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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

Safety Services Company

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Out of those, 81 fatalities occurred from direct contact with electricity, likely causing electrocution.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Owners of existing buildings that do not comply with new regulations could face fines of $1 million or more. And, getting used to and consistently complying with new regulations could be a dramatic learning curve — one that contractors who are equipped with modern construction management software would be dramatically better prepared for.

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What Class Of Hard Hat for Electrical Work?

Work Gearz

When you are involved with construction work that includes electrics you need to ask what class of hard hat for electrical work is needed. Given that construction and electrical work can be dangerous, it is important that workers are well protected at all times. Class E hard hats, electrical hard hats.

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June 2016 newsletter

FDR Safety

If you asked the typical small business man or woman if he or she wanted to protect their employees from workplace accidents, the answer would, of course, be yes. Examples include the use of forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes, as well as lockout, confined-space and electrical safe work practices. Join Our Mailing List.

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

Safety Services Company

Regularly reviewing and training employees to the standard of the applicable codes and regulations is a proactive way to ensure compliance. The layers of OSHA regulation that protect workers focus on proper use and installation of safety systems, supervision, safe work procedures, maintenance and more. Excavations: Trenching/Shoring.

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Understanding furniture codes: Guidelines for safe and compliant installation

Construction Specifier

With the proliferation of electrical devices in day-to-day tasks, there is an increasing demand for seamless access to power sources without compromising aesthetics or safety. Compliance with UL962A helps prevent common electrical hazards, such as fires or shocks, encountered in furniture with built-in electrical components.