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Articles Posted in the Safety Category
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OSHA, NSC Renew Alliance To Address Injury, Illness And Fall Prevention Programs
During the two-year agreement, the Alliance will develop fact sheets on the benefits of employers establishing an injury and illness prevention program, hazard identification and control topics that should be included in worker training, fall prevention and best practices for reporting near misses.
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Linear Drainage from Zurn Industries
The company’s line of fabricated galvanized and stainless steel grating is expanded with 12 new C class products.
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The Post‐Frame Fire Wall: New, Tested, And Economical
An hourly rated wall—rated as high as three hours—is often required to separate building areas or occupancy types to meet the IBC requirement for life safety. For architects, builders, and engineers, that traditionally has meant using a rated eight‐inch or 10‐inch concrete block wall on a concrete foundation, but with this recent test exceeding hour‐rating expectations, that may no longer be the case.
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SPECIAL FEATURE From Business Facilities: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy
With $60 billion in federal recovery aid and new initiatives, New York and New Jersey are gearing up to rebuild from the historic cataclysm that devastated the region last fall.
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Testing Lab Featured On Discovery Channel
Two segments appeared on the science news show Daily Planet and provided an inside look at blast resistance and forced entry testing.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Should Facility Managers Be Concerned About Asbestos?
Instead of hiring an abatement contractor to come in and remove asbestos, many facilities choose to manage it in an attempt to avoid exposure and save money.
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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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Americans Have Alarming Misconceptions About Fire Safety
New SFPE Survey finds Americans feel safer at home than in a commercial or public building.
