Technology

The Benefits of Incorporating Smart Helmets Into Your Safety Plan
Sometimes, introducing new technology at your construction company is as simple as strapping on a new helmet. But that simplicity can be lifesaving thanks to today's smart helmet technology.
By Bart Wilder
June 5, 2024
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by Bart Wilder
Bart Wilder is the vice president of safety at Hoar Construction in Birmingham, Alabama. bwilder@hoar.comis
He is responsible for all safety related oversight and compliance on projects across the company, working closely with project teams to make certain employees are properly trained and equipped to meet the daily safety challenges of a project. He visits jobsites regularly and performs safety inspections and coaches project teams on evaluating risks and ways to mitigate those risks.
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