8000 North – Skokie, IL – Hilmerson Safety Rail System™

W.E. O’Neil Construction wanted a robust, OSHA compliant guardrail system to protect workers and trade partners from falls from heights. They were looking for a simple, robust, construction-grade system™ that was easy to install, stack, store, ship and reuse on future projects.  Most importantly, the Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ supports W.E. O’Neil’s green and sustainable building practices that deliver these goals:

• Reduced operating costs
• Conservation of natural resources
• Optimized equipment life-cycle
• Enhanced occupant comfort and health
• Increased productivity
• Improved air and water quality
• Reduced waste

Previously W.E. O’Neil Construction was renting other steel guardrail systems or building their own 2×4 guardrail systems for leading edge fall protection. The option to purchase Hilmerson’s guardrail system was advantageous as they will bring the system in-house allowing them to reuse and re-rent for 15+ years. Thus, creating a new company revenue stream that saves time and money on the job site.

General Contractor: W.E. O’Neil Construction
Date: March 17, 2021 – Present
Hilmerson Products Deployed: 1,500 lf of Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ – 1500 lf of Carts, 10’ rail panels w/toeboards, weighted bases, heavy duty steel pallets and mobile dolly’s.
2×4’s Saved From Landfill: 6,000 lf