Restoring Safety

Ladders and scaffolds have long been the go-to solutions for elevated work—they’re simple to transport and don’t cost much to purchase or rent. While...

The Benefits of IIPP: Is it a “Do it Yourself” Project?

One of the critical elements of a leading safety culture is the development and implementation of an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2/IIPP)....

Culture of Safety

JLG Industries offers a new whitepaper, "Adopting a Culture of Safety", which outlines six steps companies can take to create a safe, productive workplace....

A Lesson in Safety Leadership

Twenty-five years ago, Peter Vieveen was just a man in his garage, hoping that the idea he had spawned might lead to a more...

From Climbers to Contractors

For more than two centuries, workers, sportsmen, and rescuers have been challenging some of the world’s highest, steepest, and toughest rocks, ice flows, and...

Remote Control Welding Technologies, Part 1

Remote control welding technologies offer welding operators the ability make critical process changes and parameter adjustments at the weld joint versus at the power...

Germicidal LED

By Del Williams Construction professionals have a golden retrofitting opportunity as commercial facilities expand their precautions against viruses: an effective new type of “germicidal” LED...

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...

Rope Access

Rope access experts use ropes to safely and efficiently descend, ascend, and perform project tasks on otherwise unreachable jobsites. It’s become a common practice...
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Winning the Safety Race with Scissor Lifts Taking First

Whether young or old, short or tall, every employee has the right to be safe while performing tasks on the jobsite, and high-reach work...