Leading Edge Fall Protection

Hilmerson: Free On-Site Safety Training and Support

At Hilmerson Safety, we know that safety is about more than just compliance—it’s about protecting people, reducing risks, and building a culture where everyone can do their best work without fear of injury. Founded with a passion for practical, effective safety solutions, Hilmerson Safety has been a trusted partner to the construction industry for 25

A Safe Solar Solution: How Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ Protects Workers During Solar Installations and Maintenance

As the push for renewable energy grows, solar panel installations on rooftops have become increasingly common. With this surge in demand, there is a growing need for enhanced safety measures to protect workers during both installation and maintenance procedures. The Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ offers a robust solution to these challenges, ensuring the safety

Navigating Active and Passive Fall Protection Systems in Construction

When it comes to safeguarding workers from falls in construction, choosing the right fall protection system can mean the difference between life and death. As safety professionals, we describe safety systems as either “active” or “passive” to identify the type and amount of interaction required by the worker. But what distinguishes active fall protection

By |2024-06-18T17:08:45+00:00April 12th, 2024|Leading Edge Fall Protection, News|

Mobile Cart vs Rack – Hilmerson Safety Rail System™

When it comes to guardrail system logistics and efficiency, two options from Hilmerson stand out: The Safety Rail Mobile Cart & Kit and The Safety Rail Rack & Kit. Each is designed with specific features to cater to different needs and environments on construction sites. In this blog, we will compare the characteristics of

By |2024-03-19T18:19:52+00:00January 17th, 2024|Leading Edge Fall Protection, Lean Construction, News|

OSHA Guardrail Requirements Broken Down

Recognizing potential fall risks is just one way of maintaining a safe workplace, and it's crucial to understand the OSHA guardrail requirements to guarantee compliance on your job site. When choosing a guardrail system for your job, it’s important to pick one that is OSHA-compliant. Hilmerson has created the Hilmerson Safety Rail System™

By |2024-03-19T18:29:58+00:00December 8th, 2023|Construction Safety, Leading Edge Fall Protection, News|

High-Rise and Roofing Construction Workers: 3 Ways to Eliminate Risk at Height

The construction industry is massive employing 8 million workers that build $2.1 trillion in structures annually.* However, the reward comes with risk. In 2021 there were 1,015 construction job related deaths with falls being the leading cause.* As an industry, it is our duty to lower the risk for our 8 million workers and

By |2024-03-19T18:29:59+00:00October 30th, 2023|Construction Safety, Leading Edge Fall Protection, News|

Safety Rail Systems: Get Faster and Error-Free Installs

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

By |2024-03-19T18:48:31+00:00May 12th, 2023|Leading Edge Fall Protection, Lean Construction, News|

Working From Height: 3 Ways to Engineer Out the Hazard

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

By |2024-03-19T18:49:48+00:00November 16th, 2022|Leading Edge Fall Protection, News|

Hilmerson Safety Is Granted a U.S. Patent For Its Multi-Use Stair/Slab Grabber

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

By |2024-03-19T19:18:08+00:00September 12th, 2022|Leading Edge Fall Protection, News, Press & Awards|