FEBRUARY 2023CONSTRUCTIONBUSINESSREVIEW.COM9Nuron came to market with a strong understanding of common hazards related to everyday construction tasks. In doing so, we developed active safety features like torque-control technology. This feature helps prevent stuck tools from uncontrolled spinning. Some Nuron tools integrate touch-activated switches that cut power when the user lets go or lose control of the tool. We also studied other parts of job site safety, which can sometimes be overlooked, yet can be a contributing factor to accidents such as fatigue or imbalance. We developed the Nuron platform of tools to be lighter and more ergonomic to help reduce fatigue and go places previously only accessed by gas or electric tools. This allows more freedom of movement and helps eliminate the need to look for a power source or carry combustible fuel. With this in mind, all of our tools, from concept to build, go through comprehensive testing to improve ergonomics, helping eliminate risks, injuries, and delays. Safety: Top of Mind, Across the Jobsite Nuron puts the health and safety of your crew top of your mind. From heavy-duty breakers to precision drills, Nuron brings it all to one connected platform. No one should have to rush to stay on schedule, which can lead to costly mistakes, downtime, and potential injuries. The benefit from high-performing tools that help increase operator safety and speed allows you a better opportunity to meet project demands and finish jobs on schedule. Other active safety features include our tool-integrated dust removal systems which help reduce exposure to virtually all dust from the source. Adding hollow drill bits that better integrate with dust extraction systems provides more protection. Our standalone cordless vacuums produce the necessary power for a more convenient extraction and cleanup. Active Vibration Reduction helps minimize vibration experienced by the user. Falling objects are also a known hazard on the job site, especially when working from height, such as, on scaffolding or a ladder. To help minimize those risks, we have developed tool tethering options across the entire platform. This simple, yet important feature helps mitigate the chance of workers being injured by tools falling from above. When it comes to Nuron, we have worked tirelessly to help create greater job site performance with productivity, safety, and technology in mind. With a Nuron cordless job site, there is no fumbling with unwieldy cords, gas, or fewer trips to the truck to change batteries. Nuron's entire line helps eliminate downtime and offers a safer and more efficient solution for all your job site needs. Looking At Safety with Open Eyes With safety as our goal, we have also gone beyond the traditional definition of tool safety. That is evident in our EXO-O1 upper-body exoskeleton, which is a passive wearable that helps relieve strain on shoulders and arms during overhead installation work. If you have ever done a task that requires overhead work, you know how strenuous it can be. On an active job site, overhead work is common, challenging, and time-consuming for construction workers. So, providing relief is extremely helpful to safety and productivity. With the industry experiencing a skilled labor shortage, finding ways to minimize at-risk job site behavior helps preserve the workforce's health and well-being. Some of our most powerful innovations remove the worker from a risker situation. Case in point, the Hilti Jaibot. This semi-autonomous drilling robot takes over error-prone tasks and helps remove risks associated with the strenuous task of overhead drilling. This helps limits worker exposure to silica dust, reduces time spent working at height, and eliminates repeated overhead tasks. Software to Help Improve Safety and Avoid Penalties Not all safety breakthroughs come in the form of products. To manage safety on the service side, the ON!Track asset management software is an invaluable tool to help manage your job site, tools, and workforce. It provides tool maintenance alerts, as well as transparency into PPE inventory. This helps keep your team compliant; when a tool requires testing, maintenance, or calibration, the system alerts those responsible. Safety as an Employer Differentiator Now, all these software and hardware innovations can only be successful in the right hands. Leaders who take an active role in safety, engage employees, and adopt safety innovations can measurably help reduce injuries and downtime. That is why it is important for managers to model safety-appropriate job site behavior and demonstrate a company-wide commitment to creating a healthier and safer work environment. This not only helps improve a worker's willingness to engage in safer behavior but also indicates a commitment from the top that their workers are valued. And in the end, that is what anyone on your team wants, to feel safer and more valued. It is important for managers to model safety-appropriate job site behavior and demonstrate a company-wide commitment to creating a healthier and safer work environment
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