Tag: protect
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Home security when you’re on holiday — the best ways to protect your property
What’s meant to be a relaxing break certainly won’t be if you’re worrying about home security when you’re on holiday. Visions of break-ins are enough to take the shine off a trip away. There are strategies that can soothe your anxiety, though. Getting prepared with a combination of physical and smart home security systems, avoiding…
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Worker safety is in jeopardy if we don’t protect NIOSH
Sandra J. Domeracki is a clinical professor in the Community Health Systems Department in the School of Nursing at the University of California, San Francisco. Opinions are the author’s own. On April 1, thousands of Health and Human Services workers arrived at work to find their identification badges failed to let them into their jobsite.…
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Worker safety is in jeopardy if we don’t protect NIOSH
Sandra J. Domeracki is a clinical professor in the Community Health Systems Department in the School of Nursing at the University of California, San Francisco. Opinions are the author’s own. On April 1, thousands of Health and Human Services workers arrived at work to find their identification badges failed to let them into their jobsite.…
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Would you volunteer? Government launches new ‘Dad’s Army’ Home Guard to protect power plants and pipelines
The UK government plans to bring back a volunteer ‘Home Guard’ to protect critical infrastructure like power plants and energy pipelines. This move aims to reduce risks of disruptions that could trigger energy price rises and impact household bills. It forms part of a broader Strategic Defence Review responding to increasing global threats and aiming…
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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…
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A Safer Skyline: How AI Can Protect Construction Forces
As cities like New York continue to grow and expand their skylines, so does the human cost and risk of building it. According to the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH), the number of construction deaths rose a staggering 43% across 2024. Of those deaths, 74% were classified as preventable. Major metropolitan…
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How to protect your garden during a build
Understanding how to protect your garden during a build is vital if you’re going to prevent damage to your plants, shrubs and trees. While undertaking an extension for your home is an exciting prospect it’s also important to make sure your garden doesn’t suffer during the process, so that it ends up needing an overhaul…
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How To Protect Decks from Water Damage
Outdoor decking is a desirable feature in residential homes, apartment complexes, commercial applications, and beyond—it’s an ideal way to enhance livability, functionality and value of any property. Whether it’s wood, concrete, or other material, additional outdoor living space is something that property owners are increasingly interested in. Indeed, the global decking market has experienced substantial…
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3 Pavement Industry Keys: Be Resourceful, Serve Your Clients, Protect Your Business
In our asphalt businesses we are in the service business, meaning we provide a service to others. Maybe we provide our service to residential customers, maybe commercial or municipal. Regardless, we are the problem solvers. If your parking lot needs lines, we can do it. If you have a sink hole, we can fix it. …
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Storm Damage in Austin: How to Protect Your Property
The region’s unpredictable weather, especially during storm season, can wreak havoc on residential and commercial properties. From powerful hailstorms to fierce winds and torrential downpours, Austin homeowners and business owners must stay vigilant to protect their investments from costly storm damage. Understanding Storm Damage in Austin The climate in Austin is characterized by sudden temperature…