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

A busy data center construction site with workers and machinery, highlighting the rapid expansion and potential safety concerns.
Safety

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 read
Flagstaff residents at a town hall meeting discussing a proposed sales tax increase for public safety services, with symbols of fire and EMS in the background.

Voters to decide on sales tax hike for public safety

Ben Foster · Jun 20
Illinois firefighters proudly stand with newly acquired safety equipment, symbolizing the positive impact of state funding on emergency response.

Illinois fire districts receive $6 million in state equipment grants

Ben Foster · Jun 5
A collapsed second-floor deck showing damage and exposed spray foam insulation, illustrating DIY renovation risks.

DIY spray foam risks second floor load paths nationwide

Rick Donovan · May 22
Vast Alaskan landscape with distant smoke plumes under an ominous sky, a ranger in the foreground symbolizing preparedness for the wildfire season.

Alaska prepares for 2026 wildfire season amid challenges

Ben Foster · May 3
Construction worker performing tasks at height with tools securely tethered, emphasizing workplace safety and the prevention of dropped objects.

Tool tethering market growth forecast to reach $1.2B by 2035

Falls from height, often involving dropped tools, accounted for 395 fatalities in the US in 2022, according to OSHA Data.

Ben Foster· Apr 25· 4 min
Elderly and disabled farmers safely and efficiently operating advanced, accessible farm machinery, showcasing the positive impact of universal design.

Universal Design Tools Boost Farming Safety and Accessibility

Fatalities in agriculture decreased by 15% in regions adopting universal design principles for equipment over the last three years, according to a USDA Report 2023 .

Ben Foster· Apr 23· 3 min