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The American Rental Association (ARA) recently announced the launch of the Prioritize Safety monthly video series focused on essential safety tips for the equipment and event rental industry. The goal of the program is to make learning rental specific topics quick, easy, and fun! Each video is no longer than […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), Mt. Vernon, IA, held their inaugural ASCC/TCA Safety Summit in Houston, TX, on November 12, 2021. The event brought together those responsible for safety in their companies for a day of information exchange. Safety […]
We tend to think of power tools as virtually indestructible extensions of ourselves. After all, the word power is right there in the name. While it’s true that a properly cared-for power tool should provide years of trouble-free service, the key phrase is “properly cared for.” Because, in truth, the […]
In anticipation of what the U.S. National Weather Service and U.K. Met Office predict to be the hottest summer on record, Kenzen, makers of smart PPE that monitors the heat health of workers in hot and humid conditions, announced a new rental program for its wearable devices. The Kenzen device […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched the ProjectSafety campaign. A company-wide initiative, it provides superior access to safety education and alternative installation techniques. It aims to help lower the staggering injury and ailment statistics associated within the construction industry. This workforce […]
Every day, we walk onto construction sites with one goal in mind: Get the job done safely. Doka – a world leader in formwork technology – plays a role in strengthening our industry’s safety culture and performance by developing safety solutions that support every single stage of the construction project. […]
Global occupational health and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella has announced its schedule of industry leading webinars for 2021. The schedule of free to attend, virtually accessible webinars covers Casella’s areas of core competency. These include workplace monitoring for dust, gas and vapour hazards, as well as instrumentation usage and […]
Recognizing your team for its accomplishments goes a long way. ASCC Safety Awards are an effective way to show your appreciation for a job well done. They also help you stand apart from your competition and reduce insurance costs as well. It’s an easy and quick process that can produce […]
Maybe some power tool users are tired of getting the third degree about using third-party replacement batteries. But they should consider that they might be headed for third-degree burns—or worse—if they keep it up. Battery safety is paramount for contractors and there is simply no adequate replacement for using the […]
OSHA estimates that more than 70 percent of hand and arm injuries could be prevented with the proper protective equipment. Lack of compliance is often the greatest challenge to workplace safety, and compliance increases when PPE is comfortable to wear. That means considering form and fit as well as function. […]
