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 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...
Keeping workers safe is the number-one job of foreman and managers, with completing the job on time and to spec being second. To help with this number-one job on the construction site, there are many different pieces of safety equipment your workers can and should be wearing. These include items such as reflective T-shirts, vests, safety boots, and hard hats. For anyone...
If you are looking for ways to add value to your home or to simply make it more enjoyable, there are many additions and remodeling project you can take on to make your dream home a reality. While these are some of the more common and simple projects you may work on with a homeowner it is still important to stay...
Knowing how to do your job properly isn’t the only thing you need to think about when you’re on the job site. You also need to ensure that you’re kept safe and comfortable, no matter what industry you hail from. But working around motorists poses an added level of danger compared to many other types of jobs. After all, you...
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more workers are struck and killed by construction equipment than by any other type of vehicle. The instances of these types of accidents can be greatly reduced by wearing hi-viz clothing. However, it's imperative to properly care for and then replace hi-viz clothing when it is no longer serviceable. The following guidelines...
If you are running out of space in your shop or job trailer to store all the separate personal protection equipment (PPE) items that you provide to your employees, then check out the all-in-one kit that fits into a nice compact package. The PIP GO-TO-WORK KIT will take up half of the space since a pair of gloves, a safety...
When it comes to transferring your organizations logo onto your safety apparel, it is important to know the best method for the type of fabric you intend to use. The two main methods are screen printing and heat-transfer. The two methods have different results, so it is important to do your research. HEAT TRANSFER Heat-transfer requires heat and pressure for...
Are you are running out of space in your shop or job trailer? Is it because you have to store all personal protection equipment (PPE) items that you provide to your employees separately? Then check out the all-in-one kit that fits into a nice compact package. The PIP GO-TO-WORK KIT will take up half of the space. A pair of...
Don’t want to remove those gloves? Then get yourself a pair of touchscreen gloves. Touchscreen gloves allow you to use touchscreen devices without removing your gloves. Conductive Fabric Touchscreen gloves are lined with conductive fabric to transfer electric waves from the human body to the electronic device. Keep in mind, the device you are using must have touchscreen capabilities, in...
Are you are running out of space in your shop or job trailer? Is it because you have to store all personal protection equipment (PPE) items that you provide to your employees separately? Then check out the all-in-one kit that fits into a nice compact package. The PIP GO-TO-WORK KIT will take up half of the space. A pair of...