It’s no secret to anyone that there is a lot of expensive equipment on a work site and unfortunately, unfenced properties can sometimes fall victim to property theft or vandalism. Heavy equipment is twice as likely to succumb to theft as natural disaster and five times likelier to be stolen than in an auto accident. So how do you prevent that happening on your work site? The safety of not only workers but also the equipment is very important, so here are a few tips on how to keep equipment safe from vandals and thieves.

Like all power tools, portable grinders can present safety concerns, including flying particles and electrical hazards. This procedure outlines requirements in the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) standards regarding abrasive wheels and tools (29 CFR 1926.303).

Winter in South Dakota can be a brutal season, especially for jobs, such as construction, that require people to be outside all of the time. Construction workers are exposed to all of the elements, whether it’s the sun beating down on them during summer, or the blizzard like conditions of winter. Each season presents its own type of elements that are important to take caution against, and winter is no different. It is crucial to stay safe in the winter, so here are a few tips for construction workers to keep in mind while out in the winter elements.

Rubber roofing material being installed.