Tag: Safety
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Manufacturer Highlights Fire Safety for National Battery Day
Shining a Light on Fire Safety for National Battery Day – February 18th -CT-MADE PRODUCT LINE PREVENTS DANGEROUS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES- WHO?: Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT®) in Watertown, Conn. WHAT?: Urges safe storage and transportation of lithium-ion batteries on a day that celebrates the invention that powers our lives. From our cell phones to the cars we drive,…
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Safety experts warn of lithium-ion batteries risks in construction
CROSS-UK advises managing these risks by implementing safety measures such as the use of a battery management system, installation of fire detection and suppression systems, safe storage and disposal practices, adequate ventilation, regular inspection and maintenance, and proper emergency procedures. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Wood company fined again after repeated safety failures at Cowie plant
A multinational wood manufacturer has been fined more than £1m after two workers were injured in separate incidents at its plant in Cowie. West Fraser (Europe) Ltd, formerly known as Norbord, pleaded guilty to several health and safety breaches related to the two accidents, which happened within six months of each other in 2020. It…
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Is the Building Safety Act slowing the pace of cladding remediation?
Meanwhile, Vista Tower in Stevenage has so far been the subject of two separate FTT decisions. The first, DLUHC v Grey GR Limited Partnership granted the government’s application for a remediation order against Grey, the railway workers’ pension fund. The second, Grey GR Limited Partnership v Edgewater (Stevenage) Limited and others, determined Grey’s application for…
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Advanced Industrial Tech: Boosting Workplace Safety & Efficiency
In industrial environments, cutting-edge equipment and technologies are driving progress. These innovations are not only enhancing safety protocols. They’re also streamlining operations and solving challenges that were once unavoidable. Safer practices combined with improved efficiency create a new standard for how industries operate today. Boosting Workplace Ergonomics and Efficiency Through Exoskeleton Technology Exoskeletons are wearable…
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How Dashcams are Enhancing Safety and Protecting Fleets From Fraud
Let’s face it — we live in a world where everything is prone to going viral. A recent epidemic that has taken the Internet and social media platforms by storm is auto insurance fraud attempts, thanks to the rapid adoption of dashcams. Dashcams have become essential for businesses reliant on vehicles and heavy equipment. They…
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Safety Tips for Construction at a Children’s Playground
Every city has a few playgrounds where young ones can have fun and interact with each other. The city often designs these playgrounds, but typically awards them to independent contractors. If you are fortunate enough to secure the bid for such a contract, you must proceed cautiously when designing the playground. Check out some essential…
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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…