Be Safe … Be Seen
BrimGuard™ and DripGuard™ offer affordable PPE solutions providing both HI-VIZ and ID while enhancing worker safety with a professional corporate image. The durable and...
Telehandler Manbasket
By Brian Hatch and Susan Doyle
Manbasket or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) is a name for different tools used to obtain the same outcome:...
Extreme Heat: Are You Prepared for Summer Work?
The approach of summer is a reminder to us all of the need to recognize, and act to prevent, the harmful effects of excessive...
20-Foot Working Radius
In a recent ACT article, John Schoppert discussed the most common OSHA citations under the new Crane & Derrick standard: Failure to ensure Signalperson...
Jobsite Injuries
In a recent analysis of Travelers’ workers’ compensation data over a 5-year period (2015-2019), we found that almost half—48%—of all construction workers’ compensation claims...
The Power of Illumination
The Halo Light™ is a patented 360-degree personal active safety system (PASS) from Illumagear that attaches to almost any hard hat and produces a...
Are You Ready for Compliance?
The United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Engineering Manual 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, 2014 version is out. Compliance with the EM...
Fuel Storage Insight
On urban infill construction projects and high-density residential builds, contractors face one particular hurdle that can affect safety, costs, and the project timeline: the...
The Heat Is On
According to reports by the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), almost half of heat-related deaths occur on a worker’s very first day on...
Stadium Builds
At stadiums across the country, first responders including police, fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) depend on reliable two-way radio communication when lives and...