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It’s easy for facility managers to think of themselves as having a bricks and mortar job. This year’s FMXcellence recognition program shows how accurate that view is — and how limited. Behind all the heavy equipment and sophisticated technology of the projects that received recognition...

The EMD Serono Research Institute, completed in January 2011, is a LEED Gold R&D lab built to enhance collaboration and synergies. Built on a fast-track schedule, the project incorporated occupant feedback throughout the design process while focusing on safety and energy efficiency. Click here to...

This is another sample from our 150 maintenance training newsletters .

We have a great Holiday solution to combat against smash and grab and unwanted guests this holiday season. The people here at All Pro Window Tinting and All Pro Security Films have been working very hard for the last few years to test, retest, and test some more ways to keep your holiday spirits up and...

Choosing the right ladder for the right job On any job, the right tools make all the difference, and that includes choosing the appropriate ladder. Ladders are commonly manufactured from three materials: aluminum, wood, or fiberglass. Although aluminum is recognized as the most durable material, the...

this newsletter titled Hazardous areas for dusts and flammables is one of our 150 newsletters available.

This is one of 150 newsletters we created for maintenance staff and operators alike. I entend on pointing to this when replying to blog post about dust hazards.

Lack of proper PLC training anyway. (PLC stands for programmable Logic Controller) other simular technologies are DCS, SCADA, PAC

At the Portsmouth Regional Hospital Ideal Shield heavy guardrail was installed at the truck dock to keep trucks from backing up into the building. This was needed for several reasons - one being the need to protect the dock from damage as multiple trucks hit it but more importantly surgery takes place...

Cables and cords left lying about can be unsightly and worse -- dangerous -- in the plant, office, home, facility and shop. Here's some tips on corralling the cords and labeling the cable chaos that our electronics culture brings.

It’s very important to label the hard‐working electrical and utility areas in your home, shop, facility or small business for safety. Here are some useful tips.

You are welcome to contact me. You can see about me at armourappliedscience.vpweb.com Maybe I can help. We are involved in several pilot project studies, looking at infection control. There may be a good opportunity for learning and collaboration. Scott Armour, Armour Applied Science, LLC

Facility managers would benefit from educating themselves on any safety and/or environmental issue prior to making decisions. I am a safety and environmental consultant and find that most of my clients rely upon "professionals" too much when they have a vested interest in recommendations. The...

The original fire fighting agent that still is in use today is water, which, is not surprising as the stuff works pretty well. The problem was application. Buckets required you to get pretty close to the fire and volume was limited to a throw. Early in the last century, water was combined with another...

The change in administrations in Washington, D.C., is likely to mean many changes in the way federal agencies and departments operate, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) probably is no exception. OSHA’s aggressiveness in enforcing workplace safety laws tends to vary by...

Ritron introduces a n all-in-one long-range ( miles, not feet ) 2-way wireless intercom with remote control capability and integrated entry keypad. The optional entry keypad is available for the 6 or 7 Series callbox models. “This new model configuration epitomizes the company’s mission to...

Mechanical Partners, Inc., allthough currently practicing O.S.H.A. Construction Standards for the workplace, is striving to exceed our current standards in safety for our daily job requirements, and the the health and safety of our employees. We feel this can be achieved through proper training of our...