Tag: Safety
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Navigating fire safety challenges in social housing: a critical examination
Anthony Walker looks at the fire safety issues facing landlords in the social housing sector. Many landlords are grappling with a backlog of remedial actions (Image: Dreamstime) The landscape of fire safety in social housing is undergoing significant scrutiny, with recent regulatory notices issued by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) highlighting the pressing challenges…
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CT Company Shares Safety Tips for Mobile Recycling Day Jan 24
WHO?: Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT®), a Connecticut-based manufacturer specializing in safe packaging, transporting, and recycling solutions for all electronic devices containing lithium-ion batteries. WHAT?: Urges the proper disposal of cell phones on International Mobile Phone Recycling Day, a celebration that encourages effective ways to protect the environment by eliminating E-waste and other harmful components found in iPhones and androids…
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5 Essential Safety Tips for Working at Heights
Working at heights requires careful planning and the proper safety measures. Employers and workers must follow strict precautions to prevent accidents. Falls can cause severe injuries and long-term consequences for those involved. Everyone working at heights should understand potential hazards and ways to stay protected. This article covers essential safety tips for working in elevated…
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How contractors plan for cold weather safety
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A major snowstorm slammed the Gulf Coast this week, while bitter cold gripped much of the eastern half of the country as temperatures plummeted to dangerous lows. The frigid weather can create hazards not only for homeowners…
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ACPA Announces Safety Training for Concrete Contractors at WOC
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced the launch of the Coworker Safety Training program this week at World of Concrete. According to the ACPA: Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the U.S. The Coworker Safety…
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Build UK issues clarification on fire safety standard update
Build UK has issued a statement after a BSI standard update caused confusion among its members. In November, BSI published BS 9991:2024 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings, which supersedes BS 9991:2015. However, the latest version of the standard does not reference the transitional arrangements for amendments to Approved Document…
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Why Proper Medical Waste Disposal Is Critical for Public Health and Safety
Medical waste disposal is a vital component of healthcare and environmental management. Improper handling of medical waste poses severe risks to public health, safety, and the environment, making its proper disposal essential. Medical waste, which includes items like used syringes, soiled bandages, and surgical instruments, requires specialized processes to ensure that it does not harm…
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Sun Protection on Construction Sites: Gear Up for Safety
Construction work is among the most dangerous jobs in America, with inherent risks in almost every aspect of the job. According to a Forbes report, construction trade work ranks as the ninth most dangerous job, with a fatal injury rate of 23 per 100,000 full-time workers and a non-fatal injury rate of 2.4 per 100…
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Must-Have Cold Weather Safety Wear for Construction Workers
Through blazing summer heat or blustery winter winds, construction crews are at the mercy of Mother Nature year-round. Workwear and safety gear built for cold weather make all the difference in staying protected from weather-related illnesses and injuries. Still, crews need gear that keeps them protected without being in the way of getting the job…
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Prioritizing Workzone Safety in the State of Florida
Not long ago, I was stopped at a red light, in a school zone, watching children cross the road. The crossing guards were very diligent in their whistle blowing, walking to the middle of the intersection to ensure those children crossed the road carefully, signing them across and focusing on the surrounding traffic. I imagined…