Safety + The Construction Industry

Safety lighting is vital in maintaining both safety and operational efficiency on construction sites. In the United States alone, it’s estimated that work zone fatalities as a whole have increased by as much as 46%.* While that percentage is quite alarming, there are many ways to bolster safety while work is being done, and safety lighting is one of them.

Safety lighting is crucial for workers in the construction industry for several reasons:

Preventing Accidents and Injuries: Construction sites often have hazardous conditions, such as uneven surfaces, open trenches, and heavy machinery. Safety lighting ensures that workers can clearly see their surroundings, reducing the likelihood of trips, falls, and collisions, particularly in low-light areas or during night shifts.

Improving Work Efficiency: Adequate lighting allows workers to perform tasks with greater precision and efficiency. In areas with poor lighting, workers may struggle to use tools correctly or follow blueprints accurately, increasing the risk of mistakes and rework. Safety lighting helps maintain productivity by ensuring a well-lit work environment.

Highlighting Danger Zones: Construction sites often have specific areas that pose higher risks, such as elevated platforms, electrical zones, or areas where heavy equipment is in use. Safety lighting can be used to mark and highlight these danger zones, guiding workers to avoid potentially dangerous areas and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Safety lighting products like ours help to work to make workzones a safer place for all. Systems such as our WorkShield lamps use minimally visible, low-wavelength light to brilliantly illuminate any high-visibility clothing to make workers stand out in the dark lighting conditions. From lighting products to mounting accessories, we’ve got you covered when it comes to safety. 

For more information about our products, contact a dealer near you today.*Source: Overall work zone injury and fatality estimates are based on National Safety Council (NSC) analysis of NHTSA FARS and Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS) data sets. Worker fatality estimates are based on NSC analysis of BLS CFOI data using the pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone event code. Data based on 2020, https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-safety-issues/work-zones/

*Source: Overall work zone injury and fatality estimates are based on National Safety Council (NSC) analysis of NHTSA FARS and Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS) data sets. Worker fatality estimates are based on NSC analysis of BLS CFOI data using the pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone event code. Data based on 2020, https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-safety-issues/work-zones/