Safety Blog

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

Safety Champion of the Quarter: Superintendent, Randy Houck

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

ZERO Recordables in 2021

A few words from our Safety Director: Now is a good time to recognize our success in safety and... Read More

Super Safety Spotlight on Rigging

Helmkamp Superintendent, Gary Neese, is a prime example of how Helmkamp team members approach safety on the job site.... Read More

The Importance of Foot Protection

Did you know that over 40% of work injuries occur to the feet and ankle? If you think about... Read More

Safety Precautions for Winter Weather

Winter conditions like cold air, freezing temps, and slick surfaces from snow and ice can make for interesting added... Read More

Helmkamp Construction Recognized with ISN RAVS Plus® for Safety Achievements

Helmkamp Construction was recently selected for an ISNetworld RAVS Plus® safety audit and successfully completed the process. Contractors are... Read More

IT’S NATIONAL LADDER SAFETY MONTH… YEAR… ALWAYS.

At Helmkamp, we often discuss the fact that falls are consistently a top 3 leading cause of death in... Read More