The IBC and OSHA Guardrail Requirements - Dakota Safety

The IBC and OSHA Guardrail Requirements

ConstructionAndrew Miller

The International Building Code (IBC) and OSHA have a lot in common. Do you know where their standards overlap? Are you in compliance?

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The IBC and OSHA Guardrail Requirements - Dakota Safety

The IBC and OSHA Guardrail Requirements

ConstructionAndrew Miller

The International Building Code (IBC) and OSHA have a lot in common. Do you know where their standards overlap? Are you in compliance?

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Making "Doors to Nowhere" Safe and Useful

Making "Doors to Nowhere" Safe and Useful

Active Fall ProtectionAndrew Miller
How to use a mezzanine door pallet gate to protect a "door to nowhere" situation on upper or mezzanine level while still allowing material to be passed through the opening.
Temporary Fall Protection: Your Industry’s Options - Dakota Safety

Temporary Fall Protection: Your Industry’s Options

ConstructAndrew Miller

We’ve talked about the importance of fall protection and some of the best product investments out there. However, only some of these products are recommended for permanent use. Why is that?

The answer is simple: the material and the design of the product determine whether it is better suited for long- or short-term use.

 

How Proptech is Rapidly Evolving (post) Pandemic

How Proptech is Rapidly Evolving (post) Pandemic

Construction TechnologyAndrew Miller
A changing landscape is emerging of how the human built environment is adjusting to new work requirements and safety is a high priority when dealing with the lasting effects of the recent pandemic.  New Proptech [property technology] like CASPR and AXIS are emerging that will change how buildings are designed and used in the future.
Construction Materials Price Increases - Why Building is Getting More Expensive

Construction Materials Price Increases - Why Building is Getting More Expensive

ConstructionAndrew Miller
Raw material used in construction is seeing dramatic price increases and steel is no exception.  Since fall protection guard rail systems are construction from cast steel, pipe and tubing, these increases  is having a significant impact on guard rail pricing.
Charity Donation Survey Results for 2021

Charity Donation Survey Results for 2021

Andrew Miller
To express our gratitude for the success we have had this past year, Dakota Safety contributed $100 to each of the charities we had in a recent ema...
How The Internet Of Things Is Revolutionizing The Construction Industry - Dakota Safety

How The Internet Of Things Is Revolutionizing The Construction Industry

Construction TechnologyTeam Safety
The Internet of Things has become far more accessible as the internet has become more available to people. The cost of connecting is decreasing, and many devices now have Wi-Fi capabilities and sensors built right into them.
Green Building - Sustainability is changing our world - Dakota Safety

Green Building - Sustainability is changing our world

ConstructionAndrew Miller
“Green” building practices developed out of this worldwide desire to put aside harmful practices and create a sustainable building model. Nearly every country currently recognizes it’s crucial to minimize energy use and eliminate the waste of valuable resources.
What Is OSHA's Role In Construction Safety Standards? - Dakota Safety

What Is OSHA's Role In Construction Safety Standards?

OSHAAndrew Miller
The Act led to the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to oversee workplace safety and to set and enforce the standards of a safe and healthy workplace.
The Technologies That Are Revolutionizing The Construction Industry - Dakota Safety

The Technologies That Are Revolutionizing The Construction Industry

ConstructionAndrew Miller
Technology is changing the world. Almost every single thing we touch on a daily basis has been influenced by technology. Our cell phones, the tiny computers we keep in our pockets, have 100,000 times the speed of an early personal computer.
Augmented Reality And The Construction Industry - Dakota Safety

Augmented Reality And The Construction Industry

ConstructionAndrew Miller
The construction industry is embracing technology. Even though it took a while, the industry is set to welcome the technological advances enjoyed by almost every other industry today. 

In particular, you’re starting to see less and less of one particular thing on most job sites: paper. 
The Ultimate Campus Safety Checklist - Dakota Safety

The Ultimate Campus Safety Checklist

BollardsAndrew Miller

Ensuring the safety of students and staff at your campus is a huge responsibility. Don't guess about best practices, take a look at our checklist.

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Non-Penetrating Guardrails: Understanding Your Options - Dakota Safety

Non-Penetrating Guardrails: Understanding Your Options

ConstructionAndrew Miller

Whether you're looking for a temporary or permanent safety solution, non-penetrating guardrails are excellent options for an array of needs.

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