Maintain Cleanliness and Organization on Job-Sites The "Shine" 5S Lean Approach On your construction site, safety should always be a top priority. One method that has gained recognition for enhancing safety in construction is the 5S method. In this blog post, we will delve into the "Shine" step of the 5S method, which
Eliminate Obstacles and Hazards The "Setting" 5S Lean Approach Whether you are an architect, engineer, general contractor, or trade contractor adopting a lean approach can reduce waste and optimize productivity and ultimately improve operational results. But, you need to stop and continually evaluate your methods, talk with your teams and brainstorm where you
In the world of construction, safety is paramount. Ensuring the well-being of workers and trade contractors during the construction process requires innovative solutions that not only meet safety standards but also streamline processes and save valuable time and resources. At Hilmerson, we recognized the limitations of traditional 2x4 wood guardrails and sought to create
Reduce Waste and Optimize Productivity The Sorting 5S Lean Approach Successful contractors are constantly evaluating how they perform work to identify cost-saving measures. Yet, 70% of construction projects are over budget and delivered late*. How is your bottom line stacking up at the close of a project? Whether you are an architect, engineer,
23-story multi-tenant Class AA office tower. The 409,000-square-foot tower is located in the heart of Legacy West, a lush urban destination lined with retail, dining, residential, hotel and office spaces. Rendering sourced from Ryan Industry leader Ryan Companies believes in safety first for their workers and trade contractors and creating
Purchasing a Safety Rail System? - Here's 5 Features That Save Labor Time & Reduce Risk Safety people understand the need to "keep it simple". We don't want to see complicated systems on the job with lengthy installation instructions. To keep systems like safety rails error proof and injury proof they should be easily
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 off overhead platforms, elevated work stations
The company’s expanding portfolio of construction safety products is transforming how industry leaders do business Stair/Slab Grabber Hilmerson Safety is once again proving there are better ways to keep job sites safe, by announcing it has been granted a U.S. patent for its multi-use Stair/Slab Grabber. This is the eighth patent issued
Turner 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. Deploying a reusable guardrail system vs. standard wasteful 2x4’s guardrails saves time, money & project
Improving the Efficiency of Leading-Edge Safety Methods in Construction Mobile Guardrail Cart Patent The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Hilmerson Safety® U.S. Patent D959,085 S for its guardrail storage platform, the foundational mechanism of the Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ kit. Granted on July 26, 2022, the patent recognizes the invention of
