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Al Levi: Attitude versus behavior: What’s the difference?

Bad attitudes are everywhere, or so it would appear. In most cases, it is based on nothing other than your opinion. 




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Adventures in Plumbing & Heating with Dave Yates | Volume 2

Plumbing & Mechanical is proud to present to you the second installment of “Adventures in Plumbing & Heating,” featuring the expert advice of industry veteran Dave Yates.




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Adventures in Plumbing & Heating with Dave Yates | Volume 3

Plumbing & Mechanical is proud to present to you the third installment of “Adventures in Plumbing & Heating,” featuring the expert advice of industry veteran Dave Yates.




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NHC Audio Briefing not available

NHC Audio Briefing not available




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Manage expectations and avoid disappointment

A ‘differentiation standard’ can help you stand out from the rest as a top contractor.




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Adams Hudson: 3 marketing mistakes to avoid

Not every ad is for leads, and your message is more important than you think.




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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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$10.5M in gov funding available to support mine safety, health training, education

Grant applications must be submitted by August 20, 2024, and grants will be awarded on or before Sept. 30, 2024.




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Free resources available to help address substance use in the trades

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a suite of free resources.




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Raven® Patriot nitrile exam grade disposable gloves

Nitrile exam grade powder-free disposable gloves wit textured fingertips for enhanced gripping power.




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Humanistic behaviorism: The essence of effective behavior-based safety




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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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Navigating OSHA recordkeeping & reporting

As OSHA continues to update its 2016 rule on recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses, organizations should be aware of new policies that affect how they treat – and reward – safety in the workplace.




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Avetta Partners with the National Safety Council to Introduce the Safety Maturity Index™

The new index advances safety management by providing a scalable, actionable framework based on leading indicators to enhance safety outcomes across global supply chains.




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Navigating AI for safety

AI's potential in safety is vast, but how can businesses effectively leverage it without getting lost in the noise?




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CDC confirms 14th case of 2019 novel coronavirus in U.S.

The CDC yesterday confirmed another infection with 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States in California. The patient is among a group of people under a federal quarantine order because of their recent return to the U.S. on a State Department-chartered flight that arrived on February 7, 2020. All people who have been in Hubei Province in the past 14 days are considered at high risk of having been exposed to COVID-19 and subject to a temporary 14-day quarantine.




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Here’s the latest on the coronavirus outbreak

The respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China has now been detected in 32 locations internationally, including cases United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).




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What legacy are you leaving?

We live, we love, we learn, and we leave a legacy.” This profound quotation from Stephen R. Covey has fueled my motivation to keep teaching at Virginia Tech well beyond retirement age and a comfortable pension.




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Leave a legacy of helping others

For the past 30 years, I’ve been driven to be the best and do the best I can – in nearly any context, personally and professionally. Along the way, I’ve discovered various dimensions of growth that have helped me succeed. I want to pass them on, and share them, so they might help you.




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Don’t judge behavior without knowing the situation it occurs in

Behavior is not right or wrong, good or bad. It just is. It is neutral. Approach behaviors with the dispassionate, objective view of a scientist. Not with emotions.




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Women in construction should take advantage of available resources

Women have made amazing strides in many fields and industries throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Unfortunately, there are many others in which it remains a big challenge for a woman to rise to the top — or even, in some cases, to enter the industry at all.




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First responders get life-saving sensor readings, video surveillance

It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s a Squishy Robot, dropped from a helicopter or a drone to transmit crucial environmental data to emergency responders at disaster scenes.




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Your Thanksgiving travel may be dicey

Depending on where you live, you may encounter severe weather if you must be on U.S. roadways this week, whether you're driving for work or traveling to and from the homes of loved ones. Forecasters are predicting multiple storms from coast to coast, with conditions worsening as we get closer to Thanksgiving. Some 55 million travelers are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their homes for the holiday, according to AAA. That’ll make it the second-highest Thanksgiving travel volume since AAA began tracking in 2000.




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Six must-have features to protect lone workers

On a Tuesday afternoon, you send a maintenance contractor out to a remote station to perform a routine check on some of your equipment. Your contractor drives out to the nearest access road, parks his truck, and walks over to the site. When he gets there, his personal gas monitor alerts him to high levels of dangerous gases...




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Six Must-Have Features in a Lone Worker Device

Many devices, including gas detectors, have connectivity features designed to transfer information from a lone worker back to safety personnel on site. Although connectivity features are a tremendous step forward, not all lone worker solutions deliver the protection they need.




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ASSP Safety 2024: Safety’s brave new world

One of the striking aspects of this year’s American Society of Safety Professionals’ annual conference this week in Denver is the diversity of topics being addressed.





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Paving the way: Women’s increased leadership in construction

The largest percentage of job roles held by women in the construction industry are those in management roles, overtaking sales occupations. To celebrate this and Women in Construction Week™ from March 3-8, 2024, let’s explore the latest developments in the industry for women. 




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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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Tidal wave of change predicted for safety

Those with a big picture view of trends in occupational safety and health all agree on one prediction: How safety is practiced in the workplace will change dramatically in the next five years.




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$10.5M in funding available to support mine safety, health training, education

MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2023 State Grants program.




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Avoid hiring your next injury

The need for a comprehensive and accurate evaluation of prospective employees has never been more crucial. The use of a Post-Offer Employment Test (POET) has increasingly become a critical component of many organizations' hiring processes.  




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ESAB Savage A50 LUX welding helmet

This automatic helmet includes premium features.




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Cat Footwear heavy-duty work boot

Designed for any terrain, new boot offers style and protection. 




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OSHA: Fatal grain engulfment could have been prevented if they had adequate rescue equipment

OSHA found the Missouri grain cooperative had not completed a required bin entry permit before allowing the worker inside. 




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Classic flavors remain in fashion

Experts note that not only do classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry resonate with consumers, but also remain the tried-and-true go-to for beverage-makers.




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Classic flavors provide reliable, consistent results for beverage-makers

Classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry allow beverage-makers to appeal to consumer nostalgia.




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Fruit blends appeal to consumers for flavor, health factors

Experts share insights on which fruit blends are currently popular among consumers and why.




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THP’s 2020 Flavor & Trend Forecast

Food and Beverage Marketing Experts at THP took a gaze into their culinary crystal ball to forecast the ingredients, flavors, and culinary techniques chefs, brands, and industry leaders from around the globe will be leveraging in the year to come!




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Authenticity vital as consumer shopping behaviors shift

Salsify’s “2024 Consumer Research” report shows how budgeting efforts are shifting consumer shopping habits and pinpoints ways that brands can engage with shoppers.




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Readers name their favorite new product for January

The readers of Beverage Industry have selected their favorite new product released in January and the results are out.




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ThruWave announces 3D, problem-detection program, INSIGHT




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Inflationary trends, consumer behavior continues to impact grocery channel

As inflationary trends continue to impact the grocery channel, experts highlight how supermarkets are employing various strategies to increase market share.




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Value, consumer savings drive growth for club stores

The value proposition presented by warehouse clubs — offering lower average costs per item through bulk buying — prompts a jump in sales share for major warehouse club stores, research shows.




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7-Eleven offering new Slurpee flavor with Coca-Cola, OREO

The Slurpee drink is “an exciting spin on the fan-favorite Coca-Cola Slurpee, combining the classic taste of a crisp and fizzy Coca-Cola with flavorful, OREO sandwich cookie-inspired hints,” the company notes.




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The many layers of flavor development

In today’s beverage development, formulators are layering flavors to elevate the next generation of drinks.




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Health and wellness goals lift fruit flavors in beverages

As beverage-makers look to align taste profiles with the growing demands on health-and-wellness products, suppliers are crafting solutions that support those goals.




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Lifeway Foods Flavor Fusions

Lifeway Foods Inc., a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced the release of 10 new innovative flavors to its on-the-go 8-ounce line of organic kefir. 




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Mozart Chocolate Liqueur available in 375-ml bottle

The Mozart Distillerie announced the introduction of Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur and Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur for the first time in a 375-ml format. 




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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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2024 State of the Beverage Industry: Flavor, functionality driving carbonated soft drinks

This year’s State of the Industry report on carbonated soft drinks explores how flavor and functionality innovations entice consumers.