Winter has a way of making routine work more complicated. Surfaces that are usually solid become slick from rain, frost, or morning dew, and ladder work — which already carries risk — can feel less predictable this time of year. Even when you’re doing everything right, a ladder that shifts unexpectedly can lead to a close call or worse.
That’s why it’s worth paying extra attention to how ladders are set up during the winter months.
Cuts and punctures can sideline your crew fast. Learn how simple arm protection can keep your team safe and your projects moving.
On any job site, safe transport of tools, equipment, and materials is just as important as what happens inside the work zone. Too often, accidents happen because cargo wasn’t properly secured.
Many of us have relied on bungee cords and ratchet straps for years. They get the job done—most of the time. But as you know, they also come with their own risks: bungees can snap back with dangerous force, causing severe injury, and ratchets can loosen over time or crush cargo if over-tightened. That’s where newer options like the
TorkStrap come in.