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7 Glass Manufacturing Heat Safety Myths 0

[Note: While this was written with the glass industry in mind, its safety message is relevant to everyone] Heat illness is 100% preventable, so take every step necessary to keep your glass workers safe in the heat The increased focus on heat safety in the workplace is a welcome change that saves lives. But for

How to Keep Up With Plumbing Codes and Standards: Navigating the Compliance Maze 0

By Daniel Pierce, RWC In the U.S. plumbing industry, staying on top of codes and standards can be like finding your way through a vast labyrinth that can change at any turn—but if you know what to look for as you go, you’ll never get lost. We’re here to give you an overview of the

Leading with Presence: A Subtle but Powerful Safety Tool 0

By Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette On a jobsite, safety rules are non-negotiable. But how those rules are communicated, reinforced, and respected often depends on one thing: leadership. And not just technical leadership or authority on paper. The kind of leadership that keeps people alert, engaged, and responsible begins with presence. Supervisors and managers don’t just

Ask a Safety Expert – Fall safety 0
- HEALTH, HR, Risk Management, Safety
- May 26, 2025
Standing Tall on Safety: A Closer Look at Fall Protection in Construction Each year, falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. In support of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, it’s a great time to revisit the Hierarchy of Fall Protection. The questions I answered below
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Change Orders Without Chaos: Simplify Your Process 0
- Change Orders, Improving Productivity, Legally Speaking, Outlook & Trends, Risk Management
- May 26, 2025
By Eric Travers, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter For subcontractors, change orders are a fact of life on construction projects. They can stem from design revisions, unforeseen conditions, impacts from general contractor (GC) decisions or interference from other trades, or owner-driven scope expansions. While change orders almost by definition mean more work—and potentially more revenue—they
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DEI Executive Order Overview 0
- Legally Speaking, Risk Management
- April 22, 2025
By James Yand, Miller Nash LLP The January 21, 2025, Executive Order (EO), titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” was released and carries significant implications for federal contractors. Some of the implications for federal contractors include: Pay applications will now require certification that the general contractor does not operate DEI programs that violate
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