Safety Blog

NCI Award of Excellence

Let's Hear It from Luke “We have recently been recognized with the Award of Excellence for Risk Control as... Read More

Eye Didn’t Think It Would Happen to Me

One of the main forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the construction industry is eye protection. Although construction... Read More

Hearing Gone Protection

Yes, you read that right. What happens if you don’t protect your ears on the job site? Hearing loss... Read More

Safety Champion of the Quarter: Superintendent, Gary Neese

We would like to recognize our Safety Champion of the Quarter – Superintendent, Gary Neese. Gary is a superintendent... Read More

Complacency is the Root Safety Hazard Behind All Others

Human behavior plays a crucial role in an organization’s ability to achieve zero safety incidents. Multiple studies from both... Read More

Sharpening our “H” Skills in Construction Suicide Prevention

Unseen mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, can be just as hazardous to worker safety... Read More

Safety Champion of the Quarter: Superintendent, Rick Walkenhorst

Safety is at the root of all projects completed by Helmkamp Construction. No task is planned or performed without... Read More

Safety Starts with Good Housekeeping

On construction sites, good housekeeping is simply the best practice of keeping your work area clean and tidy. With... Read More

Distracted Much? Don’t Be 1 of the 9 People Killed Today Because of it.

There are many national days, weeks, or months that observe or honor special causes, things, or people that it... Read More

Construction Ergonomics for Injury Prevention

It’s no secret that working in the construction industry is physically demanding. According to OSHA, 40% of construction workers... Read More