Tag: Safe
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How to choose the best shed security alarms and systems to keep the contents safe
Garden sheds are a top target for thieves, making investing in the best shed security alarms and systems a clever move. Stolen bikes, power and garden tools could represent a substantial loss – and the latter might even help burglars get into the house. Good home security systems should always include measures for the shed.…
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How to keep your home safe from burglars — essential security strategies
The loss of your belongings as well as the feelings aroused by an intrusion into your home make a break-in a horrible experience. Know how to keep your home safe from burglars, though, and it is possible to lower the risk of undergoing the ordeal. The ways to make your house or flat less vulnerable…
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6 Guidelines for Safe Load Use with Pallet Trucks
When using pallet trucks for handling and moving loads, staying within safe load ranges is the most important precaution to keep in mind. Overloading a pallet truck and operating it incorrectly increases safety risks, such as reduced maneuverability, mechanical damage, and tip-overs. Plus, it can damage the load being handled, which can create further safety…
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JN Bentley adopts safe operating envelope for plant
XW5 is a machine safety solution that creates a defined working area around the excavator. It monitors and restricts the machine’s height, slew and lifting capacity, ensuring the excavator stays within safe limits at all times. This helps protect both the operator and the site, whether the machine is working near overhead hazards, in tight…
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…
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Work Smart, Stay Safe: Safety Essentials for Mobile Lube Technicians
As summer heats up, so does the pace of construction across much of the country. That’s why June marks National Safety Month. As time frames become compressed and keeping machines running smoothly is a priority for profitability, lube technicians face constant pressure. Every minute of fleet downtime counts as operators depend on machines to be…
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Work Smart, Stay Safe: Safety Essentials for Mobile Lube Technicians
As summer heats up, so does the pace of construction across much of the country. That’s why June marks National Safety Month. As time frames become compressed and keeping machines running smoothly is a priority for profitability, lube technicians face constant pressure. Every minute of fleet downtime counts as operators depend on machines to be…
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How Plumbers Ensure Safe Installation of Bathroom Fixtures
When it comes to bathroom renovations or new construction, installing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs plays a crucial role in the overall safety and functionality of the space. Proper installation is about aesthetics, preventing leaks and water damage, and ensuring the fixtures operate reliably for years. Ensuring safety during installation involves attention…
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‘A trained specialist is the key to ensuring quality and safe fitness for purpose’
Michael Hawkyard FCIOB: ‘A further remedy a creditor may wish to consider is the issue of a statutory demand’ (Image: Dreamstime.com) A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media. ‘Our main contractor client is withholding payments. What can we do?’ This contract clinic…
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How to protect trees during a build and keep them safe
If you’re considering building work on your home then one of the first things you’ll want to do is find out how to protect trees during a build. The presence of mature trees in your garden is probably one of the loveliest things about it, and you’ll definitely want to protect them from any construction…