Safety

The 60-day public comment period is open from Sept. 20 through Nov. 18 with multiple ways to submit input including public hearings, online options, phone or mail. VANCOUVER, WASH. –…

Training burn of a structure and vehicles designed for fire and safety awareness GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — First Onsite Property Restoration (First Onsite), one of North America’s largest disaster recovery…

Deepening will improve navigation, ease emissions, boost safety A critical channel deepening project that will help move cargo more efficiently to and from the U.S. advanced Monday after the Long…

A specialist team from CAN Geotechnical has been using rope access to work at a height of 30 metres (ten storeys) on Brighton’s chalk cliffs, between the marina and Saltdean,…

Reston, Va. – Dry docking can be extremely challenging requiring communication and coordination among a variety of stakeholders to ensure the safety of the vessel and personnel. ASCE’s newest standard, Dry Dock…

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: Each year the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) honors member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety. These awards are given to Building Systems members as…

Safe Piping Matters is pleased to publish a new report on firestopping of pipe penetrations. This research-based report includes insights from experts that will help protect the lives of building…

RENO, Nev. — Buildings made of mass timber – layers of wood bonded together – are gaining popularity as greener and faster alternatives to concrete and steel structures. With new building…

Leading wet civil engineering firm, Land & Water, has been named a winner of the prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for Health and Safety Excellence. This marks the fourth consecutive year…

Siemens Mobility will be using Tended’s wearable solution to enhance the safety of its trackside teams through the use of geofencing technology. Tended will work closely with Siemens’ teams to…

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), the world’s leading professional society for fire protection and fire safety engineering, announces a new one-hour course on ethics for fire…

University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at job sites. Their findings and process are laid out in a study published in the research…

Kits offer a variety of 1000VAC/1500VDC double insulated hand tools providing a solution for HVAC work around energized equipment Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, highlights its TR-9HVAC…

Network Rail Wales and Borders has agreed to use Tended’s geofencing technology as part of a pilot programme, with a focus on improving the safety of their trackside workforce. Tended’s…

A rare 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck south-central Turkey near the Syrian border has claimed more than 36,000 lives and raised questions about whether the death toll could have been…

By Greg Ryan Traffic Control Plans are an integral part of civil and structural engineering projects, impacting safety, efficiency, and success. These comprehensive blueprints provide a structured framework for managing…

The heroism of entering a burning building is amplified by the fact that, at any moment, it could collapse. During evacuations and rescue missions, every second counts. Imagine if we…

Don’t put your neck on the line without protecting what’s above it. That’s the advice from workplace safety advocate Ergodyne as they announced their latest salvo in the battle against…

TORONTO, ON — TSX, NYSE:STN                      The City of Toronto has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, to provide engineering services for Phase 5 of the City’s…

(Houston, Texas) Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has been selected to perform a comprehensive Statewide Arc Flash Study (SAFS) of the Texas Department of Transportation facilities. LAN has previously…

DETROIT, MI – Derq, an award-winning MIT spin-off and leading provider of real-time artificial intelligence (AI) analytics solutions for connected roads and vehicles, announced today it has officially been named an Ally…

New York, NY—March 16, 2023—An architect responsible for scores of successful multifamily projects has revealed an innovative design, engineering and materials solution to reduce the risk of fires from lithium/ion…

Reston, Va. – ASCE’s newest standard, Blast Protection of Buildings, ASCE/SEI 59-22, provides minimum requirements for planning, design, construction, and assessment of new and existing buildings subject to the effects of accidental…

In areas of the country where dangerous tornadoes and severe weather occur more frequently, more universities are incorporating reinforced rooms, or storm shelters, in their residence hall designs to provide an…

VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire, announced the creation of three new facilities…

Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, highlights the Cementex Feature Series of Arc Flash Protective Clothing PPE, designed for those seeking the next level of comfort, safety, durability,…

The Level 3 Lifting Equipment Technician apprenticeship standard is now officially live. Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association said: “We are incredibly excited that this awesome training…

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, completed a 15 month rebuild of the recently commissioned Dredge Lavaca. Advancements to the dredge’s ladder, accommodations, and…

Brigade Electronics INC has added ZoneSafe®, a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) proximity warning system, to its range of vehicle safety systems. ZoneSafe® works by using RFID technology to create detection zones around…

The South Adams County Water and Sanitation District (District) is enhancing its water treatment process to meet EPA Health Advisory Levels (HALs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking…

When designing or renovating a student housing facility, square footage, number of occupants and budget are often top design considerations. Designing for student safety ranks even higher, say the experts…

Dodge Construction Network, in partnership with Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), today released its most recent study on how economic, workforce and technology trends are transforming the global construction industry. The report, “Top…

Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, received the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s National Contractors Safety Award for its outstanding safety program. Superior was one of four contractors…

A proactive business owner knows that providing a hazard-free workplace by adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will help create a successful work environment. Reducing workplace risk…

Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 1 – Flame Spread Performance of Wood Products Used for Interior Finish LEESBURG, VA. – The American Wood Council (AWC) has released an updated version of Design for…

MILWAUKEE – ICUEE-The Demo Expo 2019 education programs offer attendees a variety of formats and topics to maximize their time onsite. Sessions include new disaster-readiness simulation labs, an expanded roster of…