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My site boss put up a big tent for breaks, and it's weirdly nice.
It went up a while back. Now we sit down to eat instead of leaning on machines. What's break time like on your jobs?
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gibson.troy1h ago
Setting up a break tent is smart. We did that on a paving job last summer. Threw in some fold-out chairs and a big cooler. Crew actually sat down and talked. Breaks felt longer and better. Just remember to sweep it out daily or it gets messy fast.
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the_grace36m ago
Consider how a proper shade structure cuts down on heat stress too. Saw a crew using one of those pop-up canopies near a roofing job, and guys were actually drinking water instead of just rushing breaks. That little bit of real shade meant they worked safer all afternoon. Makes you wonder if more sites should budget for basic break cover as a safety item, not just a comfort thing.
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