em Linear shower drain systems help deliver project on schedule By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
em The home improvement market is rising By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
em 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
em How On-Demand Boxes Can Address E-Commerce and Sustainable Packaging Challenges By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Right-sized, on-demand packaging solutions empower companies to optimize their processes, reducing waste and minimizing their carbon footprint. Full Article
em Advancements in Paperboard and Corrugated Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
em Al Levi: Getting employees to ‘released’ By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 What does getting employees to “released” mean? Full Article
em AL Levi: What if I train them and they leave? By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 One of the most common things I see when I begin my work with a new contracting client is the resistance to train employees. Full Article
em Al Levi: Fleet management done right By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
em Meet commercial water heating needs with efficient, reliable propane systems By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The demand for energy-efficient commercial appliances continues to grow — especially as government initiatives continue to promote the use of energy-efficient solutions. Full Article
em New age net-zero emerges from sustainable lifestyle By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
em Code change prompts parking garage pipe replacement By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
em Advanced, efficient boiler system helps revitalize century-old home By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
em Nicole Krawcke: Empowering women in the trades By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 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! Full Article
em Nicole Krawcke: The war on forever chemicals By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
em Want to retain employees? Give them a reason to stay By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
em Adams Hudson: The problem with 'thermometer marketing' By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Are you being proactive about your marketing plan? Full Article
em Marketing Magic: Secure market dominance during a home improvement boom By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 There’s no question that the demand for home improvement projects is red hot. Full Article
em Julius Ballanco: Preventing scalding during water heater replacement By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Thermostatic mixing valves and common sense can help prevent injury and litigation. Full Article
em Dan Holohan: Are you treating those systems? By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 I was wondering about boiler chemicals and how many contractors (if any) were using them on brand-new systems. Do we need them? Full Article
em Dan Holohan: Why we use 180 degrees for hot-water systems By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
em Perspectivas de Las Condiciones Del Tiempo en el Trópico By www.nhc.noaa.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:20:59 GMT 267 ACCA62 KNHC 131220 TWOSAT 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. *** Full Article
em Dig deeper into system factors behind at-risk actions By www.ishn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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? Full Article
em How to attract, retain & reward employees By www.ishn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
em Hazcom for multi-employer sites By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
em Healthcare facilities gain expert help in meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:25:56 -0500 Hospitals, clinics and related medical centers can now choose from four new onsite consulting services introduced by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Full Article
em Enhancing employee engagement and safety through targeted well-being programs By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 As we recognize the evolving landscape of employee engagement, it's clear that well-being initiatives play a crucial role in fostering this engagement. Full Article
em 2024's "Dirty Dozen” unsafe employers revealed By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:42:31 -0400 The National COSH announced the 2024 “Dirty Dozen” list of employers who put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices. Full Article
em PFAS Chemicals: What they are and 3 ways to control them By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 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? Full Article
em NIOSH offers free heat-stress prevention resources for employers and mine workers By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:26:13 -0400 Mine workers are experiencing an increase in dangerous health effects from heat exposure as surface temperatures get hotter and underground mines get deeper. Full Article
em DOL announces proposed rule to protect workers from extreme heat By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:25:53 -0400 The proposed rule would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces affected by excessive heat. Full Article
em Reducing toxic emissions: A holistic approach for industrial sustainability By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
em Wearable Mobile Solutions to Improve EHS & Performance Management By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 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). Full Article
em Business continuity and fire safety top of agenda for European chemicals giant By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
em Taking safety to a new level — how supply chain risk management technology improves safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:17:00 -0500 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. Full Article
em Roofers, linemen, oil and gas workers among top 10 most dangerous jobs By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
em Suez Canal congestion highlights problems in shipping industry safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:53:00 -0400 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. Full Article
em DOL awards $5M to help fight workplace discrimination, harassment; empower working women in Nigeria, Liberia By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:11:45 -0500 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. Full Article
em Hazchem Safety launches industry-first sustainable coverall By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:19:59 -0400 This industry-first innovation offers a carbon footprint saving of 3.7kg CO2e per coverall. Full Article
em OSHA: Subcontractor exposed employees to asbestos By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2024 12:18:24 -0400 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. Full Article
em 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
em Scrap metal management: More than quality assurance By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:45:00 -0500 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. Full Article
em 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
em Workplace injuries decline, but ASSE wants further improvements in job safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
em Honeywell’s VeriPRO fit-testing system By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Get an accurate, real-world picture of your employees’ hearing protection. Full Article
em KPA unveils contractor management to streamline third-party compliance and reduce risk By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:40:21 -0400 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. Full Article
em Chemical protection coverall By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 DuPont has launched the DuPont™ Tyvek® 500 HP Model TY178 coverall. Full Article
em AIHA declares September Worker Health and Safety Month By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 AIHA will emphasize a specific worker health and safety theme every week throughout September. Full Article
em Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel increases profit, improves guest satisfaction with smoking detection system By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:43:28 -0400 Unauthorized smoking is a major challenge for any hotel with the actual costs of smoking averaging four to five times the cleaning fee. Full Article
em Feds investigating major chemical fire at Bio-Lab Facility in Conyers, GA By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:24:34 -0400 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. Full Article
em NFPA 660: One combustible dust standard to rule them all By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article