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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 …
Continue ReadingA 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 …
Continue ReadingWhat Is FR Clothing? Your Guide to Flame-Resistant Clothing
Many nuances and requirements surround FR clothing. Do you need flame-resistant or flame-retardant clothing? Maybe your supervisor has told you that you’ll need to wear flame-resistant clothing at a new job you’re starting. Whatever the case, you suddenly have reason …
Continue ReadingHow to Practice Work Zone Safety
Traffic accidents are the biggest threat to workers in roadway work zones. In honor of Work Zone Awareness Week, which took place April 20-24, we’ve rounded up the most crucial safety measures and tips to keep workers and road users …
Continue Reading17 Summer Safety Tips for Construction: Keep Your Team Safe in the Heat
The blisteringly hot temperatures of summer are hard on all of us, but especially for those working in construction. In the mid-Atlantic regions of PA, DE, MD and NJ, the humidity can often rise to 90 percent, creating an even …
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