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DC Metro Sacks More Inspectors

ENR Construction

Metro train has uncovered several years’ worth of falsified track inspection records, resulting in dismissals or disciplinary action for more than half of the system’s track inspection staff. What began as an investigation into the July 2016 derailment of a Washington, D.C.,

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Green Building is Now the Law in Dallas

Green Building Law Update

Dallas also accepts approved third party plan review and inspection for its green building program. However, allowing a developer the option of selecting among alternative compliance paths for achieving green building, here in Dallas, in Washington DC and Baltimore, may well portend the future of a sustainable built environment.

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How to Make Sure Your Construction Security Guards Are Doing Their Job

Lets Build

Work With A Security Company That Performs Field Inspections. In addition to utilizing a reliable tracking system, your security company should employ qualified field supervisors, who conduct unscheduled inspections and report their findings in great detail. Video surveillance improves overall security.

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Can You Get Electrocuted Wearing Latex Gloves?

Work Gearz

Under limited-use situations, when small equipment and components manipulation need extremely high finger dexterity, then your latex gloves do not need to be used with Class 00 or Class 0 gloves if the voltage does not exceed 250 volts AC or 375 volts DC. . Even a little swelling might cause problems in giving you maximum protection. .

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Can You Touch a Live Wire with Rubber Gloves?

Work Gearz

Inspect wiring of equipment before use. . ? Insulating gloves protection up to voltage 1,000V AC/1,500V DC. Insulating gloves is initially tested and stamped on the glove with test date; Insulating gloves operation for Linesman, Electricians,Utility Construction, House Inspection. Check on Amazon.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion. Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, standards, wind locks, anchor bolts, counterbalances, weather stripping, door sweeps etc.

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National Association Of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) Launches.

Contractor Magazine

WASHINGTON, DC -- NASFM has launched a nationwide safety campaign to bring awareness to homeowners on the importance of proper bonding of yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) due to potential damage risks associated with lightning. Advertisement. ); //.

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