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Linear shower drain systems help deliver project on schedule

The new Market District Apartments in Ohio City will be located near the historic West Side Market, the oldest operating indoor/outdoor market space in Cleveland. Currently, the 13-story development is the largest sustainable, wood-constructed building in the country. Among other facilities, the new 385-unit structure encompasses a first-floor retail space, residential suites on floors two through seven and luxury penthouse suites on the ninth floor, as well as amenity space, including a large rental hall.




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The home improvement market is rising

Luxury bathrooms and kitchens have evolved, and the home improvement market is booming with IT-connected products. People want to control their heating, kitchen appliances, and plumbing products through apps.





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PPC Promotes Emily Leonczyk to Executive Director and Vice President

Leonczyk has served PPC since 2018, first as Director of Marketing and Communications followed by a promotion to Director of Operations. 




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How On-Demand Boxes Can Address E-Commerce and Sustainable Packaging Challenges

Right-sized, on-demand packaging solutions empower companies to optimize their processes, reducing waste and minimizing their carbon footprint.




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Advancements in Paperboard and Corrugated Packaging

Paperboard, corrugated and carton solutions have been a key area of focus for manufacturers due to their dependability and ease of use. This focus has resulted in key innovations regarding environmental responsibility and design investments.




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Al Levi: Getting employees to ‘released’

What does getting employees to “released” mean?




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AL Levi: What if I train them and they leave?

One of the most common things I see when I begin my work with a new contracting client is the resistance to train employees. 




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Al Levi: Fleet management done right

You may think you are too small to have a fleet manager, or so big you need a full-time fleet manager, and neither of those things is necessarily true.




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Meet commercial water heating needs with efficient, reliable propane systems

The demand for energy-efficient commercial appliances continues to grow — especially as government initiatives continue to promote the use of energy-efficient solutions.




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New age net-zero emerges from sustainable lifestyle

For decades, Janet Armstrong and Lloyd Davies have lived and breathed the sustainable lifestyle. Their way of life has ties to the example set by Janet’s father, who built the first solar house in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, way back in 1978.




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Code change prompts parking garage pipe replacement

Time savings, cleanliness and ease of installation — there were many advantages to CRW Mechanical’s use of Viega MegaPressG recently on a large project in Virginia.




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Advanced, efficient boiler system helps revitalize century-old home

The owner of a 107-year-old home sought an advanced hydronic heating solution for a major basement finishing project and to alleviate his existing heating woes on the first and second floors of the residence. The installation of an innovative and highly efficient boiler from Weil-McLain helped make the basement remodel a success and the family’s home comfortably warm throughout.




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Nicole Krawcke: Empowering women in the trades

When I first started working for Plumbing & Mechanical’s sister publication, The ACHR NEWS in 2014, I was often the only woman in the room at industry events. Those first few conferences were just a bit intimidating. In fact, it wasn’t until a HARDI annual conference that I first met other women in the industry — shout out to Colleen Keyworth, director of sales and marketing for Online-Access and immediate past president of Women in HVACR, for her immediate friendship then and for all the years since!




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Nicole Krawcke: The war on forever chemicals

Last month, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposal, if finalized, would regulate PFOA and PFOS as individual contaminants, and will regulate four other PFAS — PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS and GenX Chemicals — as a mixture.




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Want to retain employees? Give them a reason to stay

Retaining skilled employees is vital for plumbing and HVAC contractors. High turnover leads to disruptions and decreased customer satisfaction. To address this, many are finding innovative ways to encourage retention, including unique approaches from new companies.






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Adams Hudson: The problem with 'thermometer marketing'

Are you being proactive about your marketing plan?




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Marketing Magic: Secure market dominance during a home improvement boom

There’s no question that the demand for home improvement projects is red hot. 




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Julius Ballanco: Preventing scalding during water heater replacement

Thermostatic mixing valves and common sense can help prevent injury and litigation.




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Dan Holohan: Are you treating those systems?

I was wondering about boiler chemicals and how many contractors (if any) were using them on brand-new systems. Do we need them? 




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Dan Holohan: Why we use 180 degrees for hot-water systems

Most hydronic systems have the boiler running up to 180° F with water returning from the system at 160°. This rarely happens in real life, but it’s the traditional way we do things.




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Perspectivas de Las Condiciones Del Tiempo en el Trópico


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Perspectiva sobre las Condiciones del Tiempo en el Trópico
Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL
700 AM EST miércoles 13 de noviembre de 2024

Corregido para agregar información sobre los pronósticos de alta mar
y los avisos de tormentas.

Para el Atlántico Norte...Mar Caribe y el Golfo de México:

Mar Caribe Central y Occidental (AL99): Una amplia área de baja
presión sobre el Mar Caribe central continúa produciendo una gran
área de aguaceros y tormentas eléctricas. Las condiciones
ambientales son propicias para el desarrollo, y es probable que se
forme una depresión tropical en los próximos dos días mientras el
sistema se mueve lentamente hacia el oeste hacia el Mar Caribe
occidental. Después, es probable que se desarrolle aún más mientras
la perturbación serpentea sobre el Mar Caribe occidental durante el
fin de semana. Se espera que el sistema gire lentamente hacia el
noroeste a principios de la próxima semana. Los intereses a través
del Mar Caribe occidental y noroeste deben monitorear el progreso de
este sistema. Independientemente del desarrollo, se esperan fuertes
lluvias sobre Jamaica durante el próximo día. Para más información
sobre este sistema, incluidos los avisos de galerna, vea los
pronósticos de alta mar emitidos por el Servicio Nacional de
Meteorología. Un avión de la Fuerza Aérea Huracán Hunter investigará
este sistema más tarde hoy.
* Probabilidad de formación hasta 48 horas...alta...90 por ciento.
* Probabilidad de formación hasta 7 días...alta...90 por ciento.

&&
Los pronósticos de alta mar emitidos por el Servicio Nacional de
Meteorología se pueden encontrar bajo el encabezado de AWIPS
NFDHSFAT1, el encabezado de la OMM FZNT01 KWBC y en línea en
ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php

$$
Pronosticador Kelly

*** Este producto ha sido procesado automáticamente utilizando un
programa de traducción y puede contener omisiones y errores. El
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología no puede garantizar la precisión
del texto convertido. De haber alguna duda, el texto en inglés es
siempre la versión autorizada. ***




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Dig deeper into system factors behind at-risk actions

Most readers are familiar with the common phrase, “The errors of our ways.“ So why am I talking about the intention of our ways -- not errors – in this article?




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How to attract, retain & reward employees

Our company has been roofing/remodeling injury-free since inception in 2004. The behavior of people is the predominant cause of accidents and the variable that is most easily changed. Although this article is based on our roofing experiences, the principles are easily applied to any industry, especially those that involve hard labor, high turnover, or dangerous conditions.




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Hazcom for multi-employer sites

Today’s workplaces look far different than they have in the past, taking on many shapes, sizes and settings. As a result, more workers from multiple employers are working side-by-side at the same locations, increasing the shared responsibility for worker safety among employers.




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Healthcare facilities gain expert help in meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements

Hospitals, clinics and related medical centers can now choose from four new onsite consulting services introduced by  J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.




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Enhancing employee engagement and safety through targeted well-being programs

As we recognize the evolving landscape of employee engagement, it's clear that well-being initiatives play a crucial role in fostering this engagement. 




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2024's "Dirty Dozen” unsafe employers revealed

The National COSH announced the 2024 “Dirty Dozen” list of employers who put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices.




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PFAS Chemicals: What they are and 3 ways to control them

Organizations around the world are becoming extremely wary of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS or forever chemicals. But why is this important to your organization and how can you control them? 




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NIOSH offers free heat-stress prevention resources for employers and mine workers

Mine workers are experiencing an increase in dangerous health effects from heat exposure as surface temperatures get hotter and underground mines get deeper.




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DOL announces proposed rule to protect workers from extreme heat

The proposed rule would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces affected by excessive heat.




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Reducing toxic emissions: A holistic approach for industrial sustainability

While regulations exist to minimize dangers of toxic substances in industrial plants, there are additional methods that can be incorporated to effectively reduce air pollution in these facilities.




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Wearable Mobile Solutions to Improve EHS & Performance Management

In 2016, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) empowered miners with a new wearable device according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NIOSH researchers have documented that a continual personal dust monitor has created a 90% decrease in dangerous levels of dust for miners reducing pneumoconiosis (black lung).




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Business continuity and fire safety top of agenda for European chemicals giant

OXEA, part of the Oman Oil Company, is a leading chemicals manufacturer with operations around the globe. Its specialist products go towards making high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, printing inks and plastics.




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Taking safety to a new level — how supply chain risk management technology improves safety

Compared to 10-15 years ago, companies are safer. Whether it’s tighter regulations, more awareness, enhanced experience, technology improvements or other factors, companies are doing a better job keeping their employees safe at the workplace. However, that number has plateaued over the last couple of years—the total incident rate per 100 workers has not changed significantly since 2017.




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Roofers, linemen, oil and gas workers among top 10 most dangerous jobs

Every year, AdvisorSmith researches the most dangerous jobs in the United States based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The list doesn’t usually vary by too much, but there are some statistics worth a second look in the current list, which uses data from 2014-2018.




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Suez Canal congestion highlights problems in shipping industry safety

For six days, a massive ship called the Ever Given captivated the world as it remained stuck in the Suez Canal. The resulting congestion cost as much as $10 billion a day, slowing global maritime trade.




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DOL awards $5M to help fight workplace discrimination, harassment; empower working women in Nigeria, Liberia

The project will focus on empowering women workers, communities and institutions and increasing their capacity to prevent and address discrimination, violence and harassment against women in the workplace. 




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Hazchem Safety launches industry-first sustainable coverall

This industry-first innovation offers a carbon footprint saving of 3.7kg CO2e per coverall.




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OSHA: Subcontractor exposed employees to asbestos

In November 2023, OSHA investigators opened a complaint inspection after they observed employees not wearing protective equipment during structural demolition of a former hospital in Illinois.




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Dollar General OSHA settlement requires corporate-wide safety investments in stores nationwide

The retailer has struggled for years to comply with OSHA safety regulations





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Scrap metal management: More than quality assurance

Metal stamping manufacturing processes can quickly and cleanly create solid metal parts for a wide range of needs and industries. Small metal parts make up some of the most important pieces when creating larger scale items.




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White Paper | Application of Non-FR Emblems and Embroidery

Whether it is appropriate to attach non-FR embroidery and emblems to flame resistant protective garments is always a difficult question to address.




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Workplace injuries decline, but ASSE wants further improvements in job safety

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) says it is “encouraged” after seeing newly released data that shows a continued decrease in occupational injuries and illnesses, but thinks even more can be done to protect workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Nov. 9 that workplace injuries and illnesses at private industry employers were down by 48,500 cases in 2016 compared to the previous year.




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Honeywell’s VeriPRO fit-testing system

Get an accurate, real-world picture of your employees’ hearing protection.




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KPA unveils contractor management to streamline third-party compliance and reduce risk

Contractor Management is a standalone solution that works within KPA’s Flex software suite for an all-in-one solution to manage compliance and workplace EHS.




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Chemical protection coverall

DuPont has launched the DuPont™ Tyvek® 500 HP Model TY178 coverall.




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AIHA declares September Worker Health and Safety Month

AIHA will emphasize a specific worker health and safety theme every week throughout September.




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Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel increases profit, improves guest satisfaction with smoking detection system

Unauthorized smoking is a major challenge for any hotel with the actual costs of smoking averaging four to five times the cleaning fee. 




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Feds investigating major chemical fire at Bio-Lab Facility in Conyers, GA

The owner of a Georgia chemical plant that had a massive chemical fire has been cited and fined repeatedly by the federal government, mostly for violations related to employees not receiving proper safety training.




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NFPA 660: One combustible dust standard to rule them all

Currently designated as NFPA 660: Standard for Combustible Dusts, the all-encompassing standard will be completed in 2024 and likely released in late 2024/early 2025.