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3 Secrets to Serving Up Restaurant Construction Success from a Top Restaurant Contractor

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Amped-Up Restaurant Construction Inspections. Because of the food service element, there are increased inspection steps for a restaurant project – and typically a higher level of municipality oversight. Projects Within A Restaurant Construction Project.

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 NFPA 70E Update

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If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. According to the NFPA website , “NFPA 70E requirements for safe work practices is used to protect personnel by reducing exposure to major electrical hazards. What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021?

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Can You Get Electrocuted Wearing Latex Gloves?

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When dealing with jobs involving electricity, we must constantly exercise extreme caution. Whether we are using equipment and machinery on the job site or repairing any electrical system at home, it is important to wear appropriate protection during the process. . But not all gloves are appropriate to work with electricity.

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Can You Touch a Live Wire with Rubber Gloves?

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If you are dealing with greater volts then you have to use specialized rubber gloves, manufactured to withstand about 36000 volts. Safety rubber gloves are classified into different categories based on the volts of electricity it can withstand. . Rubber is an insulator and it cannot conduct electricity. Class of Equipment.

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Are Rubber Gloves Conductive?

Work Gearz

Electrical shocks are one of the worst injuries and painful experiences that a person can go through if not careful. The clothes you wear should be non-flammable and non-conductive if you are going to be working with electricity in any form, be it being exposed to low voltage or extreme high voltage.

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Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs

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Consult with an HVAC professional to determine the appropriate location for HVAC units and to have the systems routinely inspected and tuned. Deferred maintenance can lead to delays in order fulfillment or an increase in man hours for dealing with problems in the facility. Consider lighting needs. Be sure that racks are in good shape.

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Streamline Construction Photo Management with Machine Learning

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When photos are automatically tagged pertaining to hardware, duct joints, electrical conduits, and electrical panels, it’s easier to find the exact photo I need for my work, saving time.” . Dealing with claims and disputes . Autotags are useful for those conducting remote site inspections.