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Safety Equipment - Other
Swedish Company MIPS Develops Safer Hard Hat
Mips
MIPS technology protects against brain injuries caused by rotational impact.
January 8, 2021
MIPS helmet technology
Personal Protection Equipment
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Construction Gloves
Finding the right glove for the job is as important as matching any other tool of the trade to the task at hand.
November 23, 2020
Professional-grade work gloves make the job more comfortable and protect your hands to keep you safer on the jobsite.
Personal Protection Equipment
How to Keep Workers Safe and Stay in Compliance with PPE
John Meola, safety manager, Timmons Group, shares the latest on personal protective equipment (PPE) on the construction jobsite, and how to ensure workers use it.
May 15, 2020
Construction safety hard hats
Safety Equipment - Other
More Advanced Technology is Coming to the Construction Jobsite
Caterpillar - Cat
December 9, 2019
High-tech hardhats and work boots are just two examples of advanced technology for personal protection equipment.
Construction Safety
Which Asphalt Boot Should You Buy?
From comfort and durability down to the proper sole, choosing the right asphalt boot is key to a good day on the job
June 25, 2019
You never notice a good boot, but a bad one will always ruin your day. Here are some things to look for in a good asphalt boot.
Construction Safety
The Safety Hazard 22 Million Workers Are Exposed to Every Year
Because noise is so prevalent on a construction jobsite, it's easy to neglect the risks that come with exposure
June 19, 2019
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Construction Safety
OSHA Silica Final Rule: A Manufacturer’s Perspective
This article isn’t intended to make a stand for or against the ruling, but to make a case for moving forward and working together with the ruling.
June 13, 2016
The recently introduced MS 360 masonry saw is also equipped with a water system. Its patented water containment system keeps water, slurry and debris controlled; resulting in a nearly dry block or brick for faster utilization.
Construction Safety
New Technologies that Protect Construction Workers
Manufacturers are developing new equipment and technologies that help contractors keep their workers safe
June 13, 2016
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Construction Safety
How Construction Contractors Can Fight Hearing Loss
Left untreated, hearing loss can reduce earnings by as much as $30,000 a year and lead to unemployment
February 10, 2016
Construction Safety
Cold Weather Dress Tips for Outdoor Construction Workers
Timmons Group
If you truly expect to protect your people, you need to be taking a much wider perspective than simply buying heavier winter coats.
December 9, 2015
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Personal Protection Equipment
New Wearable Technology Protects Workers from Being Struck by Equipment
SiteZone Proximity Warning System uses RFID transponders workers can wear to warn operators when people on the ground are too close for safety
October 21, 2015
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Lighting, Alarms
Shedding A New Light on Road Construction Project
Granite Construction uses hard hat lights to increase worker safety on nighttime road work.
August 20, 2014
Trucks enter the lane in-between cones directly from the moving lane of traffic, making worker visibility critical.
Construction Safety
Why Safety Programs Fail to Deliver
Timmons Group
The truth is there are a lot of moving parts to a well-designed program and the components all need to mesh.
July 8, 2014
Invest in quality personal protective equipment (PPE), then teach your crews how to use it, how to care for it and to be conscientious about it.
Construction Safety
Basic Health and Safety Workplace Expectations for Construction Employers
With so many rules and regulations to follow it can be easy to forget the basic standard you are expected to provide for your employees
May 27, 2014
Construction employers are required to provide hard hats, high visibility jackets and any other essential uniform that is there as a means to keep the staff safe.
Construction Safety
Understanding Head Protection for Safety
Know how to choose the correct hard hat for specific worksite hazards
July 11, 2013
For your safety, always replace a hard hat at the first sign of weakening condition and, most importantly, whenever it sustains an impact, regardless of whether there are any visual signs of damage.
Construction Safety
Save Your Breath: Take Silicosis Risk Seriously
Protecting construction workers' lungs from airborne silica dust is not difficult, but you have to start by taking the risk seriously
August 15, 2012
Steps should be taken to reduce exposure to silica dust, which could lead to lung damage and related health issues in future.
Construction Safety
Flagger Safety for Road Crews
Safety guidelines to ensure safe control of traffic and safe working conditions for flagmen.
October 10, 2011
To tell traffic to proceed the flagger shall face traffic with the SLOW sign paddle held in a stationary position with the arm extended horizontally away from the body. Motion in an upward curling motion with the free hand.
Construction Safety
Keep Feet Safe on the Construction Jobsite
Online safety columnist Michael Rich offers helpful tips for choosing footwear for the jobsite.
July 1, 2011
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