After dropping last fall, lumber prices are once again trending higher. Deb Hilmerson’s article in Construct America Magazine reveals strategies that will help protect your business against fluctuating lumber prices as well as material and labor shortages. “If you’re still using 2x4s for construction safety rails and leading-edge fall protection, and didn’t plan for
The contractor was hired to provide remediation services to a confidential client. The customer chose the robust Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™ to provide perimeter security protection for the project. They were also required to provide sound isolation to contain the noise during the construction process. Hilmerson Safety® partnered with Acoustiblok, A NASA “spinoff” Listed
Approximately 25 years ago, OSHA instituted the Subpart M Fall Protection Standard for construction workplaces implementing protection from falling objects, falls from tripping over holes, falling through holes, and protection while working around dangerous equipment. Employers were instructed to use fall protection systems such as guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems. As
Parapet Wall Mount Clamp The Hilmerson Safety® Parapet Wall Mount Clamp is another anchorage accessory for the Hilmerson Safety Rail System™. Looking for a safer attachment solution for guardrails on rooftops, parapet walls, retaining walls or leading edges? Our engineered and durable parapet wall mount clamp is the
Ridiculously high lumber prices and untrained skilled workers can be a direct hit to your bottom line. In this article for Construction Executive, Deb Hilmerson commented on these financial and safety obstacles, and offered her experienced insights so you can be better prepared the next time something like this happens. While you may be
Defying the notion that safety costs, rather than saves an organization money, Mortenson proves investing in simple, durable and reusable safety rail products increases efficiency, supports lean 5S methods, and PAYS! The Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ was designed and engineered with feedback from construction industry experts with lofty goals in mind: Reinvent the guardrail
The idea is simple but powerful. Every 10’ guardrail panel sold equals one tree planted. Since our product launched in 2018, the Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ has replaced over 360,000 linear feet of 2x4 lumber on construction sites around the country, supporting our customers' lean initiatives, sustainable building practices, and job site safety! In 2019,
Deb Hilmerson is a 30+ year construction industry veteran. As a respected safety consultant, Hilmerson routinely encountered safety guardrail issues and frustrated contractors. She spent 2-½ years talking with industry-leading contractors, foremen and tradespeople to determine what would keep the industry happy, OSHA happy and save lives. Her first product was the American-made Hilmerson
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
Guardrail Wall Mount Plate The Hilmerson Safety® Guardrail Wall Mount Plate is new accessory that allows for an additional anchorage option. Can’t or don’t want to mount to the top of your concrete surface? No problem, you can now easily mount on the side. This specially designed wall mount
