Tag: Safety
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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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Shawmut Design and Construction Wraps Up Safety Week 2025
Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $2 billion national construction management firm, marked Safety Week 2025 with a series of nationwide events centered on Total Worker Health, reinforcing the company’s commitment to prioritizing both physical safety and mental well-being across all projects and offices. Over a thousand Shawmut employee-owners and trade partners participated in toolbox talks,…
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Safety Tips for Equipment Rentals in Earth Drills
When it comes to operating a powerful earth drill, safety is key. Helping rental customers understand and implement safety measures can reduce the risk of injuries and help ensure a smooth, efficient digging process. From preparing the worksite and checking equipment to following proper operational procedures, here are key steps to help them maximize safety…
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Commercial Fire Safety Market to Hit $35B by 2030
Fire safety and security detection systems are mandatory in all commercial buildings, with stricter regulations for critical infrastructure like clean labs, data centers, and hospitals. These systems typically feature a centralized control panel linked to smoke/heat detectors, alarms, and other triggers to alert authorities or activate emergency protocols. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research,…
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Lighting Enhances Safety and Well-Being on DC Trails
The Washington DC Smart Street Lighting Project is considered the nation’s largest streetlight modernization P3 project to date. Designed to enhance public safety, improve energy efficiency, and preserve the historic aesthetic of the nation’s capital, this project transformed over 75,000 streetlights into a state-of-the-art, smart-controlled network. ENGIE North America spearheaded the large-scale urban lighting upgrade…
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Safety data: Where to get started
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Gathering and applying detailed data analytics to improve safety on the jobsite may be easier than it appears, according to experts who gathered to discuss falls in construction during a May 7 webinar moderated by…
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Durkan hit by fire safety remediation bill
Danny Durkan, executive chairman of the Durkan Group, said: “I’m pleased to report an operating profit, with a strong balance sheet and liquidity for 2024. This financial position ensures we can continue to invest in our land pipeline to increase scale, as well as manage ongoing business risks. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Durkan hit by fire safety remediation bill
Danny Durkan, executive chairman of the Durkan Group, said: “I’m pleased to report an operating profit, with a strong balance sheet and liquidity for 2024. This financial position ensures we can continue to invest in our land pipeline to increase scale, as well as manage ongoing business risks. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Suppliers chosen for £800m building safety and compliance framework
A R G EuropeConnollyABCA SystemsAdastonAddison GreenAHR Building ConsultancyAirey Miller SurveysAirtech AnalysisAJSAllium EnvironmentalAlphatrack SystemsAmianto ServicesAmstech Asbestos RemovalsApproved Fire Safety Architectural DecoratorsArk Fire Protection AsbestechASEL Integrated Security SolutionsAspect ContractsAxiom Building SolutionsAyerst EnvironmentalBailey Partnership (Group)Baydale Control SystemsBB7 FireBell GroupBradley Environmental ConsultantsC.L.C. ContractorsCalfordseadenCapital Property & Construction ConsultantsCasa Environmental ServicesCheckmate Fire SolutionsChurchill Contract ServicesClear Safety ServicesClearview EnvironmentalClifford DevlinCountrywide Environmental ServicesDanacomDelco…
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Health and safety wins for Belfast transport hub
The construction team has placed health and safety as its top priority since starting on site. Over 2,500 people have been inducted on to the project. There have been over 12,500 training hours, over 600 toolbox talks, 7,000 daily briefings, bi-annual safety stand-downs and an entrance tunnel decorated to focus on site safety and ‘getting…