Construction remains one of America's most hazardous industries. In 2024, there were 389 fatal falls to a lower level out of 1,034 construction fatalities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These deaths were preventable. During this Safety Week, we're focusing on three fundamental safety practices every construction worker must follow to make it home safely. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Hilti sells three wearable support devices. Here is what the peer reviewed research and NIOSH testing actually found, what the widely quoted 47 percent claim is based on, and which crews see measurable benefit.

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