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Outlet Blank Cover For Construction

By |2024-03-19T18:15:16-05:00January 2nd, 2024|Electrical Safety, News|

Electrical hazards are common on construction sites and pose a significant risk, so it's important to take safety measures that protect workers and comply with OSHA regulations. That is why your construction site needs the Current Cover™ Blank Plate – a product designed to address common electrical dangers on construction sites. Ensuring Safety

Modular Barrier Fence System Offers Construction-Grade™ Versatility and Security

By |2024-03-19T18:21:40-05:00December 20th, 2023|Construction Fencing, Lean Construction, News|

Looking for the latest innovation in barrier fencing? Does your existing barrier fence system damage easily or leave gaps for outsider access points or footholds? Is it difficult to handle and transport? Are fencing attachments damaging your barriers? High-rise construction, renovation and remodeling, airport construction, and securing pedestrian traffic near construction all pose different

OSHA Guardrail Requirements Explained

By |2025-08-28T10:50:19-05:00December 8th, 2023|Construction Safety, Leading Edge Fall Protection, News|

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™ to

Scholarship Auction Benefits Women Entering the Construction Industry

By |2024-03-19T18:22:10-05:00December 1st, 2023|News, Women In Construction|

Looking for a fun way to purchase gifts for an important cause? Support Women entering the construction industry by participating in the NAWIC Scholarship Auction today thru Saturday night, December 2. NAWIC's recent focus has been to encourage women to enter the industry and become leaders in this truly fulfilling field. All the proceeds

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

By |2024-03-19T18:29:59-05:00October 30th, 2023|Construction Safety, Leading Edge Fall Protection, News|

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

Made In America.

By |2024-03-19T18:23:38-05:00October 12th, 2023|Lean Construction, News|

Progress, Innovation, Durability, Simplicity, Made in America... This is the backbone of Hilmerson’s product portfolio. At Hilmerson Safety, we take pride in being Made in America. Our President & CEO, Deb Hilmerson, sets the tone for our approach: “Many of our predecessors’ “bend” guardrail or fencing with profits in mind from the lens

“Sustaining” 5S Methodology in Construction

By |2024-03-19T18:24:02-05:00October 11th, 2023|Lean Construction, News|

Sustaining Excellence Implementing the 5S Method's Sustain Step on Job Sites Is your construction site getting bogged down by lack of safety, efficiency, and organization?  The 5S method's "Sustain" step emphasizes the importance of sustaining processes that work to keep operations flowing. At Hilmerson Safety, our products are created to help you achieve

How to Apply the 5S “Standardize” Method on Job Sites

By |2024-03-19T18:24:02-05:00October 3rd, 2023|Lean Construction, News|

Create and Maintain Standardized Processes on Your Job-Sites. The "Standardize" 5S Lean Approach Efficiency and organization are key factors in delivering successful construction projects. The 5S method, a renowned approach to workplace organization, provides valuable insights into achieving these goals. In this blog post, we will explore the "Standardize" step of the 5S

Construction Barrier Fence Protects Xcel Energy Street Project

By |2026-08-13T08:53:31-05:00September 25th, 2023|City Streets, Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™, Lean Construction, Projects By Type|

Q3 Contracting, a Primoris Company, is taking charge of traffic control as Xcel Energy embarks on manhole and duct line projects at the busy intersection of Robert and 5th in downtown St. Paul, MN. Given the high volume of pedestrians attempting to cross the street, it became evident that some would resort to hopping