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It's summer, and that means intense heat and humidity, along with heat-related illnesses. Keeping your crew hydrated, cool and functioning is vital to ensuring their well-being and productivity during this prime working season. OSHA has recently begun promoting a range of protective measures and...

Construction can be a very dangerous job, and working at heights just makes it more so. However, the developers at Werner have always been at the top of the industry, developing a range of safety features and ladder types to help make this part of the job safer. Here's a quick look at two of the...

When fire happens on a job site, it can be caused by any number of potential sources. An incorrectly-wired electrical circuit can cause a short. A rag used to mop up solvents can heat up and combust. Flammable materials can catch fire during a hot summer's day. A protestor can start a fire in your...

When you're working on a job site with limited power, extension cords are just a fact of life. But there are a number of ways you can use these tools effectively to keep your project rolling ahead while avoiding the problems that they can cause. Here are some tips to help improve the safety of your...

When you work in construction, job site security can make the difference between a profitable job and one that leaves you in the red. But many contractors have difficulties keeping tools, materials and assets secure while on the job. Here's a quick look at several job site tools that actually make...

When your crew's safety is on the line, do you have the appropriate fall protection equipment available to keep them from harm? What about meeting OSHA requirements for fall protection? Regulations state that all construction workers at a height above six feet must have fall protection equipment....

Do you have a crew you need to keep moving with a high-performance lifeline? In June our partner, Werner, announced their new Leading Edge option in its Max Patrol Leading Edge lifeline product line. This line has been recently released for sale to contractors and the general public. It's got...

Fire can be a devastating disaster to a family or business, with over 1.3 million occurring every year and costing over 3,300 people their lives. Fortunately, these numbers are actually relatively low because of fire codes and innovations that have been developed to slow the spread of fire through...

With falling being the top of the Fatal Four in construction, there's no doubt that fall protection should be a big part of your overall safety plan. But what approach should you take? The folks at Werner have developed a fall protection system that's designed specifically for the rigors of...

Some years ago, a new firefighter in a rural area responded to a house fire. Upon arriving, he put on his equipment and rushed into the structure to find a man in coveralls and a feed store cap dousing the fire with a garden hose. After chewing the guy out and sending him out of the building, he...