Do’s & Don’ts from the Field: Would Your Jobsite Pass a Safety Inspection?

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By Deb Hilmerson After more than 30 years in the construction industry, much of that as an independent safety consultant, I have seen more than my share of safety problems. While we are all rightfully concerned about fatalities, it’s relevant to note the construction industry’s non-fatal injury rates are 71% higher than other industries.1 It’s no wonder that construction inspections comprise 60% of OSHA’s total inspections. If you’ve been dealing with the same safety concerns for a long time, it’s easy to convince yourself better options don’t exist. That may no longer be true, especially for some of the biggest … Read more

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New CPWR COVID-19 Exposure Control Planning Tool Available

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CPWR has developed multiple resources for the construction industry to help protect workers from COVID-19, prevent its spread and keep jobsites open. In addition to developing the COVID-19 Standards for U.S. Construction Sites in conjunction with NABTU this spring, the organization has created a Toolbox Talk, the COVID-19 Construction Clearinghouse, and recently launched a free online COVID-19 Exposure Control Planning Tool. This planning tool was developed in response to a need submitted by the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, a member of the Masonry r2p Partnership. This new tool also responds to recommendations from OSHA and NIOSH that … Read more

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Hilmerson Safety Awarded MN Company to Watch

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Women make an impact across Minnesota’s construction industry on jobsites and behind the scenes. These construction leaders were recognized at the Finance & Commerce inaugural Top Women in Construction awards, where Hilmerson Safety received the Top Women in Construction 2020: Companies to Watch award. Women are recognized in six categories for their innovative approaches to industry development, community involvement and business integrity. Finalists are named in the categories of industry leadership, outstanding tradesperson/craftswoman, outstanding project management/estimating, companies to watch, outstanding service to the profession and professional services.

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Faith Technologies Debuts Charged! Video Series

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Faith Technologies debuts its new video series focused on safety: Charged! The video series highlights the importance of safety in the construction industry and the ways the firm makes safety a top priority. As the winner of the Associated General Contractors of America – Willis Towers Watson 2020 Construction Safety Excellence Award, Faith Technologies is sharing its vision of safety and bringing the industry along on its journey to reach zero jobsite incidents. New videos will be rolled out throughout 2020 as a part of the Charged! series. To follow along with the Charged! video series, visit faithtechnologies.com/news/video-gallery.    

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Pure Safety Group Introduces Guardian Retractable Horizontal Lifeline

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Pure Safety Group introduces the Guardian Retractable Horizontal Lifeline. During a fall, the retractable HLL will deploy an extending metal energy absorber designed to reduce peak loads to anchorage structures. It can also be used as part of a fall restraint system, which prevents the worker from reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard. The main component of the HLL is a 60-foot galvanized cable horizontal lifeline, which is durable yet portable, and designed for temporary use. Other features include: Single-direction tensioner handle that prevents accidental releases Folds down to lay flat along the unit Secured by a magnet … Read more

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