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Arizona family receives new water well and pump courtesy of HometownH2O collaboration

Xylem, in conjunction with its Goulds Water Technology brand, is engaged in regular water well initiatives to provide secure water access to rural areas, striving to increase public awareness of the challenges surrounding lack of water access.




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The PR Week, 10.31.2024: Michael Nyman, Acceleration

The founder and CEO of the Acceleration Community of Companies drops by a special Halloween edition of PRWeek’s podcast.




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Do you understand hydraulic separation?

Primary/secondary piping is a way to achieve hydraulic separation by connecting multiple hydronic circuits with their own circulators to prevent interference. Using a pair of closely spaced tees is a common method to achieve this.




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NKBA celebrates 60 years; KBIS returns to Vegas

The National Kitchen and Bath Association had a monumental year in 2022. It kicked off with the first in-person Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) event since 2020. Last year also marked the 60th anniversary of the association and the 10th year since KBIS and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) joined forces to create what is now known as Design and Construction Week (DCW)’s NAHB Builders Show.




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Exploring the impact of multigenerational living on bathroom design

Multiple generations living together under one roof, has challenged traditional ideas about space utilization and functionality.




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Meyers Acquires Johnson Printing and Packaging Corporation via Asset Acquisition

Strategic move underscores Meyers’ commitment to expanding its footprint in the folding cartons sector.




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How specialty contractors can drive collaboration and project quality

No matter who you are, project management can be a challenge. 




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Higher turndown ratios, parallel cascading are keys to efficiency

The major trend in the commercial boiler market, which will continue in 2021 and beyond, is the predominance of packaged boilers installed in multiple boiler cascade systems. 




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Nicole Krawcke: Industry focuses on training the next generation of plumbers




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Nicole Krawcke: Industry focuses on training the next generation of plumbers

According to a Gallup study, only one in three workers in the U.S. strongly agree that they received recognition or praise for doing good work in the past seven days. At any given company, it's not uncommon for employees to feel that their best efforts are routinely ignored.




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Nicole Krawcke: Plumbers can do their part to protect water for future generations

As the water receded from Lake Mead this past year, all the major news headlines focused on the human remains it revealed. Very rarely did any mention the ecosystem in crisis as trees, fish and other aquatic creatures, birds and other species are dying out as they are left out to dry.




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Nicole Krawcke: Saluting the plumbing industry's next generation

Many of us have heard the term, ‘The Great Resignation,’ in describing the massive amount of employee turnover the last few years. In 2021, federal data shows nearly 50 million workers left their jobs for various reasons — higher pay, new career opportunities and more. With an already strained job market in the skilled trades, employee retention is more important than ever.




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The benefits of strategic buying decisions

When a plumbing contracting company wants to grow, it can expand its geographic area by opening a new location, adding a new trade, or buying out another business.





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Celebrating Women in the Plumbing Industry

As a writer covering HVAC and plumbing, I was often the only woman in the room. But that's changing, and more women are finding success in these industries. As Judaline Cassidy said, "Jobs don't have genders."




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ICC celebrates 30th Anniversary in 2024

Dive into 30 years of plumbing safety with the ICC! The code gurus celebrate their anniversary and sponsor "American Plumber Stories" to inspire future generations.




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Hernan Charry: 4 overlooked mistakes plumbers make in their SEO strategy

Plumbers and their customers are living in a digital age, which means more potential clients are finding a plumber online via Google searches. If more customers are finding plumbers on Google, then it is important that you take the right steps to ensure you are the plumber they find. 




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The Wallies hash out advice for younger generations

Not long ago, Ray asked the Wallies who post daily on The Wall at HeatingHelp.com what advice they would give someone just starting out in this business. Here’s some of what they had to say. There’s a lot of street-smart experience here.




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Coping with the tide of everyday operations

Safety professionals work diligently to engage both leaders and employees. But there is often a challenge: leaders wish their employees would just "be careful" without doing diligence to hazard identification, assessment and control. The result: workers claim leaders are only concerned with productivity and budgets.




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Why is respiratory protection one of OSHA’s most cited standards?

One of the most common OSHA violations is respiratory protection. Let’s dive into why and what’s required to be compliant.




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Sensidyne launches Gilian Go-Cal Pro air flow calibrator

Sensidyne® launches Gilian® Go-CalTM Pro, an advanced portable air flow calibrator designed to revolutionize precision calibration on the jobsite.




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Exhibitor registration open for A+A 2021 in Dusseldorf, Germany

Exhibitor applications for A+A 2021, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, are now available online at www.aplusa-online.com. The deadline for reserving exhibit space at A+A 2021 is December 1, 2020. The event will be held from October 26 – 29, 2021at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.




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The crucial role of generative AI in enhancing workplace safety: A comprehensive analysis

Generative AI, a subset of AI that can produce human-like content, has emerged as a pivotal tool in enhancing workplace safety.




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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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A moral imperative: Preventing arc flash, and fatality and serious injury incidents

Electrical-related fatalities and serious injuries (FSI)* are among the noted FSIs. FSIs represent a safety and health challenge that has gained increasing visibility in the past decade as even organizations with elite environment, health and safety programs struggle to reduce FSI numbers.




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Registration opens for ASSE’s Safety 2018 in San Antonio

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) plans to find out. Registration is now open for ASSE’s Safety 2018 Professional Development Conference & Exposition in San Antonio. The nation's largest conference for occupational safety and health professionals – expected to draw more than 8,000 people from 40 countries – takes place June 3-6 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on the banks of the San Antonio Riverwalk.




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Cat Footwear goes back to school by celebrating students starting a career in construction

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, enrollment in construction trade courses have increased by 19.3% from 2021-2022. 




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AD celebrates Industrial & Safety and Safety Network excellence at 2023 Spirit of Independence Awards




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IRONCLAD Marketing introduces IRONCLAD Europe through strategic alliance




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PIP Global Safety selects TrusTrace to support corporate sustainability initiatives

PIP Global Safety, TrusTrace’s first customer specialized in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Safety Footwear space, is taking a proactive approach to regulatory compliance by gathering granular traceability data on the cotton used in its products




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Final days of discounted rate for winter session of SafetyFOCUS

The winter session’s discounted early rate expires after Nov. 16.




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Haws® Corporation appoints Chuck Gruber as new CEO

While Gruber is the first Haws CEO from outside the founding family, Haws continues to be owned by family members and upholds the same values since its beginnings in 1906. 




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2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Respiratory Protection, general industry

The OSHA standard on respiratory protection, general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.




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Mitigating the hidden risks of start-up and shutdown operations

While commonly associated with planned shutdowns and turnarounds, SU/SD operations also encompass routine operational cycles and processes that occur independently of these events. These SU/SD operations produce various risks that need to be carefully managed to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial facilities. 




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Honeywell and Chevron collaborate on AI-assisted solutions for refining processes

Collaboration aims to enhance refining operations and workforce with advanced AI-Assisted technologies, including a new generation of alarm management solutions.




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A guide to power generation plant safety

Power generation plants are essential for meeting the world's energy needs, but they also pose significant hazards to workers. In this guide, we'll briefly explore the top hazards in power generation plants and discuss effective solutions to minimize risks and improve safety.




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Beyond the mask: Respiratory protection in contaminated environments

The danger presented by airborne contaminants, though very real, is sometimes not immediately obvious, which is why respiratory protection in contaminated environments must mean more than throwing on whatever mask is handy.




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Cold stress: Protecting workers in refrigeration environments

It’s imperative that those working with industrial freezers are able to recognize, treat, and most important prevent cold stress and its potential health impacts.




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Cost-effective strategies to safeguard your construction business

To reduce the number of delays in a project, you should build reliable processes that facilitate the completion of projects on time and in order. 




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High-Reliability Operations emphasize error management

What is a High Reliability Organization? The work is highly technical and complex, operators require a high level of technical training and certification, and the consequences of error can be catastrophic. Hence, “it has to be done right every time.”




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Critical safety protocols for operating lifting and rigging equipment

Delve into the critical guidelines and practices underpinning safe industrial operations, along with the potential consequences of overlooking them.




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Kiplinger’s latest forecast for the GDP growth rate

The economy rolled on in the third quarter of 2017, growing by 3%, despite the hurricanes that battered the United States during the quarter.




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MSA Safety Incorporated 2017 revenue up 4%

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated reported results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2017.




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Epicore Biosystems to deploy connected hydration globally to Chevron's frontline workers

Connected Hydration is a sweat-sensing wearable biosensor and cloud analytics solution that measures sweat loss, sodium loss, skin temperature, and movement to provide actionable rehydration strategies in real time to industrial workers ahead of adverse dehydration events. 




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Regular maintenance practices to ensure safe milling operations

Prioritizing routine maintenance helps businesses keep operations safe, efficient and cost-effective in the long run.




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Be aware of both DOT and OSHA regulations for forklift operator training

Not only does OSHA have regulations for the forklifts themselves, they also have specific requirements for forklift operators. The Powered Industrial Truck Standard outlines the topics that must be included during training, as well as requirements for refresher trainings.




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How fleets can implement green practices without halting operations

By now, most people are aware of just how essential fleets are to our daily lives — we have the pandemic to thank for that. Click-and-collect culture met with the supply chain fiasco of 2022 has compounded the need for fleets to keep the supply and demand chain moving, enable technicians to deliver field services, and transport both the niceties and essentials of modern life.




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Elevating construction equipment safety: Strategies that deliver

Actions to reduce risk can range from using sensors for better construction fleet management to holding periodic training sessions about emerging issues.




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Implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) in aircraft maintenance operations

It seems like aircraft incidents have become more frequent, whether it’s a crash or disappearance. This should catch the attention of aircraft facilities and manufacturers.




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Hydration benefits: Why water is the essence of good health

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recommends drinking up to 3 liters of fluid a day. Water is vital for all cell function. It helps your brain to produce hormones and neurotransmitters, supports the lubrication of joints, keeps your skin cool through sweating or respiration, and your body to excrete waste.




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5 strategies & tactics to minimize errors

Individual oversights and errors can and will eventually lead to unwanted consequences. However, we need multiple checks and balances that limit fallout and the continuance of loss, or possibly, an egregious event.