OSHA’s New Silica Exposure Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor has been studying the dangers of silica dust since the 1930s but didn’t set any safety standards until 1971, the year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( [...]
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Regulations and Safety
How to Protect Workers from Asbestos
Despite a substantial decrease in the use of asbestos since the 1980s, illness and asbestos-related death remain constant. This is because mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers often don’t [...]
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Five Ways to Apply Lean to Worker Safety
Updated on April 1, 2025
Construction remains one of the most dangerous U.S. industries, accounting for nearly 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor and Sta [...]
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Fire Safety Tips for the Job Site
Fire risk varies depending on which phase of the project you are in. A prevention plan that accurately reflects the status of a project can significantly reduce the risk of financial loss, structura [...]
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Some Quick Statistics on Fire Related Damages
This infographic goes to show that fires are among the most prominent dangers we can face in our daily lives. With how easily they can begin, and how quickly they can spread, fires can pose an immed [...]
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All About Fire Tests, Certifications, and More
Fire Safety Standards
State and local regulations are minimum standards that imply the need for stringent pre-fire management standards. This type of regulatory process ensures a series of fire safet [...]
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EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Violations
In a recent press release by the EPA, a company was randomly inspected and as a result of the inspections agreed to pay a penalty fee of $14,024.00 for violating the RRP Rule during the renovation of [...]
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Negative Air Machines For Your Abatement Project
What is a Negative Air Machine?
A Negative Air Machine is used to filter air and keep contaminated air from entering other parts of the building during a mold remediation or cleaning/restoration proj [...]
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Radon Mitigation Systems
Understanding how radon enters your living spaces is an important step to installing a radon mitigation system. This article link provides you with basic info on radon systems.
If [...]
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