Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including hard hats, fall arrest equipment, safety glasses, hearing protection and protective footwear, is the worker's first line of defense on every type of construction site. Selection criteria, fit testing and maintenance are as important as the equipment itself. This page offers the essential information residential builders and remodelers need to ensure that safety and production efficiency go hand-in-hand on every jobsite.
In this video, Tim Uhler breaks down his top five personal protective equipment (PPE) items that are essential for ensuring safety on the job site. More
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This high-tech helmet protects your noggin from falling objects but also functions as a video recorder, camera, and 3-D mapping device. More
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