Category: safety
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Nine Smart Uses for a Lock Box Beyond Storing Keys
Though most commonly used to store keys, lock boxes have other uses, too. They are much more than just a single-purpose device. These pocket-sized devices have become an increasingly innovative solution in a fast-moving world where security and convenience are crucial. Here are nine different but equally smart applications of this helpful device, each with advantages…
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The Role of Guard Rails in Industrial Safety Protocols
Can you significantly decrease workplace accidents and protect lives? The installation of appropriate guard rail systems stands as the most intelligent safety decision available to protect your facility. Falls and collisions stand out as the primary causes of workplace accidents and represent the most devastating incidents in industrial areas today. But here’s the thing… The…
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How the Right Chain Sling Can Save Your Operation
Regarding heavy lifting in construction, shipping, mining, and manufacturing, chain slings are not just tools—they’re lifelines. They bear the burden of heavy loads, secure materials, and keep your operation moving efficiently. However, not all slings are created equal, and choosing the wrong one can lead to costly damage, serious safety risks, and production delays. Understanding…
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Bollards: Unsung Heroes in the Realm of Traffic Safety
Across bustling cities and sleepy suburbs alike, urban planners and civil engineers continually strive for safer streets and more efficient traffic management. Amidst the myriad of tools and mechanisms that contribute to traffic control, there exists a simple yet profoundly effective solution: bollards. While often inconspicuous, these structures play a critical role in ensuring the…
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Designing a Kid-Friendly Home That Grows with Your Family
Let’s be honest—kids change everything. One minute you’re clearing space for a crib, and the next you’re trying to figure out where to stash art projects, backpacks, and snacks. If you’re planning a home for family life, it’s smart to think beyond the present. A home that’s built to grow with your kids can save…
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How to Load and Unload Heavy Equipment on a Trailer Safely
Transporting heavy equipment requires precision, planning, and attention to safety. Whether hauling construction machinery, farm equipment, or industrial tools, ensuring a secure and efficient loading and unloading process minimizes risks and prevents damage. Renting the right equipment trailer is only part of the equation—understanding proper loading techniques is essential to a successful transport. This article…
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Home Adaptation Grants: Making Your Home Safer as You Age
As you age, modifications to your home environment will help keep you safe while also increasing the enjoyment of living in your space. Home adaptation grants provide financial support to make essential home changes that improve safety and accessibility. The aging process should not be complicated by concerns over home safety. Grant programs support various…
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Construction Safety for Older Workers: How to Stay Injury-Free
Once the construction workforce grows older, employees deliver priceless expertise, a strong work ethic, and polished problem-solving talents at each site. However, construction’s physical demands may present significant, different hurdles whenever workers want to successfully avert injuries. Although certain people might explore other vocations or even assisted living options, many older employees still choose to…
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Construction Safety for Older Workers: How to Stay Injury-Free
Once the construction workforce grows older, employees deliver priceless expertise, a strong work ethic, and polished problem-solving talents at each site. However, construction’s physical demands may present significant, different hurdles whenever workers want to successfully avert injuries. Although certain people might explore other vocations or even assisted living options, many older employees still choose to…
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Safety campaign aims to stop MEWP overturns
IPAF has launched its 2025 safety campaign to help reduce injuries and fatalities across the powered access sector. At the recent IPAF Summit in Dublin, the title for this year’s campaign was revealed as Stop Overturns – Safety Starts on the Ground. Using data from its global Accident Reporting Portal, IPAF’s annual campaign aims to highlight an…