Construction

Safe, Effective Scissor Lift Operation

August 28, 2024

By Rachel Doornekamp, Contributor Found at many job sites, scissor lifts are popular across a wide variety of applications in the field of construction to allow for the safe and convenient movement of workers at height. While specifics may vary across manufacturers, there are instructions and best practices that are in place to allow for…

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The Roofing Industry and the Fight Against Heat Stress

August 28, 2024

By Henry Verdine, Contributor Extremely hot summers used to be a rare occurrence. Now, these intense heat waves are more commonplace throughout the world. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) found that the summer of 2023 was Earth’s hottest since global records began in 1880. The temperature increase means there must be an increase…

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Real Hot is Really Dangerous

August 28, 2024

By Robert Lahey, Contributor In the summertime while outdoor construction work is at its peak, increases in sunshine and temperature serve as stark reminders of the potential for various types of heat-related illness on the job. These risks are not only real, but really dangerous. Heat is a well-known and easily-recognized occupational hazard. It can…

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Electric Revolution: What’s Powering Your Job Site?

August 28, 2024

By Milwaukee Tool, Contributor Like many industries, construction is navigating an evolution from gas to electrical power. Overall demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to increase by more than 30% annually between now and 2030, according to the McKinsey & Company consultancy firm. While the power tool space has long-since transitioned to cordless technology with…

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Choosing Workwear Wisely

August 14, 2024

Workwear is about much more than pants, jackets and shoes. Purposefully-built workwear is actually a tool to help you work safely, feel comfortable and look more professional. (insert name and title) with Blåkläder LLC explains how innovative fabrics and technology are making workwear more functional, durable and sustainable: 1.    Why is it important to choose professional workwear? First…

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STUDSON Announces New Buckle-Free Chinstrap Helmets

August 12, 2024

Chinstrap offers better fit, improved performance, and more hygienic experience STUDSON, an above-the-neck safety innovator, introduced a new concept version of its SHK-1, the STUDSON by HighBar Type II safety helmet, featuring the buckle-free HighBar mono-chinstrap safety system. Initially developed for action sports athletes, the HighBar strap is designed to ensure a more proper and thus safer fit of…

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Protective Industrial Products, Inc. Introduces Freeze Shots for Relief in a Snap

August 8, 2024

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (“PIP®”), a global leader in personal protective equipment (PPE) including hand and arm protection, above-the-neck protection, workwear and footwear, proudly announces the launch of THORZT™ Freeze Shots, a groundbreaking hydration solution designed to keep professionals performing at their best, even in the most demanding environments. Crafted as part of the THORZT™…

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Malta Dynamics Joins International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)

July 31, 2024

Malta Dynamics, a recognized leader in fall protection solutions, is proud to announce its new involvement with the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA). As voting members sitting on the Standards Committees, Malta Dynamics is dedicated to driving standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and contributing to the advancement of safety measures across industries. The International…

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MSA Safety Announces Newest Industrial Head Protection Solution

July 26, 2024

MSA Safety, Inc., the global leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, announces its latest innovation in head protection, the V-Gard H2™Safety Helmet. As the newest head protection solution available within MSA Safety’s iconic V-Gard® head protection line, the V-Gard H2 Helmet brings together features of the world’s…

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ASSP Expands Alliances to Advance Worker Safety

July 17, 2024

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) recently signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with three safety organizations that will expand the Society’s efforts to advance worker safety and health. The Society extended an existing alliance with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and created new strategic partnerships with the International Safety Equipment…

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