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
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
With boots on the ground, hanging with the hard working men and women in the field and providing solutions to common problems found on construction sites. Hilmerson Safety® assisted industry leader Mortenson with deploying two 3M DBI-SALA® FlexiGuard™ M100 Modular Jib Systems or "sky hooks" at Climate Pledge Arena. Mortenson was looking for a
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still celebrating and so is Hilmerson Safety®! In preparation for one of the biggest days in sports, Super Bowl LV, Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Scaffold Services supplied a significant amount of the Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ for leading edge protection. They chose the Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ for its ability to
Slab/Stair Grabber The Hilmerson Safety® patent pending Slab/Stair Grabber solution is perfect for installing leading edge fall protection on concrete slabs and for securing handrail on stairs. This specially designed Slab/Stair Grabber includes an anti-slip grip pad, swivel design, a quick-adjust handle, and is compliant with all applicable OSHA
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 expansion of Hays County Jail adds 121,600 square-feet of space, connected to the original facilities, with 192 added inmate beds and support spaces. Turner put our rooftop safety railing around mechanical equipment located within 6’ from a leading edge. General Contractor: Turner Construction Company Hilmerson Products Deployed: Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ “I strongly recommend