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An Arm and a Leg and the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code

Green Building Law Update

The 2015 version of the International Energy Conservation Code is soon to be upon you. An energy conservation code is a major expansion from the life safety mission of building codes. Now the IECC 2015, with 77 changes from the 2012 version, has been published and is ready to be adopted.

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OSHA’s Repeat Violation Policy: How To Prepare.

FDR Safety

OSHA defines violations of its regulations as willful, repeat, serious, or other-than-serious. Prior to 2015 it was the agency’s practice to look back no further than three years for citations that could add up to repeat violations. There are a number of ways to address this challenge moving forward: Develop Your Safety Culture.

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Fireworks Cause Air Pollution But

Green Building Law Update

With that wide public sentiment for fireworks, there is actually almost no environmental regulation for the setting off of millions of little explosions of the more than 99% of fireworks imported from China. But, San Diego does regulate fireworks for locations near the coast, requiring expensive permits (.

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Are Polycarbonate Lenses Considered Safety Glasses?

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The importance of selecting the correct manufacturer for your safety glasses cannot be overstated. While there are other materials used for lenses too, polycarbonate is the most used lens material for safety glasses. . The best lens material for safety glasses is polycarbonate. Importance of lens material. Particles in the air

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What is a Class 3 Safety Vest?

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We are all very aware of what a safety vest does for us. But, the question is what does a class 3 safety vest mean? As per the ANSI guidelines, class 3 safety vests are the ones which increase the area of visibility of our body. This is not all about class 3 safety vests of course, there is more to it. So, why wait?

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Good News, Bad News: OSHA and the Global Harmonization System

FDR Safety

For companies with a global presence, the promise of universal regulations is seen as welcome relief from the multitude of regulations that they must deal with around the world. In an effort to support this, OSHA on March 26, 2012, published the final rule for its Global Harmonization System regulations. The good news.

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OSHA Will Crack Down on Penalties for Trench Deaths in 2023

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OSHA Will Crack Down on Penalties for Trench Deaths in 2023 ibush Tue, 01/31/2023 - 15:38 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's national enforcement program aims to mitigate trench-related deaths on construction jobsites During the last fiscal year, 39 U.S. Read more Jobsite Safety Regulations Construction Jobsite Safety

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