Milwaukee® continues its dedication to professional users across various trades with the expansion of the Diamond Blade and Cup Wheel portfolio. These blades and cups deliver advanced cutting speed, lifespan, and precision, providing powerful solutions for tasks ranging from general-purpose masonry & concrete cutting to specialized applications like porcelain, mortar removal, and asphalt cutting. DIAMOND…
Read More >>Changes align construction industry with general industry standards The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, improving protections from hazardous conditions. The revision…
Read More >>Pedestrians walking by a construction site may be momentarily shaken by the noise generated from heavy equipment, but what about the construction workers themselves? For them, hearing hazards such as hazardous noise and chemicals that can damage hearing are frequent, and hearing loss is more common in noise-exposed construction workers compared to noise-exposed workers in…
Read More >>Survey underscores a gap in accessibility to digital safety technologies Twiceme Technology, a Swedish company dedicated to revolutionizing safety solutions, revealed the findings of its 2024 Construction Safety Survey. In the industrial market survey of 500 construction contractors and 390 safety managers/directors, the data revealed that while 79 percent of safety managers have digital systems to…
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Work boot lines built for durability, versatility, and protection across all industries and environments Red Wing Shoes, a global leader in purpose-built safety footwear, announces the launch of three new work boot lines —Draftsmith, Polar X and VersaPro—each engineered to meet the needs of today’s trade workforce. The three work boot product launches round out…
Read More >>The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has updated a key national voluntary consensus standard for construction and demolition sites, which are among the most hazardous work environments. The revised standard is helping to elevate World Standards Week, an event held Nov. 12-14 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to promote best practices in…
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PATLITE, a leader in innovative visual and audible signaling solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new GL10 Series, a leading-edge rugged, outdoor-rated flashing beacon designed specifically for use in challenging conditions such as construction and agricultural machinery. Engineered for exceptional performance, the GL10 Series ensures visibility and reliability, even in the harshest…
Read More >>Initiatives lead to significant reductions in fatal trench collapses, falls Fewer workers are dying from hazards where the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has focused its enforcement resources. Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses…
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Brasfield & Gorrie, one of the nation’s largest privately held construction firms, has transitioned to Type II safety hard hats. The general contractor’s top value and priority is the safety of its more than 4,000 employees, which makes improved head protection a natural choice. The STUDSON SHK-1 Full Brim Type II Safety Helmets is among…
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Construction sites pose numerous hazards that can lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), construction workplace fatalities increased to 1,092 in 2022, up from 1,015 in 2021. Highlighting the rise in workplace fatalities shows how urgent it is to improve safety measures. This information not only…
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