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What’s keeping you from closing more?

Don’t make these seven sales mistakes.




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Adams Hudson: Marketing secrets from online giants

Contractors are poised to use marketing method previously reserved for billionaires.




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Saving a culture: Going from worst to first

U.S. Navy Captain Mike Abrashoff was given command of the USS Benfold at age 36, making him the youngest commanding officer in the Pacific fleet. His challenge was daunting: the destroyer with 310 sailors was a notable loser, with low morale and the highest turnover in the Navy. Many safety and health pros early in their careers face the challenge of establishing their credibility.




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ISHN reveals all 30 category winners from its first-ever Readers’ Choice Award Contest

Thousands of Industrial Safety & Hygiene News subscribers jumped online to vote in ISHN’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards between March 1 and May 1, 2013. The results are in, and ISHN Publisher Randy Green has released the list of winning entries.




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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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How to protect yourself from silicosis on a jobsite

More than two million workers in the construction industry have been exposed to silica in the workplace. Short of a complete double lung transplant, silicosis is both a chronic and incurable condition.




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Sensing danger: Data from smart PPE makes for smarter heat safety programs this summer

Garney Construction trialed a new continuous monitoring smart PPE system, comprised of sensors worn on the arm of its workers and technology that collects data to signal when the worker may be headed for trouble while working in the heat.




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Will the most vulnerable workers benefit from AI?

How many years will it take for AI applications to trickle down to small contractors? The odds are the OSH benefits will not be equitably distributed.




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Safety lessons from California warehouse fires

California has had its fair share of fires over the years, especially the wild variety. This year’s wildfires have already burned more than 1 million acres, and nearly a dozen are still ablaze.  Now, the Golden State is facing an uptick in warehouse fires in some of its biggest and most populated cities, including Oakland, Carson and El Sereno.




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From past to present: Asbestos remains a hidden hazard

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.




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How to keep your people connected and protected from heat stress

The dangers of working in the heat and its adverse impacts are “predictable and largely preventable,” according to the WHO.




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Contractor again fails to protect workers from deadly fall hazards at construction sites

Wisconsin construction company has failed to correct multiple fall protection hazards, exposing workers to risk. 




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Do you have a plan? Protect workers from lung cancer

Crystalline silica is one of the most common elements on the planet, just behind oxygen. About 2.3 million workers are exposed to it in their workplace. It’s about 100 times smaller than sand and can be found on construction sites in building materials such as concrete, block, stone, sand, and mortar.




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Winterization as a defense: Protecting your machinery from corrosion

Effective winterizing strategies can protect your equipment from corrosion damage during cold seasons.




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News from 2024 NSC Safety Congress: Day 1

A number of awards and honors were given on Monday morning during the opening session of the 2024 NSC Safety Congress. 




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Words to live by from a blind adventurer

Erik Weihenmayer, billed as a world-class blind adventurer, delivered the traditional opening day motivational speech at this year’s NSC Congress & Expo.




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It’s time to provoke to spur action from OHS leaders

Why would I risk OHS organizational wrath with such nasty and unfounded comments?




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New book from women leaders discusses driving positive culture in the workplace

Business leaders offer advice and insights in their new co-written book for other aspiring women in manufacturing.




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Lessons from the Harvard Anti-Bullying Policy

Harvard’s recent Anti-Bullying Policy (the Policy) has many good elements. It is missing important elements regarding the definition of bullying and how the Policy should work. There are lessons in this. 




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Lessons from a music video: From saving children to improving workplace safety

While reminiscing about some of the impactful music videos my wife and I remember from the 1980s and ’90s, I ended up researching, learning something new and thinking differently. With our efforts to improve occupational safety, this article explores how certain songs transcend their role as mere entertainment in music and become powerful catalysts for change.




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What can safety professionals learn from psychology?

How to use psychological and behavioral knowledge to improve workplace safety. As a safety leader, it’s important to recognize moments when people are looking to you as an example and ensure that your behavior aligns with the values you’re working to instill in others.




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Investigation finds contractors failed to protect rigger from fatal 30-story fall at Fort Lauderdale high-rise

A 27-year-old rigger suffered fatal injuries after falling approximately 30 stories.





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Worker dies from stone slab fall due to company's failure to follow safety standards

Employees were using a forklift to take stone slabs off a storage rack when the slab became unsecured and struck the worker. OSHA investigators find it could have been prevented. 




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New Delta robot from ABB fastest for lightweight product picking and packing

A five-axis Delta robot is the latest innovation in ABB’s FlexPicker portfolio.




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Beverage packaging trends prompt flexibility from coding equipment

Sustainability and on-the-go consumption are among the key packaging influencing coding technology as these solutions look to support high line speeds and varying pack sizes.




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Neck banding machine from Deitz Co. automatically applies shrinkbands to tiny bottles

Packaging machinery manufacturer Deitz Co. has produced a neck banding machine that automatically applies tamper-evident shrinkbands onto tiny bottles. 




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eCommerce benefits from fundamental shift within consumers

More and more shoppers today are exploring the eCommerce channel for beverage purchases as awareness and accessibility are making it easier to navigate.




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Consumers continue to demand more from drinks

Consumers are more knowledgeable nowadays; therefore, they hold their food and beverage choices to higher standards, experts note.




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Natural colors help beverage-makers break from conventional

As wellness trends have taken hold in the beverage space, experts highlight how natural and organic trends are impacting color choices used in the market.




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Compact valve position indicator latest from Emerson

Global technology and engineering company Emerson recently launched a compact valve position indicator.




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Vision light with strobe technology latest from Smart Vision Lights

High-brightness LED lights designer and manufacturer Smart Vision Lights recently revealed the RHI200-DO Lightgistics series light.




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New DualMove pallet system conveyor from Dorner

Pioneer in conveyor technology Dorner recently revealed DualMove, a new pallet system conveyor. 




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From Fireball to Crierball

This football season, Fireball Whisky, Louisville, Ky., is literally transforming tears into cheers by collecting human tears at big rivalry games to create a game-changing, limited-edition whisky: Crierball.




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Lifeway Foods rejects proposal from Danone

Lifeway Foods Inc., Morton Grove, Ill., announced that its Board of Directors has rejected the unsolicited proposal made Sept. 23, by Danone North America PBC to acquire all the shares of Lifeway that it does not already own for $25 a share.




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New energy lemonades, iced teas latest from Javo Beverage

The company notes that these functional beverages provide both energy and the “added benefit of mental focus.” The 12-ounce servings contain 100 mg of natural caffeine, as well as 100 mg of natural L-theanine.




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Sweetener technology from Sweegan secures approval

The regulatory approval marks a milestone in Sweegen opening new markets in countries where brands seek new generation stevia ingredients, the company says.




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Reports released from suppliers

Ingredient companies announced new research on ingredients performance as well as company progress toward ESG.




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Tilray Brands to acquire 4 craft beer breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co.

Tilray Brands Inc., New York, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire four craft breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago. The acquisition includes Hop Valley Brewing Co., Terrapin Beer Co., Revolver Brewing and Atwater Brewery.




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High intensity line lights latest from Advanced Illumination

Provider of innovative lighting solutions for machine vision applications, Advanced Illumination, introduced its LL330 Series of Sealed High Intensity Line Lights.




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Entry-level label and print apply latest from FOX IV

At PACK EXPO International, which is set to take place Nov. 3-6 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, FOX IV Technologies will officially unveil its new 6312 Label Printer-Applicator.




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AI-powered geospatial solutions latest from Lytx

Lytx Inc., revealed its Weather Hazard Alerts. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered geospatial technology is available to all Lytx clients as a project within the Lytx Lab tab in their accounts.




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New oil shear brakes from Force Control eliminate costs, downtime

Force Control Industries, a leader in oil shear technology, unveiled its new MagnaShear motor brakes.




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Track and trace platform latest launch from Sojo Industries

Sojo Industries recently launched a track and trace platform for food and beverage brands.




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Amcor announces first-ever one-liter stock bottle made from PCR

Amcor unveiled its latest innovation: a 1-liter PET bottle for carbonated soft drink (CSD) use that is made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.




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HRbrain.ai Unveils Critical DE& Insights in American Workplaces from Global Study

Survey finds employees who perceive their workplace policies as not inclusive are twice as likely to be actively looking for new employment opportunities elsewhere




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LUNA SQUARE, Smart Device Brand that Integrates with Household Appliances from South Korea— Is Now Available on Amazon

Smart lifestyle with smart light and humidifier — now available on Amazon U.S.A. Store plus all their products can be controlled with smartphones through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi easily by one touch or shake.




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New Concept Kids Bike from Belsize Bike

New Bike from Belsize Becomes A Christmas Favorite For Kids In The United States




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"The Liquidator", Jeff Schwarz Buys Rare Collection of Aboriginal Memorabilia from Movie Set to be Auctioned Live Online

First Nations Memorabilia collectors can own a piece of history from the late 1600-1700s when English and French colonists arrived in the New World in this rare live online auction




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Axiom Contemporary Opens Its Latest Exhibition, Big Game, Featuring the Works of 15 Artists from Around the World

The Exhibition Will Be on Display Through March 31st, 2023, at Axiom Contemporary's Gallery Located at the Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix, AZ




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US$8 billion invested in edge since 2020 – new research from STL Partners

STL Partners' report reveals nearly US$8 billion invested in edge computing since 2020, with a shift towards mature, scale-up investments and significant growth in later-stage VC funding, marking industry resilience and investor confidence.