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Beat the Heat and Stay AliveContractor's Guide to Summer Safety

Do you have plans in place for summertime safety?

Learn the tips to avoid heat stress, sunburns and bug bites.

Construction work is a tough job. Add in the rising temperatures, exposure to outdoor hazards and fatigue and you've got a spiderweb of risks on your hand. Keeping workers safe ain't no easy feat. It's about time someone was in your corner. That's why we created your go-to resource for safety advice, news and tools to help you get through the dog days of summer. 

Ready to do this?

Step 1. Read, watch or listen to our collection of hot weather blogs, podcast and best practices!

Step 2. Spot any gaps in your safety program.

Step 3. Take the assessment (and get free stuff!)

 

Need help right away? Talk to a safety equipment specialist now! 

 

FREE Squids® 3102 Detachable Single Carabiner - 5lbs This month's giveaway is the Qwik Stik Zero from Sqwincher. Just take the assessment and we'll send it right out to you!

Don't Let Heat Stress Make You Boil Over

Learn the signs and symptoms of heat stress before a worker goes down for the count. Sqwincher shares tips on how to stay hydrated, stay cool and stay alive. Watch now!

Construction Site Safety Blog:

Crank up the heat. Crank up the safety.

Want real advice for the real work you do? We've got your back. This is your source for safety talk, best practices and advice to get you home safe.

Do you know your work-to-rest ratio?
Rest isn't for the weak. If you've got a lick of sense you know when it's hot outside, you need to take breaks or fall victim to the hot conditions. There's even a work-to-rest ratio if you want to get all scientific. Check out Ergodyne's toolbox talk on beating the heat. Read More
Ditch the Outdated Duds: Moisture-wicking FR Apparel is Hot
Flame-resistant safety apparel isn't just about protecting against fire. New technology's made it more comfortable and for good reason. Amaze your coworkers with features like 'hydrophilic' and other nerdy benefits of today's FR clothing. Read More
Whoever thought PPE could keep you cool?
Unless you plan on air-conditioning your outdoor site, you need to figure out a way to keep your workers cool and comfortable. Wouldn't it be great if someone told you how? Check out what Ergodyne has to say about it! Read More
Contractor Carl talks common hazards on the job site and points out the safety equipment you need to stay safe. Get your free, easy-to-understand illustrated guide today!.
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Dave & Bacon’s Safety Tales PODCAST

Don't think you're stuck following some bare minimum safety program. Listen in on Dave & Bacon's Safety Tales as they talk taking safety to the next level. They'll offer tips, tricks and stories that remind you to screw someone else's baseline when it comes to safety.

Bacon's Safety Tips for Summertime:

A pig’s perspective on safety.

Our mascot, Bacon, offers quick safety solutions you can use to solve your biggest summertime hazards. 

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Keep Your Jobsite Pest Free!

Do you spend more time swatting away mosquitos on your jobsite than you do performing your actual job? If so, you need to know how to battle the bugs. But first, you need to know what you're up against. Bacon The Pig, our safety mascot, is here to make sure you know how to keep pests and insects away from your worksite. ... READ MORE

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First Aid Supplies for Workers

Bacon takes no bull. Check out his 3 reasons why there's never an excuse for not having the right first aid equipment — no matter where your day takes you.  ... READ MORE

Keep cool on the job so you don't get fried!

- Bacon the Pig
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CONTRACTOR APPROVED SUMMER PRODUCTS

Bonus material! Check out our contractor approved product line and some demonstrations on the safety equipment you rely on every day! Or, if you’re ready to take the assessment now just head on down to the bottom of the page. 

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Ergodyne Water Bottle Holder

Tired of water bottles rolling out of reach, leaving you thirsty and bystanders in danger? Tether it! Check out this Squids® bottle holder, perfect for water bottles, spray bottles or anything you need to at arms length!

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TurboLite™ T-BAK™ EXTREME

Sqwincher Quik Stik Zero

Electrolytes are one of the best ways to get through the hot, summer months without dying of heat exhaustion. With Qwik Stik Zero, you can get a dose of hydration in seconds.

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Rollgliss R550 Rescue and Descent Device

Miracool® Terry Hard Hat Liner

It's hot. It's humid. and that hard hat feels like it's 100°. Stop the drippy, icky sweat before it stops you. Sweatbands, keeping us cool and comfortable since 1982!

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VERI5000 ANCHORAGE VERIFICATION

Coretex Outdoor Protection Kit

That bandage and dump bottle doesn't cut it anymore. Want a first aid kit you can rely on, wherever you are? Whether you're outside or on the road, this refillable kit from CoreTex has you covered!

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