Make your jobsite safer and more productive
Selecting the right ladder is an important decision for painting contractors. It’s also an investment in ensuring crew member safety and productivity.
Remember, not all ladders are the same. There are important differences that contractors should consider. The experts at Werner recommend paying attention to four key elements when choosing a ladder: height, duty rating, material, and style.
Falls from ladders, scaffolding and roofs can be extremely costly to painting businesses and their employees. Here’s how to avoid them. Continue reading Play It Safe: How to Lower Your Risk for Jobsite Falls
Health and safety on the job site is more important than ever. That includes controlling workplace hazards and using personal protective equipment when needed. In this article, we’ll outline the best practices for the proper use and care of reusable respirators. Continue reading The Proper Use and Care of Reusable Respirators
Respiratory protection was challenging to come by in the past year, but that doesn’t make health and safety on the jobsite any less important.
Suppliers are refocused on jobsite protection, which means more ways for you and your crew to stay safe. Sherwin-Williams carries a full range of disposable and reusable respirators to help ensure that you and your crew stay safe. Continue reading Jobsite Safety: New Advances in Respirators
Painters are exposed to several occupational risk factors for falling. What can you do to minimize the risk? In this article, we list a number of free industry resources that are available to help inform you, train your team and keep safety at the forefront of everyone’s focus while on the job.
Continue reading Free Resources for Professional Painters: Ladder Safety and Fall Prevention
The time is right for exterior painting, especially with interior painting demand down due to COVID-19. If you’re not an exterior specialist, this article will give you the building blocks to elevate your outdoor painting game, from proper surface prep and when to prime to topcoat sheen, applicator options and cleanup.
Continue reading Are You an Exterior Expert? Here’s How to Raise Your Game
Job site safety is crucial for both yourself and your customer. Here are some safety tips for the many types of projects and conditions you may encounter. Continue reading Job Site Safety: A 12-Point Guide for the Pro Painter
By Jason T. Lunn & Rebecca L. Schumann
We know. You’re anxious to get the job done. You’re busy. And wearing a respirator is not your first priority.
But stop, breathe and think for a minute. Continue reading Breathe Easier: The Pro Painter’s Guide to Respirators
By Jason T. Lunn & Rebecca L. Schumann
Let’s look at what type of respirator would typically be used in a few common painting scenarios. Continue reading Respirator Selection: What to Use in 5 Common Scenarios
