The vests debuted in May, during National Construction Safety Week. While they are a good start, Skanska is looking at the vests as just that, a start. The company also created two types of ...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the leading cause of private sector worker fatalities in the construction industry. Everyone who works at heights, ...

Trainers began wearing custom-designed emergency vests on Monday during whale shows. With the simple pull of a cord, the vest becomes a flotation device. Advertisement ...

Grant program to help address industry need for better-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women working at heights ...

Backlash following the 2010 death of Dawn Brancheau has prompted SeaWorld to take new safety measures in order to protect trainers, including custom-made emergency vests, which were debuted for ...

The custom-fit vests, which are both stab and bullet resistant, were provided to four K9s, including Justice and Talon. Sergeant Jothan Nesselrotte of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office emphasized ...

Earlier this year, Skanska created gloves and two customized safety vests designed for women and based on feedback from its own female employees.