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Are We Missing an Important Element of Sustainability Reporting?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This year, the European Union finalized its corporate social responsibility reporting directive for listed companies, with rules being phased in over the next year. In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been deliberating on a proposed set of disclosure rules since the spring of 2022 and is expected to finalize them this fall.

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Philadelphia High School Students Learn Carpentry Skills by Building Boats

Pro Builder

They’re also an opportunity for union carpenters to share insight into the possibilities and potential of a career in the trades; particularly for families who may seek ways for students to rise in their career paths, secure a sustainable job with benefits, and not accumulate large amounts of debt from school.

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Older, Not Wiser? Workplace Fatalities Highest Amongst Older Generation

FDR Safety

AFLCIO : These are challenging times for working people and their unions, and the prospects for worker safety and health protections are uncertain. Here is one potential reason: “Seniority breeds a false sense of security.” There is much more work to be done. Safety was, is, and will always be a challenge for many.

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Making Construction Careers Appealing to Young People

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Building valuable long-term skills The European Union has earmarked 2023 as the European Year of Skills. With innovation, technology, sustainability, business, design and engineering not highlighted when careers in construction are mentioned in schools”.

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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Safety Services Company

NEAR-MISS – Incidents where no property was damaged and no personal injury sustained. The team should include the Safety Officer or a Safety Committee member, the supervisor in charge of the area where the accident occurred, employees knowledgeable with the work that was being performed, and a union representative, if applicable.

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8 Best Ear Protection for High-Frequency Noise

Work Gearz

It creates a secure seal within the ear canal thanks to the foam that expands to fit your ear canal. Pliable, tri-flange design helps provide a secure fit to help block out hazardous noise. A flexible design affords a secure fit inside the ear canal and the softness in construction guarantees comfort during long work shifts.

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What Is Plumbing Joint | 11 Types of Plumber Joint | Different Types of Pipe Joints and Where Are Use

CivilJungle

Generally, the pipe joint fitted can easily sustain the pressure created in the pipe. They can also be used to join pipes to valves, fittings, and flanges for a secure attachment. Used to join pipes to valves, fittings and flanges for a secure attachment. Various types of joints could be used in a pipe as per the requirement.