A practical approach to risk assessment is at the beginning of your work day asking yourself the following questions: What is the task you’ll be performing? What are the hazards associated with that task? Can you eliminate the hazards? If not, then can you protect yourself from the hazard? If
Electrocution continues to be the 4th leading cause of death among construction workers The reality is, most workers are unaware of many of the potential electrical hazards on the jobsite or disregard known hazards because following safety protocol is time consuming. However, most work-related electrocutions are preventable. Causes
Hilmerson's robust, construction-grade™ free-standing fence system was recently deployed in Savannah, GA and will provide security, noise reduction and privacy screening to contain the construction area and debris. Robust, straight, vertical and looking professional - no sandbags needed! The customer also took advantage of our versatile and modular systems and purchased 3 racks of our
Struck-by incidents are the 2nd leading cause of death among construction workers, and the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in the construction industry.[1] This week is National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents and a perfect opportunity for all of us in and out of the construction industry to re-assess our safety practices
At Hilmerson we are gearing up for the 25th annual Women in Construction (WIC) Week. Many Paths, One Mission This year's theme, 'Many Paths, One Mission', celebrates the different journeys women have taken toward the same goal: strengthening and amplifying the success of women in the construction industry. Why is WIC
Most of us in the construction industry have used the same style perimeter fencing for years and have come to expect it as the norm. Cheap, bending, falling over, messy sandbags. Have you ever wondered, "why do I keep using this $#!++% fence? Is there a better option?" What is the difference between
A loyal and repeat customer of Hilmerson, Madigan + Company, is Aspen Colorado's premiere property development team specializing in custom homes, hotels, and commercial buildings. Hilmerson provided robust security fencing to protect a 5,000 SF remodel in the heart of Aspen that included 5' x 12' high robust fence panels with weighted bases (no
The Danger of Working From Heights For contractors, providing a workplace free of danger while working at height is a big responsibility, especially since we know falls continue to be construction’s leading cause of death. OSHA requires fall protection provided at elevations of six feet in the construction industry to prevent workers from falling
Commercial Construction Industry Embracing Sustainability I’ve long believed it’s our responsibility to protect our planet. It is exciting to see the commercial construction industry’s willingness to embrace sustainability, often through LEED-certified projects. Hilmerson Safety® is proud to have deployed Modular Jib Systems or “sky hooks” as well as our safety rail system and cart
Back when I visited construction job sites around the country as a safety consultant, it drove me crazy to see 2 x 4s used for safety guardrails, then tossed into landfills. That’s our environment going to waste! While most commercial construction companies now try to be more protective of our natural resources, it’s still