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
At Hilmerson Safety®, we’ve spent decades in the construction industry on job sites. We know what it’s like to show up under pressure, manage risk in real-time, and make decisions that impact the safety and well-being of the people around you. Mental health in construction is a critical part of the safety equation. Construction
Reusable Fence Systems Create Long-Term Value for Contractors General contractors are increasingly bringing fencing in-house—not just to manage the install and removal process—but because it’s a smart financial decision. “Instead of giving the money to a rental company, they can bring it in-house, use it on their job site, and once they
Construction Safety Week is here again and we're reclaiming the hierarchy of fall protection. While the industry has made progress, there’s still a glaring truth we can’t ignore: when it comes to fall safety, we've lost site of how the hierarchy of fall protection is meant to work. “Falls are still the largest cause
Why In-House and American-Made Safety Solutions Matter More Than Ever Let’s be real - things are unpredictable out there. Contractors are navigating unpredictable pricing, material shortages, and ever-changing tariff regulations. For many, it's not just about staying on budget—it's about staying in business. “Small companies don’t have the financial backing or
Noncompliant Fall Protection Railing and Improvised Safety Barriers Continue to Kill Falls, slips, and trips accounted for 39.2 percent (421) of all construction fatalities. A recent ENR article exposes the harsh truth: noncompliant fall protection railing and improvised safety barriers continue to kill. From thin plywood covers to unstable 2x4s nailed together on-site, these