Tag: working
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Working at height safely with status tagging system
Scafftag helps Bancroft meet working at height regulations With 150 directly employed staff working on fast-track fit-outs at any one time across the South East, health and safety is a priority for mechanical and electrical services company Bancroft. With increasing legislation and pressure for companies to achieve excellence in this area, Bancroft wanted to improve business performance…
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Risks and Benefits of Unsecured Working Capital Loans
Your business requires immediate capital but lacks collateral assets to secure a loan? You might find unsecured working capital loans to be the solution you need. Over recent years these financing options became increasingly popular as companies of all sizes have been using them to obtain quick and flexible funding. Businesses find this financing attractive…
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Working at height: safety innovation in action
Manufacturers and rental companies are showcasing the latest technologies and innovation that are helping to transform the sector’s approach to safety Here, Powered Access takes a look at five exciting examples of safety innovation in action. This latest device from Niftylift has been inspired by standard safety practices in the automotive sector. It can be…
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Working with alternative concrete binders: BSI’s new guidance
Traditional Portland cement, a major ingredient in conventional concrete, plays a huge role in global CO2 emissions. This is because its production requires a lot of energy. In the UK alone, according to the European Ready Mixed Concrete Organisation, about 11.7 million tonnes of Portland cement are used annually. This results in millions of tonnes…
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5 Essential Safety Tips for Working at Heights
Working at heights requires careful planning and the proper safety measures. Employers and workers must follow strict precautions to prevent accidents. Falls can cause severe injuries and long-term consequences for those involved. Everyone working at heights should understand potential hazards and ways to stay protected. This article covers essential safety tips for working in elevated…
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How small is too small for a bathroom sink? Working out your bathroom sink sizes
There are compact versions of most bathroom items these days, from mini baths to space-saving showers, but should you reduce the size of your sink if it gains valuable space? The correct layout for a bathroom can be achieved by streamlining sanitaryware, such as smaller sinks, which can be incredibly useful. However you should be…
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‘I’m working with construction SMEs to boost their innovation’
Dr Graeme Larsen FCIOB, associate dean (sustainability) at the University College of Estate Management, on opening up the current discourse around healthy communities. What are you working on at present? I am working on a number of initiatives, with the key focus being strategic and operational sustainability. This relates to the development of new taught…
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Engaging For Results Part I – Working with and Through Others
“We were all there. I mean, who wasn’t? It seemed like no one had been left off the invite for this meeting. Everyone shared their two cents. The resource shortage was obvious. We need to act. Everyone agreed. At least, I thought everyone agreed. Until this morning. An unexpected email from the Division Director. He’s…
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Cordapillar- A New Solution to a Safer Working Environment
A simple innovation is often all it takes to solve a nagging problem. Cordapillar deals with the predicament that is all too familiar to everyone: extension cords running loose on the floor, creating potentially hazardous conditions in the working environment. OSHA wants you to better protect your construction workers today. Cord protection is an essential part…
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New Efficient Ways of Working in Construction- Interview with Mallorie Brodie
In this episode of AEC Business Podcast I interview Mallorie Brodie, co-founder of Bridgit, a leader in user-friendly construction software. Mallorie shares insight on how new technologies like Google Glass and Thalmic Labs’s Myo armband, combined with mobile computing, will change the way we work on a construction site. Mallorie holds a certificate in Entrepreneurship from…