the work zone, you should always be mindful of what’s going on around you. Avoid walking behind any vehicles that may be backing up or into the swing radius of heavy equipment.

Whenever possible, face traffic while inside the work zone or have a spotter available when your back is turned. Spotters should also be used to monitor the movement of vehicles and heavy equipment inside the work zone in addition to monitoring traffic to alert workers to any potential dangers.

Avoid Blind Spots

Vehicles and heavy equipment are constantly moving about inside the work zone including dump trucks, compactors, pavement planers, excavators, pavers, and rollers. Operators should ensure that all mirrors and visual aid devices are attached and operating properly including backup alarms and lights.

If you are on foot and working near these machines while in operation remember that the driver has a limited line of sight. Always stay in visual contact with the driver. A good rule of thumb to follow is that if you can’t see them then they probably don’t see you.

Have a Competent Person on Hand

A competent person should be onsite whenever work is being performed. Per OSHA, a competent person is someone “capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” A competent person is needed to conduct hazard assessments and regular inspections of the work site.

A competent person is also needed to select the appropriate class of PPE to be used by workers and to approve the appropriate types of traffic control devices. Workers should report any unsafe hazards or equipment to the competent person assigned to the work zone so they can be corrected immediately.

Start Each Workday with a Safety Meeting

In addition to ensuring that all personnel at the jobsite have the proper training required it is also a good idea to have a quick safety meeting before work begins. Since conditions can change greatly from day to day in the work zone workers should be briefed on the work activity scheduled each day and notified of all potential hazards. This is also a good time to ensure that all workers have and are wearing the proper PPE required for the work being done that day.

Have a Site Specific Safety Program

Every road construction project is different and each work zone has its own unique hazards and challenges so creating a safety program geared specifically for the site can go a long way in preventing accidents.

The site specific safety program include identifying all hazards and plans to control and mitigate them, schedules to routinely inspect all equipment and material, a plan for first aid and emergency medical care in the event of an accident and safety training schedules for all employees.

Stay Hydrated

Workers performing road construction are susceptible to overexertion and heat-related illnesses. Asphalt absorbs 95% of the sun’s rays and asphalt temperatures can easily be 30° F or higher than the surrounding air temperature.

Workers should drink plenty of water or liquids high in electrolytes like sports drinks or coconut water. Workers should also get out of the heat and sun as much as possible especially on extremely hot days to avoid heatstroke, dehydration and heat exhaustion.

A road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places that has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by foot or some form of conveyance, including a motor vehicle, cart, bicycle e.t.c.

Transportation in Nigeria is one of the decaying infrastructures that needs serious attention. This is especially true when it comes to the road transport. The poor state of roads in Nigeria hasn’t seen much change or improvement, if any, over the past few years despite government efforts and promises. This post highlights the major problems of road transportation in Nigeria.

KEGOZ GROUP offer unbeatable constructions services for affordable deals. There are a lot of advantages to having a good road system in our environment.

Good road reduced the occurrence of accident in the society.
Good roads makes an environment beautiful and clean.
Good road systems to a reasonable extent brings about longevity for our vehicles and a lot more …

At KEGOZ, we provide well analysed engineering solutions with practical evidence to a gamut of problems. As a way to continually deliver a solution-oriented service to the community through our clients, we have developed an array of well-trained and motivated professionals who push the horizon and discover new boundaries.

Modern roundabouts are becoming quite popular because of their proven ability to reduce not only the number of accidents at an intersection but also the severity of an accident when one occurs. In some areas it is difficult to drive for very long without encountering a roundabout.

A roundabout (also called a traffic circle, road circle, rotary, rotunda or island) is a type of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic is permitted to flow in one direction around a central island, and priority is typically given to traffic already in the junction.

Modern roundabouts observe various design rules to increase safety. Compared to stop signs, traffic signals, and earlier forms of roundabouts, modern roundabouts reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions greatly by reducing traffic speeds and minimizing T-bone and head-on collisions.
Variations on the basic concept include integration with tram and/or train lines, two-way flow, higher speeds and many others.

Roundabouts come in many sizes – from the easier-to-navigate single-lane versions to complex roundabouts featuring multiple lanes with five or more legs.

The Traversable Central Island

One type of roundabout design starting to gain traction in developed and safety concious states is the mini roundabout, which features a reduced diameter (50 to 90 feet) with a traversable central island, allowing buses and trucks to travel over the top of it. Passenger vehicles are expected to use the circular roadway around the central island.

Mini Roundabout – A Good Fit

A benefit of the mini roundabout is its smaller footprint and lower cost to construct, making it a good option for lower-speed, two-lane streets in urban and suburban settings. In most cases a mini roundabout can fit into the intersection’s existing right-of-way, eliminating the need to acquire additional property, which is common with larger roundabouts.

Drivers are also encouraged to reduce speed when approaching a mini roundabout through the use of advisory speed signs and narrower approach lanes.

Mini roundabouts are just one of the intersection tools available to help improve operations and safety in a community. With the benefits of their compact size, operational efficiency, safety, and traffic calming.

A mini roundabout’s center island can be designed flush or raised. Physical deterrents, such as raised pavement markers or rumble strips, are often added to flush central islands to encourage drivers of passenger vehicles to use the roundabout’s travel lanes and not the central island.