Tag: Awareness
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S-5! Takes Action for Breast Cancer Awareness
S-5! proudly reaffirms its commitment to the community by supporting breast cancer patients and their families in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As part of its ongoing philanthropic efforts, S-5! continues its partnership with the Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House, providing both financial support and hands-on volunteer service. This year, S-5! contributed $5,000, joined by another $8,000 donation…
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Spencer Group champions menopause awareness
Engineering firm Spencer Group has implemented a six-week menopause awareness programme to support its staff. Announced during Menopause Awareness Month, the Workplace Menopause Programme has been delivered in collaboration with Fitmums. The programme has involved weekly sessions aimed at helping colleagues manage menopause symptoms both at work and at home. This has included walk and…
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Mr. Electric Urges Fire Safety Awareness This October
October is National Fire Prevention Month, with National Fire Prevention Week taking place October 5-11. It’s an important reminder for homeowners to review their fire safety plans and take proactive steps to protect their families. Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, encourages homeowners to go beyond checking smoke detectors and also safeguard against electrical hazards by keeping systems…
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Trade Group Marks 80 Years of Disability Employment Awareness
This October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact that people with disabilities have on the American workforce. This yearly event began in 1945, first as a weeklong national observance. The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM) is proud that its own industry’s history dates back to…
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Skanska ‘wears it pink’ to support breast cancer awareness
Skanska is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by rolling out pink hard hats on site. The initiative is part of the Wear It Pink campaign by charity Breast Cancer Now, which aims to raise funds and awareness of the disease. For Skanska, this initiative began at Royal Derby Hospital, where colleagues delivering on-site facilities management services…
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Employers must improve neurodiversity awareness, report shows
Neurodivergent colleagues could help businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, according to a new study. Research by the Association for Project Management (APM) has identified that people with neurodevelopmental conditions – such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorder – could bring unique insights and talents…
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Darby Electric Service Launches Arlington Safety Awareness Drive
Darby Electric Service announces a renewed commitment to the safety of Arlington households by launching an educational campaign designed to prevent electrical accidents and hazards. With many homes relying continually on electrical devices, practicing safe habits is more critical than ever. Through this initiative, the company aims to raise awareness about proper usage and maintenance,…
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Darby Electric Service Launches Arlington Safety Awareness Drive
Darby Electric Service announces a renewed commitment to the safety of Arlington households by launching an educational campaign designed to prevent electrical accidents and hazards. With many homes relying continually on electrical devices, practicing safe habits is more critical than ever. Through this initiative, the company aims to raise awareness about proper usage and maintenance,…
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Pennsylvania lawmakers designate Construction Opioid Awareness Week
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Pennsylvania State Senate has officially designated the week of July 21-25 as “Construction Opioid Awareness Week,” according to a July 17 news release. The acknowledgement came via Senate Resolution 133, which was introduced by…
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Suicide awareness standard: call for construction insights
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a public consultation for a first-of-its-kind standard on suicide awareness. Construction workers are four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average. And, in the past decade, 7,000 construction workers have taken their own lives, according to data published by On The Tools. Men, particularly…