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

Vast Alaskan landscape with distant smoke plumes under an ominous sky, a ranger in the foreground symbolizing preparedness for the wildfire season.
Safety

Alaska prepares for 2026 wildfire season amid challenges

Approximately 17 wildfires have already ignited across Alaska this spring, most human-caused and preventable.

Ben Foster· May 3· 3 min read
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

Ben Foster · Apr 25
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

Ben Foster · Apr 23
Winchester firefighter holding new SCBA equipment, symbolizing improved safety and readiness thanks to a state grant.

Winchester Fire Department Receives State Grant for Safety Equipment

Ben Foster · Apr 11
Massachusetts firefighters in full gear inspecting new safety equipment, including thermal imaging cameras and turnout gear, inside a modern fire station, symbolizing enhanced readiness.

Massachusetts Awards $5 Million in State Grants to Fire Departments for Safety Equipment

Ben Foster · Apr 1
Massachusetts firefighter in full modern safety gear, standing confidently in front of a fire station, symbolizing enhanced protection from recent state grants.

Massachusetts Fire Departments Receive $5 Million in Safety Equipment Grants

Over 300 Massachusetts fire departments are receiving a total of $5 million in state grants to purchase essential safety equipment. This funding will enhance protection for first responders across the Commonwealth.

Ben Foster· Apr 1· 4 min
Farmers with and without mobility impairments operating advanced agricultural machinery, demonstrating enhanced safety and accessibility in modern farming.

New universal design tools boost agriculture safety and accessibility

For the first time, individuals with significant mobility impairments are operating complex agricultural machinery.

Ben Foster· Apr 23· 2 min