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The Shift in Safety Standards: Transitioning from Hard Hats to Safety Helmets in Industry

Construction Today

For years, hard hats have been a ubiquitous symbol of safety in industrial and construction environments. These helmets, typically made of rigid materials like high-density polyethylene, have been fundamental in protecting workers from overhead impacts. In 2023, the U.S.

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Safety Around Powerlines – Part II

FDR Safety

Overhead lines: On your own time, if you are going to be flying a kite, launching a sailboat, or using any tall farm equipment check to see if there are any overhead lines around you. All of these items are conductive and can easily cause you to become the easiest path to ground if they come in contact with an overhead line.

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Hilti Unveils Semi-Autonomous Overhead Drilling Robot, Called Jaibot

Construction Junkie

Hilti , known for its wide selection of power tools and fastening applications for the commercial construction industry, recently took a step outside the box when they announced the release of an exoskeleton to help relieve the bodily toll overhead work takes on workers. courtesy of Hilti.

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Safety Around Powerlines: Part I

FDR Safety

Overhead lines: One thing to pay attention to when you are at your jobsite is your location and proximity to overhead lines or utility poles. If you are operating tall equipment or removing trees that may be in contact with an overhead line you may become that easiest path to ground.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019.

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Renewable Energy, Renewed Safety

Construction Business Owner

Here are a few accidents that might cause you to think about your safety compliance if your construction company works with renewable energy: 2008 – A solar technician was electrocuted when the solar panel metal railings he was carrying came into contact with overhead utility lines.

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SAFTI FIRST Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications

BD+C

SAFTI FIRST Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/13/2023 - 07:54 SAFTI FIRST now offers laminated safety glass with SGCC Certifications. I am excited to share that we have successfully completed SGCC (Safety Glazing Certification Council) certification requirements.