INDUSTRY NEWS and INFORMATION

Summer is a time for warmer weather and sunshine, but depending on where you live, summer thunderstorms can be almost daily issues. This is especially true in areas such as Florida and Louisiana. Although the rain can be a welcomed cooling factor on hot days it can really increase the risk for injury on road construction sites. Slick roadways along with...

Everyone seems to be in a rush these days, which we can clearly see on the roads around us. Heavy traffic poses plenty of risks, especially to people who work on roadsides. Keeping job sites free and clear of motorized traffic is not always possible, which can pose a real threat to those working on repairing roads, sewer lines, bridges, power...

Hundreds if not thousands of workers are injured every year while working on road and construction sites. Wearing reflective safety gear is imperative to keeping workers safe and there is no substitution when it comes to ensuring your workers are seen and safe while on the job site. This is especially true when working at night or in low-visibility conditions. Safety apparel is critical...

SafetyGear Online is proud to offer the diligent, hard-working men and women of the construction industry the best in high-quality safety clothing and safety vests by ML Kishigo, featuring both the dynamic Brilliant Series and the powerful Premium Black Series. When it comes to road construction, visibility is crucial to maintaining worker safety. In low light conditions such as cloudy days, fog...

SafetyGear Online is known for providing the best in top quality safety gear and apparel to the hard-working, dedicated professional men and women of the construction industry. When you are working on a road crew, or as part of a team of first responders, individual protection and visibility are vital to maintaining the safety of your environment. In low visibility...

Construction sites are by their very nature and set up a hazardous and dangerous workplace and it is important for workers as well as managers and foremen to keep the work site safe at all times. A safe environment allows workers to be safe, happy, and efficient in their jobs. There are many ways to make a construction site safe from educating...

With one in 10 of all construction workers being injured every year, a construction site is a dangerous place. Even though some accidents will happen, many can be prevented by training workers, maintaining equipment, and following safety protocols, like supplying high-vis workwear to the employees. Here are the leading causes of construction site accidents: Falls In 2012, almost 20 percent of deaths at building...

Construction work includes building roads, bridges, buildings, and public water lines. It also includes infrastructure repairs and building renovations. Here are seven interesting facts about construction workers in this billion dollar industry. Numbers The number of construction workers in the U.S. in 2015 was around 8 million, and that number varies from year to year depending on demand. For example, a...

It’s always important to make sure that workers are kept safe while on the job site. In addition, it’s critical to have a safety plan, and train employees on it. It’s also wise to regularly retrain employees on such a plan in order to ensure that they understand exactly what needs to be done in order to prevent any avoidable accidents. Looking...

Construction sites are dynamic, high-activity areas and have the potential to be dangerous places to work. In fact, construction work is considered one of the most dangerous professions. From the moment one steps on site, hazards are present. Tools, equipment, machinery, and materials are the standard on any site, and require care when working with and around to prevent accident and...