CCS September 2024

Finding the Best Work Boots for Your Job

August 28, 2024

By Heath Hunter, Contributor Choosing the right work boots is crucial for safety, comfort, and productivity on the job. Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, or any other field that demands sturdy footwear, the right pair of work boots can make a significant difference. Here’s a guide to help you find the best work boots tailored…

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Tool Tethering: Keep Your Tools Secure When Working At Height

August 28, 2024

By Rick Pedley, Contributor When addressing the safety challenges of working at heights, much of the focus is on worker fall prevention and fall arrest systems. Another critical yet often overlooked aspect is protecting people on the ground from falling objects. While secondary safety systems like helmets or hard hats, nets, and designated drop zones…

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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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