Tag: Standards
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Fire safety standards: what’s coming next for construction?
Aman Sharma MBE is the new chair of BSI’s strategic fire safety committee for the built environment. He tells Will Mann what new standards construction should look out for. Image: Dreamstime Will Mann: Tell us about your work as chair of the FSH/0 committee. What changes can the construction industry expect in fire safety standards…
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ECITB reviews occupational standards for pipefitters
Andrew Hockey, CEO at the ECITB, said: “National Occupational Standards are the bedrock of our training, tests and qualifications as they specify the required skills, knowledge and understanding for competent performance in various jobs and sectors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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ISO Standards: How Contractors Can Prepare for MEWPs Design Updates
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in Accessories, Attachments, Boom Lifts, Construction News, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Equipment, Featured, Lifting, Lifting & Material Handling, Lifting Equipment, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Other Equipment or Fleet Hardware, Other Equipment or Fleet Management Software, Other Technology Solutions, Rental, Safety Equipment – Other, Scissor Lift, Scissor Lifts, Technology, Vertical Lift, Vertical Mast LiftsA new international standard is reshaping how controls are designed on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), including boom lifts and scissor lifts. ISO 21455, titled Operator’s controls – Actuation, displacement, location and method of operation, was published in 2020 to improve operator safety and reduce the risk of accidents caused by inconsistent control layouts. Australia…
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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…
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JLG® Whitepaper Marks 5 Years of ANSI A92 Standards
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE:OSK] and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, announces the release of its latest whitepaper ANSI A92 Standards: A 5-Year Retrospective for Equipment Users, commemorating the 5th anniversary of the updated ANSI A92 standards. As the industry marks this important milestone, JLG emphasizes…
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Walmart and Alquist 3D Set New Standards with 3D Printed Supercenter Expansion
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, and Alquist 3D, a trailblazer in construction technology, have completed a groundbreaking project that could reshape how commercial buildings are built. The recent 5,000-square-foot expansion of Walmart’s Supercenter in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, was completed in record time using 3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology. This proves that automation and robotics…
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New Electrical Standards Shaping Commercial Construction
The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. It’s not just a guide, but the standard everyone must follow to ensure safety and reliability. With recent updates, the NEC is raising expectations. New rules focus on things like energy efficiency, improved safety measures, and renewable…
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Developer fined £63k after failing to meet ‘most basic H&S standards’
A London property developer has been fined £63,000 after safety inspectors found health and safety failures “so serious” that a construction site in East London had to be closed on two separate occasions. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated Nofax Enterprises following four visits to its site on Dalston Lane over a 13-month period…
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How to step up construction welfare standards
This month, Alex Minett from the Considerate Constructors Scheme starts a new column in CM, sharing best-practice ideas and case studies for managing construction sites, based on the CCS assessment. In his first article, he explains how to ensure welfare facilities are suitable, hygienic, and well-maintained. UK law mandates adequate welfare facilities under the Construction…
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What homeowners and landlords need to do to meet new EPC standards by 2030
In an effort to accelerate the UK’s transition to a more energy-efficient housing market, new regulations will require all rental properties to achieve a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2030. While these regulations are a step forward in making homes more sustainable, they also present significant challenges for landlords and homeowners,…