From Strong & Speechless to Tough & Talkative: Breaking the Silence Around Suicide Prevention & Mental Health in Construction
By Colleen Gemmill, VP – Signs & Safety, D.E. Gemmill, Inc. We all know men and women in construction are tough in many ways. We also know there is a severe shortage in the industry. But did you know there is a virtually silent killer taking the lives of these strong men and women? I call this […]
Parking Lot Striping Cost: Complete Pricing Guide
Many property owners don’t think about maintaining their parking lot because they’re busy handling day-to-day operations. However, if you want to project an inviting and professional image for your business, you need to keep your lot marked and painted. New markings and fresh paint improve the appearance of a parking lot, help control the flow […]
Maintaining High-Vis Wear: How to Clean High-Vis Wear
When you’re on the job, you want to display professionalism with a clean, crisp look while also remaining safe and visible. Properly cleaning high-visibility (high-vis) wear is one of the most effective ways to look your best and stay safe. What Is High-Vis Material? High-visibility material is a bright, reflective fabric designed to make the […]
OSHA First Aid requirements
Accidents can happen anytime — what can you do to prepare your staff and business for minor or major injuries? First aid training is one of the best solutions for handling occupational injuries. You can provide appropriate care and consultation following various first aid guidelines. Implementing adequate medical training and solutions is a requirement by […]
Women in Construction: One Size Does Not Fit All
Over the last decade, a large number of women have joined the construction industry in a variety of roles from management and sales to on site work and operation of large equipment. Women continue to break boundaries and challenge misconceptions about women in the workforce. As the number of women working within the industry continues […]
Engineering & Estimating- Are you Missing the Hidden Line Striping?
Line striping is a unique professional service and many paving estimators and engineering designers often look at the percentage of cost to projects as minor or insignificant. For years this had been the case, pennies on the dollar of the total contract price. Over the past 15 years or so, times have been changing. Line […]
How to Report a Reckless Driver to PennDOT
While road rage is common, it’s not something to take lightly. One reckless driver can endanger everyone on the road around them, causing serious accidents and even fatalities. That’s why you must know how to report reckless driving to PennDOT when you see it. How to Report Reckless Driving in Pennsylvania Below are the steps […]
Differences Between Hard Hats and Construction Helmets
While investing in head protection is a no-brainer for construction companies, choosing the correct gear type can be challenging. There are two primary types of protective head equipment — hard hats and construction helmets. Though these terms are often used interchangeably, they have varying characteristics. This guide will highlight both equipment types and address their […]
A New Generation of Head Protection: Are Helmets Replacing Hard Hats?
A New Generation of Head Protection: Are Hard Hats Being Replaced with Helmets? A new generation of head protection is now available at D.E. Gemmill’s retail location in York, PA. For over 60 years, hard hats construction went hand and hand, but we are seeing more construction companies incorporating safety helmets into their safety protocols […]