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When you spend a lot of time going up and down ladders, you know that the quality of the ladder in question can make a huge difference in terms of safety and productivity. Werner has developed their podium ladder with these aspects of the job in mind. But is the podium ladder really any better than...

When you're working on cleaning up the job site, OSHA's new dust collector regulations can make that process more complicated than before. Simply sweeping the floor may not get all the fine dust and dirt off of it, while using an air compressor will simply blow it around more. The regulations mean...

If you're getting ready to invest in a ladder for your home or business, you want to make sure you're making a good investment that will meet all your needs. But how do you determine which ladder is the right one for your needs? One popular option is a platform ladder, which provides you with a...

Though OSHA's new airborne silica regulations went into effect on September 23, a Labor Department memo dated three days prior stated that no penalties should be issued by compliance officers if employers were showing a good-faith effort to meet the regulations. Companies that did not appear to be...

Though there have been some delays and some debate about OSHA's implementation of the new Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard, the requirement goes into effect on October 23, 2017. With that being said, many construction firms find themselves with more questions about the requirements this new...

A lot of our customers have expressed concern about the new crystalline silica regulations that OSHA is putting into effect. What exactly is required and how can contractors meet the new regulations while remaining profitable? In this post, we'll discuss the new regulations and some of the...

Though many workers complain about the inconvenience of safety harnesses on the job site, an astounding 38.8% of construction fatalities are caused by falls. As increasing concerns over construction safety and additional accident analysis brings the public eye to job site safety, how can we...

When you're working on a job site, the use of extension cords to get power where you need it is almost a given. But which cord is the right one for the job and how can you ensure that it's being used safely on the job site? Electrocution and falls are two of construction's Fatal Four, accounting...

When it comes to running a construction site, there are a few things that can help keep things going smoothly. Good leadership, efficient material handling and effective organization. We've found five organizational tools that can help you keep your job site running smoothly and help you and your...

We've all heard the old saw, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Though there are many places where this is accurate to daily life, it's also very accurate in construction. We've all been on projects where something wasn't done right in the foundation that caused problems throughout...