Category: safety
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What Are the Advantages of Micromesh Gutter Systems?
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Heavy rain exposes every weak point in roof drainage, from clogged outlets to sagging troughs near corners. Overflow stains siding, wets framing, and erodes soil around foundations and paths. On busy jobs, teams need fixes that hold up under varied rooflines and site debris. Micromesh gutter protection has become a practical option many crews now…
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Hidden Safety: Sneaker-Style Protective Shoes in the UAE
In the Emirates, style has long ceased to be the prerogative of the office or shopping center. Today, even on construction sites or in logistics, you can meet people whose work shoes resemble fashionable sneakers more than the usual heavy boots. The fact is that it is in the UAE that unique requirements are placed…
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Key Safety Features for Family-Friendly Pool Installations
Looking for essential safety features for your family-friendly pool? Hundreds of children visit emergency rooms for pool-related injuries and drowning every year. Most of the time, these accidents occur at the family pool at home. According to the CPSC, 81% of fatal child drownings occur in residential settings. Pool safety needs to be a primary…
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Quality as the new safety paradigm
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Image: Alfredo Angeles | Dreamstime.com For built environment professionals, safety must be underpinned by quality at every stage of project design and delivery. Over the last few years, our industry has experienced a profound recalibration in how it views safety. From the introduction of the Building Safety Act to the recent appointment of interim chief…
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Why Your Brain Is the Worst Random Password Generator
Think you’re being clever, substituting that “a” with an “@” symbol? Or tacking your birth year onto your dog’s name? Here’s a truth nobody wants to hear: you’re awful at creating secure passwords. Actually, we all are. Human brains evolved over millennia to spot patterns and hang onto familiar information, which is exactly the opposite…
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Modern Traffic Management for Safer, Efficient Projects
Construction sites have grown more complex in recent years. Urban development, infrastructure expansion, and rising traffic volumes mean that construction teams must now work within environments that are busier and more unpredictable than ever. While cranes, machinery, and skilled trades tend to attract the most attention, one behind the scenes element has become essential for…
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How Innovative Fire Tech Is Transforming Modern Builds
Innovation in modern construction is not just about smart layouts, sustainable materials, or energy-efficient systems. One of the most transformative shifts in recent years is happening in an area often overlooked: fire safety. Technology has brought radical improvements to how buildings are designed, protected, and maintained, helping developers create safer, smarter, and more resilient structures.…
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Post-Grenfell cladding training developed through CITB pilot
The new programme focuses on the correct specification and installation of rainscreen cladding systems, fire performance measures including cavity barriers and interfaces, inspection and supervision procedures, legal duties and competence under the Building Safety Act regime, and practical on‑rig assessments to evidence competence. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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What to Prioritize in High-Traffic Industrial Spaces
Ever walked through a loading dock in Louisiana in August while forklifts buzz by and the air feels like soup? Not exactly a spa experience. High-traffic industrial spaces down here—and across the country—aren’t built for comfort. They’re built for movement, output, and efficiency. But over time, those same spaces can turn chaotic if the right…
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OSHA’s 2025 Safety Rules Redefine Compliance and Recordkeeping in Construction
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in Asphalt, Business, Communication & Safety, Communications Equipment, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Systems, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Safety Training, Contractor’s Best Friend, Fall Protection, Featured, Pavement Maintenance, Product Categories, safety, Safety Equipment – Other, Technology and SoftwareConstruction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than one in five workplace deaths, safety can no longer be treated as a background task. For contractors, safety managers and project leaders, keeping pace…