Powder Coated vs Galvanized Safety Rails When you’re comparing powder coated vs galvanized safety rails, it’s important to understand how each one holds up in the field and how it performs once it hits a real jobsite. At a basic level, both systems are designed to meet fall protection requirements. You’ll see both used
Supporting the Maryland Key Bridge Construction Rebuild with Safety Rails The Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ is supporting the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, one of the most complex infrastructure projects underway in the United States. Aerial view of the Maryland Key Bridge Rebuild Courtesy of Fox 5 Washington DC
Hilmerson Safety® is thrilled to announce that Tutor Perini Building Corp. has chosen the reusable Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™ for perimeter protection at the upcoming NY Bus Terminal Project in Manhattan. With a budget of $10 billion, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is embarking on a significant project to replace
When it comes to data center construction, safety systems must perform at the same scale and reliability as the infrastructure itself. Mortenson, a nationally recognized general contractor, is developing a $1 billion, 700,000-square-foot Meta data center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Spanning multiple years from 2025 through 2027, the project requires data center construction safety
Understanding Active vs. Passive Fall Protection When it comes to jobsite safety, one of the biggest challenges is deciding between active vs. passive fall protection. Active systems require the worker to deploy and use the equipment — whether it’s a harness, lanyard, or restraint system. Passive fall protection systems protect everyone in the area
In Good Company - Hilmerson Among Minnesota's Best Women-Owned Businesses Hilmerson Safety® is proud to share that it has been named to Finance & Commerce’s In the Lead: Best Women-Owned Businesses for 2025. The recognition celebrates women-led companies that are shaping Minnesota’s business landscape through leadership, innovation and impact. To be named one of
Parapet clamps are one of the simplest and most effective ways to secure compliant guardrails on job sites with existing parapet walls. On many commercial job sites, fall protection at the roof edge presents a significant challenge. Weighted bases can get in the way of roofing work, and permanent guardrails aren’t always an option.
Hilmerson Safety® is proud to share that our President & CEO, Debra Hilmerson, has been recognized in Finance & Commerce’s third annual Empowering Women awards. The program shines a spotlight on Minnesota companies and leaders committed to supporting and elevating women in the workforce. Honorees are chosen by a panel of judges based on
“When can a parapet be used as a guardrail?” is a common and misunderstood question in leading-edge safety. A wall or parapet is a familiar sight on schools, hospitals, government buildings, and high-rises. They might look like protection at the roof edge, but most of the time, they’re not enough. Unless they meet OSHA’s
Smart, Simple, and Built to Move 70 lbs—So You Don’t Have To At Hilmerson Safety®, we’re always looking for ways to make your job site safer—and smarter. That’s why we designed the Guardrail Weighted Base Dolly: to help crews move our 70 lb non-penetrating weighted bases more easily, safely, and efficiently. As President