Guidelines for Helmet Selection

Choosing the right helmet can be a daunting task. Helmets differ in style, price point, compliance with standards, and manufacturer’s claims of improved protection.  Selecting...

Trench Safety Comes First

Trench Safety Month is scheduled for June of 2024, and in preparation National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is spreading the word of best safety...

Facing the Pressure

As I think back to my days working on construction sites, I am reminded of the significant number of people involved in these projects....

The Future of Fire Safety

BEEP, BEEP, BEEP. “We are currently conducting a test of this building’s fire alarm system. You do not need to exit the building. In the...

Tactile Expansion

Part of the proprietary product family of Mar-Bal, Inc. since 2018, Detectable Warning Systems™ (DWS) has been providing quality ADA and DOT compliant detectable...

Knowing the Risks

There are inherent risks in being a utility worker. To make sure those risks don’t become reality, utilities, and the contractors they hire, must...

Optimize Safety

In the commercial construction industry, accidents like slips, trips, and falls have increased by a small, but not insignificant, amount over the last couple...

AI Video Telematics

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. It has the second highest number of occupational deaths, and recent...

PPE Management

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is as vital in keeping construction workers safe at a jobsite as proper vehicle and equipment maintenance, but ensuring PPE...

Maneuverability Value

According to the National Safety Council, fatigued worker productivity costs USA employers between $1,200 and $3,100 every year. In the construction industry, which places...