Nothing is more important than the physical safety and mental wellbeing of workers,” says Teresa Kee, vice president of health and safety, United Rentals. “Investing in safety enhances not only worker protection but also jobsite productivity, budgets and project timelines.”
United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, highlights equipment, access control, and jobsite safety solutions that help contractors protect their crews and worksites.
EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS FOR SAFETY
Equipment access management: Ignition keypad locks and RFID readers restrict equipment use to trained operators, improving accountability and reducing risks like rollovers or struck-by incidents. Cloud-based platforms manage operator credentials and access logs.
Temporary fencing and smart turnstiles: Temporary barriers clearly define jobsite perimeters and keep unauthorized personnel out. Smart turnstiles with badge access further secure entry points and track site access.
Ground protection mats: Access mats stabilize equipment and vehicles on muddy or uneven ground, minimizing tipping hazards and reducing trip risks caused by ruts.
Jobsite lighting: Portable LED lights and towable light towers improve visibility in low-light conditions, enhancing safety and craftsmanship. Storage containers with built-in lighting also improve safety during material retrieval.
Heating and cooling solutions: Portable evaporative coolers and heaters protect workers from extreme temperatures, reducing risks of heat exhaustion or frostbite. Fabric shelters offer climate-controlled break areas on large jobsites.
Trench safety systems: Trench shields, shoring, and sloping systems protect against trench collapses, one of construction’s most serious hazards. United Rentals provides engineered trench safety solutions compliant with OSHA standards.
Safety training and compliance: Team training and certifications are critical to safety operations. United Rentals offers a robust catalog of in-person, online, and blended learning options through United Academy, helping crews meet regulatory and site-specific safety requirements.
UNITED ACADEMY
United Academy is a comprehensive training and certification platform from United Rentals, designed to help companies build safer, more productive job sites. The training can be completed onsite at your location or one of hundreds of participating locations throughout U.S. and Canada. Offering a mix of online, in-person, and blended learning options, the program delivers expert-led courses that meet industry and regulatory standards across a wide range of safety and operator training topics. Contractors can save time and money by storing and maintaining training records and certifications through United Academy and easily access student Training Profiles using the wallet card and mobile app or a computer.
about the author
Christina Andrews is senior manager, content marketing, at United Rentals, Inc.., which has an integrated network of 1,591 rental locations in North America, 39 in Europe, 37 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 27,900 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. For more information on equipment solutions that support jobsite safety, visit www.unitedrentals.com.