Remote Control Welding Technologies Part II

In last month’s issue, remote control benefits and the technology available for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) were...
Height

Safety Factor: Working at Height

Duke LifePoint Hospital in Marquette, Michigan. For many contractors, whether general, electrical, HVAC, or mechanical, every now and then a project comes along and its...

Spreading on the Safe Side

The job of snow and ice management professionals is to create safe driving and walking conditions for others. However, in the process it can...

Cargo Securement

Moving materials and heavy equipment to and from a worksite is serious business and it pays to be knowledgeable and vigilant.  A LOADED QUESTION “Are we...

7 Summer Safety Tips

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such...
smoke vents

Critical Ventilation

The BILCO Company of New Haven, Connecticut, provided 93 smoke vents for the construction of a rocket manufacturing facility in Florida. Smoke vents are a...

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....
Isolite Inverter

Selecting the Right Inverter for Emergency Lighting Systems

New generation of pure sine wave inverters simplify installation, maintenance In the event of a building-wide power outage, electrical engineers and contractors have several options...

Cordless Lighting

Historically the lighting space had corded solutions that lacked the durability and versatility needed on the jobsite. Milwaukee Tool saw an opportunity in the...

Open Doors

Putting safety first opens many doors—especially when making decisions on purchasing large overhead doors for shops or equipment storage buildings. Key safety features save...