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Beyond the Bump: Why Today’s Construction Safety Helmet is Your
Most Critical Defense

jason2025-05-09T21:29:20+00:00 In the high-stakes environment of construction and mining, the safety helmet is the frontline defense against devastating head injuries. Forget basic "hard hats" – today's advanced helmets, especially Type II, represent a significant leap in...

As the Intermountain West Grows, So Does Industrial Supply

jason2024-01-02T22:59:35+00:00 The 2020 census population data confirmed what those of us living in the Intermountain West already knew – our area has undergone tremendous growth. Five of the top ten states with the highest population...

Updated Standards for Fall Protection Equipment

jason2023-09-08T16:01:05+00:00 More than two years after approval, and following two deadline extensions, the American National Standard Institute’s (ANSI) revisions for fall protection officially took effect on August 1st. The new ANSI Z359.14-2021 standard, which updates...

The Best Approach to Mitigating Workplace Hazards? “Find It and Fix It”

jason2023-06-16T16:00:03+00:00 No matter the size of a business or the type of work involved, hazards to employees’ health and well-being exist in all workplaces. The challenge for every company is to identify potential and existing risks,...

Metalwork 101: A Brief Survey from Industrial Supply Company’s Metalworking Services

jason2023-04-11T22:44:48+00:00 Broadly defined as the forming and shaping of metal, humans have engaged in metalworking for thousands of years, both for ornamental and utilitarian purposes. Today, it’s pretty much impossible to find a field that is...

“Cure” for the Common Cold? The Challenges of Cold Weather Concreting

jason2023-02-27T18:50:03+00:00 The Intermountain West can see some pretty gnarly winter weather. While this is good for our snowpack, it can make outdoor construction projects particularly difficult. Builders here don’t have the luxury of taking an entire...

Strategies to Help Outdoor Workers Avoid “Cold Stress” in the Winter Months

jason2022-12-01T18:33:34+00:00 It’s only November, and the National Weather Service has already issued winter storm alerts for the Intermountain West. While stormy weather means hot chocolate and cozy evenings for some, for those who spend long hours...

Copper in the Intermountain West

jason2022-11-10T22:40:49+00:00 For people living in the Salt Lake Valley, the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine is a familiar part of their landscape. Now known as Rio Tinto Kennecott, the open pit mine is reportedly the largest manmade...

The Aerospace and Defense Industry Finds a Home in Utah

jason2022-08-15T19:23:21+00:00 In June, the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (Go Utah) hosted the Utah Aerospace & Defense Industry Event. With featured speakers from the Department of Defense and Northrop Grumman, the discussions focused on the future...

How Businesses Can Beat the Heat and Keep their Workers Safe

jason2022-06-13T19:49:43+00:00 In April, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) created a National Emphasis Campaign to highlight the workplace hazards of heat exposure. Every year, heat-related illnesses affect thousands of workers, and in some cases,...