Mounting solar panels at the proper angle is critical in maximizing system performance.

Manufacturers are reducing costs of systems to remain competitive with other energy sources.

Salt-free water softeners

How an Upstate NY school now heats with locally produced wood chips.

Times change and so do the codes.

Professionalism is key to the future success of hydronics and radiant.

RPA-sponsored programs at AHR focused on radiant technology.

...LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING EXPECTED IN HONDURAS THROUGH THE WEEKEND... As of 7:00 AM EST Thu Nov 14 the center of Nineteen was located near 15.9, -82.2 with movement W at 15 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1004 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 35 mph.

How can smaller, locally-owned home service businesses compete with larger companies for a new generation of workers? Beyond better pay and a more engaging culture, they must use technology to attract younger employees.

Additional ideas to keep jobsites safe.

Think back to your own business decisions. How many were costly and should have been better? You will naturally face many more critical decisions in the future. Some of them may be minor but many of them will determine your continued success and survival!

 Many parents avoid any discussion about the facts of life with their children. Are you one of many contractors who have never clearly defined the “facts of wages” with each of your employees? 

 At a recent seminar, three contractors invited me to have lunch. Two of them had used my consulting services more than 10 years ago and they were trying to convince the third to call me.  

I have spent many years as the boss and fully realize how many critical items we are responsible for and how much attention that requires. Unfortunately, as the boss, you forget about your own personal safety. My No. 1 concern is for you, the contractor — for your safety and that of your managers and all your employees.

ISHN picked out these sound bites from keynoters, speakers and attendees at ASSE’s Safety 2014 national professional development conference and expo in Orlando this past June:

From absorbents and apparel to eye, foot, hand, fall protection and more, ASSE Safety 2015 attendees reviewed innovative products and services June 7-9 at ISHN's booth in Dallas's Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The votes have been counted and the winners are below...

A walk through the Safety 2016 expo floor on Sunday afternoon revealed a stronger emphasis than ever on safety data collection and analysis. The age of "going mobile" has come to professional safety. The idea is to make safety inspections, audits, job safety analyses and job observations faster, smarter, and easier to do.

Almost every training vendor at the Safety 2016 expo in Atlanta is promoting some form of online training and education. "eLearning" signs and banners are ubiquitous, as though online is the only way to train employees.

One trend evident at ASSE's Safety 2016 expo in Atlanta is products and services aimed at the "worker athlete."

When it comes to ladder safety, avoiding fines and fatalities is a big concern. Three of OSHA’s top ten “serious” violations in 2015 were related to falls. Every day, one person dies in a ladder-related accident. Fall prevention is a focal point for safety leaders.

In today’s workplace, fatigue is four times more likely to contribute to workplace impairment than drugs or alcohol, Susan Sawatzky of In-Scope Solutions said Monday. Yet this prevalent health and safety risk is still largely under-recognized by the majority of organizations and industries, she said.

A spirited Plenary Session on Wednesday, June 21, will be held town hall-style, featuring some of the most recognizable names in safety. They will focus on the controversial topic of behavior-based safety (BBS) to understand the human side of safety performance improvement in a time of political transition and de-regulation.

Behavior-based safety has been practiced since the Ford Motor Company used it to increase seat belt usage in 1970s. Controversy has dogged it ever since, especially in the 1980s and 1990s when the BBS bandwagon attracted a small army of consultants.

On the expo floor at ASSE’s Safety 2017, Caterpillar displayed one of the latest tools in the battle against unsafe fatigue on the job. In-cab monitoring is a way to keep operators alert and safe.

ISHN's White Paper presents in-depth research of the EHS field and profiles of industrial safety and hygiene companies.

For all the change brought on by the recession and post-recession uncertainty, it’s status quo for most EHS departments in 2012, according to ISHN’s reader survey:

State of the EHS Nation:

Exclusive results from ISHN’s 28^th annual White Paper Reader Survey

State of the EHS Nation- Exclusive results from ISHN’s 28^th annual White Paper Reader Survey:

State of the EHS Nation- Exclusive results from ISHN’s 28^th annual White Paper Reader Survey.

State of the EHS Nation- Exclusive results from ISHN’s 28^th annual White Paper Reader Survey.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) for the eyes and face is designed to prevent or lessen the severity of injuries to workers.

It’s been a long hard slog for the U.S. economy to recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2008

The most pressing issue facing EHS professionals in the new year, according to ISHN’s 2015 EHS State of the Nation subscriber survey, is an age-old challenge that has been reported in ISHN State of the Nation surveys since the 1980s – dealing with the safety and health attitudes and behaviors of line employees. Consider:

According to ISHN’s 2015 EHS State of the Nation subscriber survey, overall, income figures, budget resources and staffing levels, job satisfaction and job security show much more stability, and in a number of cases growth, than reported in ISHN State of the Nation surveys 5-10-15 years ago.

In an age where academic degrees may be literally printed from home, some experts are calling for the development of minimum requirements to accredit academic programs in the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession. 

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) yesterday announced the recipients of the 2015 AIHA awards, which honor individuals who provide significant contributions to the industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety profession.

ISHN’s exclusive State of the EHS Nation 2015 (conducted in the fall, 2014) reports on the program priorities, program challenges, department budgets, staffing plans

Terlato Wine Group, Lake Bluff, Ill., announced Academy Award-nominated actor, No. 1 New York Times Best Selling author, and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson has joined the Seven Daughters family as strategic adviser and creative collaborator of the brand.

The used automotive part search engine Get Used Parts has launched its first iOS app for the iPhone in conjunction with the relaunch of GetUsedParts.com.

Commercial drivers in Orange County who are in need of expert legal representation should contact Mr. Ticket.

ParkHub.com offers a free aggregative parking reservation and parking search platform to help connect parking customers with available parking.

The auto repair shop, Express Oil Change & Service Center, talks about the options the Atlanta Braves have for choosing a new left fielder. Express Oil Change and Service Center is a proud partner of the Atlanta Braves.

Express Oil discusses who the Braves are considering adding to the lineup for the upcoming season. They want to remind customers of the discounts they receive when the Braves play well.

Atlantic Tire & Service, a locally owned and operated automotive care and repair center with shops in Cary, Raleigh and Durham, NC., was recognized by readers of Cary Magazine as the "Best Mechanic" in Western Wake County.

CheapTrafficAttorneys.com now offers a special promotion for cases in Metropolitan Court.

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North I-85) provides affordable accommodations to guests attending the Atlanta Camping and RV Show at Atlanta Expo Center South from January 25-27, 2013.

The latest research by Van Trader, the UK's leading used van marketplace, shows that the most searched van in 2012 was the Ford Transit, just ahead of the Volkswagen Transporter.

If you are planning on visiting Atlanta's landmark Georgia Aquarium with a group, travel by charter bus with Samson Trailways makes your outing easier and more enjoyable.

Express Oil Change & Service Center is concerned that Brian McCann's performance in the 2012 season will result in his contract not being extended with the Atlanta Braves.

The Atlanta bus charter company recommends passengers select a transport company with a name like theirs; reputation says much about a business, and the name/brand image tends to illustrate that the best