Most of us keep a little distraction around the office – you know, a teeny radio or the iPod to break the silence and mix things up.

Not on the Scioto Mile work site. There are no radios, and no headphones – at least, not the recreational kinds. The ban is a safety provision.

The rule makes sense.  If you’ve ever NOT heard a police siren because of the car stereo, you know exactly what we’re talking about. It’s hard to hear equipment signals while getting a groove on.  While computer jocks don’t generally need to be aware of approaching equipment, bulldozers and forklifts buzz all over the Scioto Mile.

There’s still this nagging question: what about those crew members who wear headphones for ear-protection?  Hmmmmm . . .

Of course, Messer Construction has a rule for that. Project Executive (and resident brainiac) Jeff Ruschau explains, “The ability to hear the surrounding noises and safety equipment such as ‘back-up’ horns is necessary on a construction site . . . and hearing protection is required in those areas where there is excessive noise exposure even if on a temporary basis.” Or, he directed us to provision 00 80 01 of the safety program.

In other words, a little good judgment and finesse are required when it comes to harmonizing safety standards.

Good judgment and finesse are required when making musical harmony too.  We started collecting nominations for the Scioto Mile Soundtrack – tunes that can roll with the river. Our crew had a few ideas (check out the video); now we need yours! 

Rap, rock, Broadway? What songs come to mind on the Scioto Mile?

1. 

   Kenny Crothers on 02.26.2010

   Proud Mary….. you know rollin down the river

2. 

   Kenny Crothers on 02.26.2010

   by Tina Turner

3. 

   The McManii on 02.26.2010

   So many ideas! Here’s our team effort at a Downtown Columbus mixed tape:
   - “River Song” – Dennis Wilson
   - “Ride the River” – Eric Clapton & JJ Cale
   - “In the City” – The Eagles
   - “The River Runs” – John Cruz
   - “Mighty River” – Railroad Earth
   - “City of Blinding Lights” – U2
   - “Green River” – CCR
   - “Greasy Grass River” – The Black Crowes
   - “This Part of Town” – Widespread Panic
   - “Crystal River” – Tom Petty
   - “Paradise City” – Guns N Roses

4. 

   Rick Livingston on 03.10.2010

   How about the old fiddle tune, “Big Scioty”?

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