FEBRUARY 2023CONSTRUCTIONBUSINESSREVIEW.COM8IN MYOPINIONWORKER SAFETY: BETTER TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE NOW Regardless of your industry, there is nothing more important than employee safety. And when you are working on an active construction job site, the challenge can be intense. According to OSHA, construction is one of the more dangerous industries for workers. So, when it comes to operator safety, minimizing risk through innovative solutions, including technology, is a necessary way forward. Injuries on the job site not only affect the livelihood and morale of your crew but also cause costly delays and downtime. Hilti is devoted to making job sites safer. To accomplish this, we experience them firsthand. For example, Hilti is on the ground witnessing these potential safety hazards firsthand. Helping us better understand the risks associated with all parts of the construction process. What we learn in the field comes back to the lab and contributes to the ongoing development of products and services that help create a healthier and safer job site. An Innovative Approach to Safety We approach safety from multiple perspectives. This begins with our array of active and passive safety features that help prevent injuries during construction applications. But our deeper understanding allows us to go beyond the basics to design and enable tools and services with additional protections. For example, we are expanding the range of applications that can be accomplished using battery tools, in turn removing unwieldy power cords to help reduce tripping and electrical risks. Some of our most powerful cordless tools even help eliminate the need for combustible fuels. Our job site experience allows us to identify ways to minimize ladder time. We have also developed software to minimize inefficient job site hunts, looking for tools. The Safety Benefits of Nuron In 2022, we introduced Nuron, an all-on-one, high-performance cordless platform that helps deliver safety features, simplified setup, and maintenance in a lightweight, accessible design. IN MYOPINIONBy Jason Janning, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Hilti North America's U.S. Central Market OrganizationJason Janning
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