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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

What are Employers Responsibilities Regarding Heat? 0

OSHA Standard: General Duty Clause Under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are required to provide their employees with a place of employment that “is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees.” The courts have

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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Celebrating an Alliance Forged in Future Construction Success and Highlighting a Certification Program for Subcontractors 0
- CONSTRUCTION, Outlook & Trends, Safety, Workforce & Professional Development
- March 24, 2025
We thought that we would take this window of opportunity to celebrate 5 years of ASA’s alliance with the National Glass Association! The aim of our associations is to improve the construction industry for all. And to that end, we would like to focus on a program NGA supports in its commitment to workforce development
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Are You Ready to Innovate Your Personal Protective Equipment?0
- Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, Safety
- December 17, 2024
By Builders Mutual In the not-too-distant future, your safety coordinator will slip on a mobile mapping backpack during their daily building walkthrough. They will be able to scan and transmit 3D models of in-progress construction back to the design team and facility operators. They’ll also use the backpack to detect potential safety hazards: guardrails that
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