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Articles and resources on safety practices and equipment for trades and DIY work.

Williams Safety & Rescue Completes Acquisition of Frandson Safety, Expanding Wyoming Operations

Williams Safety & Rescue has acquired Frandson Safety, expanding its operational footprint into Wyoming with new offices in Worland and Gillette. This strategic move integrates Frandson's established local presence with Williams' broader safety services, training, and technology for the Rocky Mountain region.

Rick Donovan· Oct 20· 3 min read

Data center boom raises construction safety concerns

Call-sheet records show 911 was called from the first Abilene Stargate site 14 times since December 2024.

Kyle Brenner· Jun 30· 3 min

Analysis & Trends

Choosing the Right PPE for Your Home Renovation: A Task-Based Guide

Kyle Brenner · Oct 24

Match Your Work Boots to Your Trade: A Hazard-by-Hazard Decision Framework

Rick Donovan · Oct 21

Matching the Gear to the Hazard: A Tradesperson's Guide to Specialized PPE

Kyle Brenner · Oct 14

5 Critical Safety Practices for Operating Common Power Saws

Rick Donovan · Oct 1

A Practical Guide to Smart Safety Tech and the Hazards They Prevent

Rick Donovan · Oct 7

How to Choose the Right Safety Eyewear for Any Job Site Hazard

Rick Donovan · Oct 3

Explainers

Standard, GFCI, or AFCI: How Each Residential Circuit Breaker Stops a Different Electrical Hazard

Kyle Brenner · Oct 31

How to Select, Inspect, Set Up, and Climb a Portable Ladder Safely

Rick Donovan · Oct 26

Storing Hazardous Workshop Chemicals: The Quantity Limits and Segregation Rules That Prevent Accidents

Kyle Brenner · Oct 27

Fall Arrest vs. Fall Restraint: The Three Components of a Personal Fall Arrest System and Why Prevention Comes First

Rick Donovan · Oct 22

Matching the Right Fire Extinguisher to the Fire: A Class-by-Class Guide with the PASS Method

Ben Foster · Oct 17

Grounding vs. Bonding: Two Separate Systems That Protect Your Home From Different Electrical Hazards

Ben Foster · Oct 14