Dust collection matters

Done and Dusted

Dust collection matters In outer space, cosmic dust is widely present across the galaxy. Originally, it was an annoyance to astronomers—it obstructed the objects they...

Safety of Contingent Workers

What do a large Texas oil refinery and construction subcontractor have in common? Both may rely upon the use of contingent workers to expand...

Back to Basics

We’re not always sure what the jobsite has in store each day, but the statistics tell us that we can expect fall hazards. According...
Worker Dangling a Foot

Fall Protection FAQs: Three Things You Need to Know

As a construction professional, you’ve likely mastered the basics of fall protection since your first days on the job. Using the right equipment and...

Navigating the Blind Spot

Construction sites are usually teeming with a variety of vehicles, equipment, and workers. This means a lot of noise and activity. Over the years,...

A Smarter Approach to Emergency Response

Mobile Defender Model-S The latest federal reports, released in November of last year, indicated an overall reduction in the number of workplace injuries in the...

Focus on Fall Protection PPR

Understanding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards for fall protection, as well as identifying the risks...

The Real Cost of Falls: Why it pays to be safe

It’s time to face the facts—falls happen. Most serious work-related injuries and deaths commonly result from falls that can and should be prevented. In...

There's a Chill in the Air

The Weather Channel showcased the blizzard that struck North Dakota in early December. Near-zero visibility, drifted snow blocking roads, and snow plows fueled and...
emergency lighting

Hidden Emergency Lighting

While emergency lighting is critical to life safety and must function to code, no one wants to see the devices ruin the aesthetics of...