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Articles Tagged “Blog-March-2013”
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Increase Productivity Using Preventive Measures
This web exclusive from Pervidi looks at why investing in a good computerized maintenance management system is not just an investment in standardization; it is an investment in safety and employees.
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Tips To Put Some “Spring” In The Workplace
Spring is here and that means warmer weather, blooming trees, bright flowers and…cleaning. While a good practice for offices, spring cleaning can also be a catalyst for modernization.
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Protecting Against The Dangers Of Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Every year, workers die from carbon monoxide poisoning, usually while using fuel-burning equipment and tools in buildings or semi-enclosed spaces without adequate ventilation. This can be especially true when employees use this type of equipment in indoor spaces that have been sealed tightly to block out cold temperatures and wind.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Dealing With Workplace Psychological Injury Management
What are some of the major challenges standing in the way of effective workplace psychological injury management?
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Toyo Ito Of Japan Is The 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate
He has received numerous international awards, including in 2010, the 22nd Praemium Imperiale in Honor of Prince Takamatsu; and in 2006, The Royal Institute of British Architects’ Royal Gold Medal; and in 2002, the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement for the 8th Venice Biennale International Exhibition. Calling him a “creator of timeless buildings,” the Pritzker Jury cites Ito for “infusing his designs with a spiritual dimension and for the poetics that transcend all his works.”
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National Sustainability Rating System Certifies Four More Landscape Projects
Since June 2010, pilot projects have been testing the 2009 rating system created by dozens of the country’s leading sustainability experts, scientists, and design professionals. The diverse projects represent various types, sizes, and locations as well as budgets. Fifteen pilot projects have achieved certification to date.
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ASCE Report Card Gives America’s Infrastructure D+
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) releases a Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. This year, there is little to celebrate once again, as the overall grade rises from D (in 2009) to D+ (in 2013).
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OSHA Guidance Document Helps Prevent Nail Gun Injuries
New guidance document helps construction employers and workers prevent nail gun injuries. (Free download available.)
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Wellness Programs And Ventilation Performance
Ventilation rates have been studied in numerous ways, but has anyone used it in connection with absenteeism and wellness programs?
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FRIDAY FUNNY: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations…And Workplace Consequences
Apparently, folks have already started gearing up for St. Patrick’s day, which means some employers are preparing for productivity slumps later in the day. These will begin with Friday afternoon liquid lunch lags and stretch into Monday hangover “sick day” call outs.
