ladders

The Right Extension

In 2008, the CPSC estimated that more than 500,000 people were injured while using a ladder or stepstool. In 2010, the estimate rose to...
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...

Achieving Star: Company recognized by OSHA for safety commitment

At Hypertherm, we believe our employees, who we refer to as our associates, are key to our success and that no associate should ever...

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

By Jeffrey Harmening As restrictions are being lifted across most states in the country and with warm weather upon us, it is important for truck...

After the Fall Event

Often, safety managers believe that their job is complete if they can keep their workers from contacting a lower level during a fall event...

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...

Accountability Matters

Contract workers are a common sight at many facilities. These workers often perform very specialized and potentially hazardous tasks, such as confined space entry...
Platform Inspection

Why Aerial Work Platform Inspections Matter

Aerial work platform inspections might not be exciting, but these routine tasks collect critical information that helps operators, mechanics, and fleet managers keep equipment...

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...

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...