Thousands of workplace injuries are caused by falling or dropped objects every year. Whether it's a simple hand tool or a piece of construction debris, objects falling from height can result in injuries, fatalities, and costly project delays. According to OSHA, dropped objects are among the "Fatal Four" leading causes of construction site deaths. Therefore, preventing dropped objects is critical for any worksite safety program.

At Deslauriers Inc., we offer a suite of specialized safety products designed to mitigate these hazards effectively, ensuring a safer environment for all workers. Each product, from rebar caps to parapet grabbers, is pivotal in comprehensive dropped object prevention strategies.

In this article, we'll explore how these essential tools protect your team and boost your safety protocols.

If you’re in construction, landscaping, or even animal care, you’ve probably used a bucket or shovel to move materials — and probably wished there was a better way. Enter the Vers-A-Scoop, a rugged, lightweight, and surprisingly versatile tool that’s becoming a favorite across job sites, backyards, and emergency kits.

Originally designed as a masonry must-have, the Vers-A-Scoop simplifies the grouting process for concrete block construction. Its ergonomic design makes it perfect for low-lift grout applications. But its real power lies in how many different ways it can be used. In this post, we’ll walk through five creative and practical ways to use the Vers-A-Scoop, whether you’re on a job site or just working around the house.

A hard hat, gloves and layers for warmth are only the start when prepping for construction site projects when the weather worsens. Scaffold clips are essential for weather protection when working on construction sites during all seasons. 
Prioritize scaffold safety and you’ll get the job done in full confidence. Scaffolds are that much safer and reliable with clips. Better yet, all-season clips are optimal. Use Deslauriers clips at your construction site and you’ll be prepped with the weather protection necessary for scaffold use in all seasons. 
Our scaffold clips help protect your construction team when the winds pick up, the rain starts falling and the temperatures dip down low. This is the temperature controlled work

Safety is the top priority on construction sites.  A single injury, even if minor, can prevent one from working.  Provide your team with sufficient protection and they’ll work with confidence and efficiency.  
Ideally, the entirety of your worksite equipment will comply with OHSA standards for construction management industry.  OHSA is an acronym short for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 
This is your inside look at the top construction safety tools every construction site needs. 

According to the National Safety Council, there are nearly 5,000 workplace deaths per year.  The construction industry is especially dangerous as it requires work at high elevations, subterranean depths and in dangerous

Concrete transportation and distribution on construction sites can be messy and problematic. The biggest problem that many contractors face is that concrete is heavy and difficult to spread. When installed in tight spaces, the concrete installation process can be time-consuming and may require extensive clean-up if concrete is spilled or dribbled outside the concrete forms. 
Working with concrete can be difficult even for experienced construction professionals. Yet versatile tools like mini hoppers can make all the difference, delivering efficiency and versatility to construction professionals. 
In this article, we'll examine the transformative potential of concrete mini hoppers in construction, demonstrating how their versatile applications streamline operational workflows, improve safety on job sites, and contribute to environmental sustainability. 
With the correct use of your Deslauriers PVC concrete chute, you can improve efficiency and accessibility while reducing

The dowel bar is a fundamental component pivotal to creating robust, enduring structures in construction and carpentry. So, what are dowels? These cylindrical rods are the unsung heroes: binding concrete slabs, enhancing joint stability, and fortifying the foundations.  
Get insights into the myriad aspects, from the materials that shape their strength to the nuanced considerations that determine their effectiveness.