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SOLUTIONS ARE HERE – Prevent Health Issues Linked to Poor Lighting

NOW – TO ADVANCE Flickering lights that force eyes to constantly adjust, or too-
bright lights that create glare and squinting, are as much
SAFETY GOALS of a problem as dim lighting. Constant visual adjustment
causes fatigue and stress to workers. Proper lighting can
become a response point for an organization, letting workers
know that everyday work conditions are recognized and
Take Steps to Prevent Deaths and Injuries Proactively that they work for an organization that cares. Building a
The number of preventable work deaths rose in 2019, companywide safety culture is a choice that is reinforced
totaling 4,572. In addition, work-related medically in daily decisions, such as equipment selection. Purchasing
consulted injuries totaled 4.64 million in 2019. To combat battery-powered tower lights to avoid the dangers of poor
these trends and make safety progress in a positive lighting is a responsible investment in future worker health.
manner, choose battery-powered lighting equipment
that can help prevent accidents from happening.
Deploy Equipment Budgets to
Strategically Support the Business
Gain Whole-Body Safety and Wise spending today on extended-use equipment can
Awareness of Environments save money tomorrow. Although a new LED light costs
A gap can exist in personal safety. Workers routinely more than an incandescent, LEDs’ energy efficiency and
wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including longevity means that users save money in the long run. The
hardhats, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, and construction industry spends over 71% more on workers’
reinforced-toe footwear. Yet, unfortunately, some “suit compensation than all goods-producing industries combined.
up” and then walk into poorly lit areas where darkness Limit worker’s compensation claims for injuries and illnesses
masks hazards. Protecting body parts with PPE while and reduce expensive time, or days away from work, by
risking overall safety doesn’t make sense. Provide whole- preventing worker injuries. Support your organization with
body protection with battery-powered tower lights. battery-powered light equipment to build future savings.

BOTTOM LINE
Without adequate visibility, both new and veteran workers
are more vulnerable to every jobsite hazard. Human
eyes will focus on about 50 items per second, however,
workers can’t process what they can’t see. To be safe and
productive, crews need durable lighting they can rely on
every single day. Self-contained MX FUEL™ ROCKET™
Tower Lights are a game-changing solution. Custom
settings adjust with precision to every jobsite they join,
adding safety, productivity, and ease of use.

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