id Video: 2024 Kitchen & Bath Trends Live from KBIS By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show marked the most successful show in its 60-year history this past February. Watch a few of the exhibitors talk about their product. Full Article
id Chicago Faucet Co. names new Milwaukee Training Center after former president and CEO By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Andreas Nowak dedicated 19 years of service to both Geberit and the Chicago Faucet Co., leaving a lasting impact through his visionary leadership. Full Article
id PPC Promotes Emily Leonczyk to Executive Director and Vice President By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:15:37 -0500 Leonczyk has served PPC since 2018, first as Director of Marketing and Communications followed by a promotion to Director of Operations. Full Article
id Ranpak’s Cut’it!™ EVO Multi-Lid allows four unique branded lids on a single machine By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Packaging solution automatically shortens cartons to match their highest point of filling and then glues a lid securely in place, reducing material usage and costs. Full Article
id How2Recycle® Pre-qualifies Metsä Board Paperboard Grades as Widely Recyclable By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Whereas requests for the designation are typically submitted by brand owners, Metsä Board is one of the few material suppliers to get their paperboard grades proactively pre-qualified. Full Article
id Metsä Board Decides Against Investing in the Kaskinen Folding Boxboard Mill By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:34:34 -0400 Metsä Board will write down the costs of the pre-engineering, in total approximately EUR 8 million, treated as an investment, as an item affecting comparability in the January-March 2024 operating result. Full Article
id Al Levi: No such thing as accidental company culture By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 I’ve been incredibly lucky to work with some great contractors over the years. I shared what I had learned along the way at my own company, and I brought those insights and systems to their companies to help them grow and succeed. Full Article
id Al Levi: Hire willing people, provide skills or pay the price By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 “Hire willing people and provide them the skills — as opposed to hiring spoiled, experienced people with skills and behavior problems.” Full Article
id Al Levi: New practices for COVID-19 By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 There’s an ancient proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. Full Article
id Bridging the gap with virtual training By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Zoeller’s state-of-the-art training facility, the Center for Excellence, has been drawing contractors, engineers and distributors in for product training over the past five years. Full Article
id Tankless water heaters continue to blossom in nonresidential applications By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Water heater manufacturer Rinnai America Corp. has been working for the last three years with a state department of corrections to upgrade the water heating systems in five prison facilities. Full Article
id Manage expectations and avoid disappointment By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 A ‘differentiation standard’ can help you stand out from the rest as a top contractor. Full Article
id Adams Hudson: 3 marketing mistakes to avoid By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Not every ad is for leads, and your message is more important than you think. Full Article
id COVID-19 tips for plumbing contractors: How to adjust your mindset and your marketing By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 14:02:00 -0400 By following the tips below, you can mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on your business and lay some groundwork that will make your company more successful in the long run. Full Article
id Dan Holohan: What's inside? By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This one goes back a bunch of years. The contractor was a good steam man, but he had run out of ideas with this job. It was a typical, five-story, New York City tenement building. Its one-pipe steam system had served generations of tenants for more than 100 years. Full Article
id Coping with the tide of everyday operations By www.ishn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Safety professionals work diligently to engage both leaders and employees. But there is often a challenge: leaders wish their employees would just "be careful" without doing diligence to hazard identification, assessment and control. The result: workers claim leaders are only concerned with productivity and budgets. Full Article
id J. J. Keller to provide free safety & compliance event for healthcare facilities By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:47:08 -0500 Complimentary webcast on March 21 will cover the most pressing challenges in the Environment of Care and Life Safety. Full Article
id Innovations in workplace first aid By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:48:51 -0400 One of the major challenges in workplace safety is that people tend to think they’re invincible at work. This means they’re less likely to take the time to properly prepare for an emergency. Full Article
id DOL awards $3.8m to Florida after Hurricane Ian By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 11:21:45 -0400 In September 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane along Florida’s southwest coast, bringing high winds, storm surges and massive flooding. Full Article
id Sensidyne launches Gilian Go-Cal Pro air flow calibrator By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:42:32 -0500 Sensidyne® launches Gilian® Go-CalTM Pro, an advanced portable air flow calibrator designed to revolutionize precision calibration on the jobsite. Full Article
id A comprehensive guide to combustible dust best practices By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400 This article describes potential sources of combustible dust and outlines best inspection practices for OSH professionals, certified industrial hygienists and certified remediators to perform the suspect combustible dust inspection. Full Article
id Touchless app for health screenings and contact tracing helps protect millions of dollars in bids for Ampirical By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:36:00 -0500 Many companies are still refining how they’ll safely bring employees back to the office. Yet not every business can operate with a 100 percent remote workforce. For some, essential employees need to be onsite at all times. Ampirical is one of those businesses. Full Article
id Children working dangerous jobs — let parents decide? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:06:26 -0400 “Let families decide” is the only reform of the DOL chapter in Project 2025 - a controversial Republican blueprint - specifically referencing job safety. This article is about youth safety, not politics. What do you think? Full Article
id Shipping and transportation protocols during COVID-19 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 07:25:20 -0400 The shipping and trucking industry has had to work within unique OSHA standards for years. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, logistics companies will have to adapt to new, changing regulations. Not everything is a matter of law, and some guidelines may be unclear, so this isn't always a straightforward task Full Article
id COVID-19 safety concerns lead to rising OSHA whistleblower complaints By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 There have been some unsettling reports recently of large increases in the number of whistleblower complaints to OSHA related to COVID-19. Full Article
id A + A 2021 to be a hybrid trade fair experience By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:26:00 -0400 The OSH industry looks forward to A+A as a physical trade fair in autumn 2021. This is confirmed by the exhibitor registrations received to date. From October 26 – 29, 2021 over 1,000 companies will showcase their products, solutions and global innovations to predominantly European visitors at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. Full Article
id Can your company get canceled for hidden Russian connections in the supply chain? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:24:41 -0400 Whether you agree or not with the increasing ESG scrutiny on companies, your business and bottom line are in jeopardy if you are not as attentive to ESG as you are ensuring your workers and contractors are safe. Full Article
id Dollar General OSHA settlement requires corporate-wide safety investments in stores nationwide By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:42:22 -0400 The retailer has struggled for years to comply with OSHA safety regulations Full Article
id Adidas faces OSHA penalties for recurring fall hazards at NY warehouse By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:33:06 -0400 Sportswear manufacturer failed to correct its fall hazard violations from 2021 OSHA inspection. Full Article
id A moral imperative: Preventing arc flash, and fatality and serious injury incidents By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Electrical-related fatalities and serious injuries (FSI)* are among the noted FSIs. FSIs represent a safety and health challenge that has gained increasing visibility in the past decade as even organizations with elite environment, health and safety programs struggle to reduce FSI numbers. Full Article
id White Paper | Application of Non-FR Emblems and Embroidery By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Whether it is appropriate to attach non-FR embroidery and emblems to flame resistant protective garments is always a difficult question to address. Full Article
id The ultimate safety guide to welding PPE By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:50:41 -0400 Welding is an essential part of numerous manufacturing and assembly processes, employing more than 400,000 people in the United States alone. Because of the nature of the job — working with high temperatures and molten metals — injuries are likely. Full Article
id Magid and CarbonX partner to co-brand Line of FR garments introducing Magid® FR by CarbonX® By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:40:08 -0500 National PPE manufacturer and distributor Magid has partnered with flame-resistant (FR) PPE and apparel company CarbonX to co-brand a line of FR garments that they’re calling Magid® FR by CarbonX®. Full Article
id Magid Cool Powered by Mission® Cooling Flame-Resistant Technology By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:59:11 -0400 Flame-resistant cooling gaiter and towel. Full Article
id Magid softside safety goggles By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 A soft construction goggle for a comfortable fit. Full Article
id SHOWA Group appoints Charles Miller President and COO of Americas and Oceania By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:29:16 -0400 Miller brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having been a vital part of SHOWA's operations for nearly two decades. Full Article
id Magid Glove & Safety named a winner of The Chicagoland Top Workplaces Award By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:25:56 -0500 With close to 100,000 licensed businesses in the City of Chicago alone, Magid was one of only 196 businesses to make this list. Full Article
id Hy-Brid Lifts announces director of sales for Southeast United States By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:12:33 -0500 Full Article
id Mitigating the hidden risks of start-up and shutdown operations By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 While commonly associated with planned shutdowns and turnarounds, SU/SD operations also encompass routine operational cycles and processes that occur independently of these events. These SU/SD operations produce various risks that need to be carefully managed to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial facilities. Full Article
id U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigates release of toxic hydrofluoric acid at Honeywell facility By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:48 -0400 This is the third serious incident involving the release of HF at the Louisiana facility in the last three years, official says. Full Article
id The future of industrial safety: How autonomous systems can prevent accidents By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:37:22 -0400 Imagine a world where industrial accidents are almost non-existent, where robots, drones and AI-powered technologies work together to create the safest possible work environments. Full Article
id From past to present: Asbestos remains a hidden hazard By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:12:00 -0400 Originally celebrated, asbestos was widely used across various industries from construction to automotive manufacturing for many years. However, the same properties that made it so valuable have also made it a lingering danger. Full Article
id A guide to power generation plant safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:21:48 -0400 Power generation plants are essential for meeting the world's energy needs, but they also pose significant hazards to workers. In this guide, we'll briefly explore the top hazards in power generation plants and discuss effective solutions to minimize risks and improve safety. Full Article
id Study finds workplace safety training for older kids is effective By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:32:54 -0400 A recent study shows that teaching older kids about workplace safety can significantly improve their knowledge and attitudes. Full Article
id Hidden risks in the construction site By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2024 09:15:00 -0400 Explore hidden risks on construction sites from hearing loss to vibration injuries. Full Article
id Survey finds worldwide EHS budgets to increase 5.4% in 2018 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The largest annual global survey of environment, health and safety directors says that EHS budgets will increase by an average of 5.4% in 2018. This is according to a survey of 382 EHS directors by independent research firm Verdantix in 31 countries and 25 industries worldwide. Full Article
id Artificial intelligence and automation helps with holiday retail shipping By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:17:00 -0500 Businesses can achieve maximum success during the holiday season by utilizing AI and automation in their retail shipping operations. The holiday season is critical for companies, but the increased sales often come with shipping headaches. Luckily, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation provide key solutions for simplifying shipping for businesses and customers. Full Article
id Best practices to protect roadside construction workers By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:04:35 -0400 Roadside work zones pose extreme risk for the laborers who build and maintain our highways, roads, bridges, tunnels and utilities. Highway maintenance jobs are among the most dangerous in the U.S. Full Article
id Memorial Day is the fourth most dangerous holiday for driver fatalities By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 14:27:56 -0400 The research highlights the average number of fatalities that normally occur per month and per day of the month and compares these figures with the average number of fatalities during each national holiday. Full Article
id Fourth of July: America's second deadliest driving holiday By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:24:31 -0400 Driving during a national holiday is always a risk. Stay safe out there! Full Article