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Roles and responsibilities for Legionella in the rail industry
Roles and responsibilities for Legionella in the rail industry From depots and on-board facilities to redundant outbuildings and old carriage wash systems, Legionella bacteria can grow in a wide range...
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Bollé Safety now offers prescription options for Trivex Safety Glasses
Bollé Safety now offers prescription options for Trivex Safety Glasses Global eye protection specialist Bollé Safety now provides Trivex, with a high-performance, high-technology prescription lens pro...
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National Electrical Safety Month promotes Connected to Safety
National Electrical Safety Month promotes Connected to Safety May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is launching its annual effort to help...
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Fire safety – underappreciated existing obligations and upcoming changes
Fire safety – underappreciated existing obligations and upcoming changes In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, the government and construction sector have reconsidered many aspects of...
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Centurion unveils Nexus Extreme Mips safety helmet
Centurion unveils Nexus Extreme Mips safety helmet Working in partnership with Swedish helmet safety technology company, Mips, Centurion Safety Products has unveiled the next generation of above the n...
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Highways England ground investigations shaping £228m Mottram bypass build
Highways England ground investigations shaping £228m Mottram bypass build Highways England has started ground and archaeological investigations for the new, £228 million bypass which will take traffic...
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Fugro completes geotechnical investigation works on the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel
Fugro completes geotechnical investigation works on the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Fugro has completed a nearshore geotechnical investigation for the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, the world’s longest immersed tunnel th...
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Reduce accidents and revolutionise site safety with Connected Safety Net
Reduce accidents and revolutionise site safety with Connected Safety Net Developed to support workplace safety and reduce accidents, the Connected Safety Net is a digital platform that automates data...
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The top safety issues for Highway Construction Workers
The top safety issues for Highway Construction Workers Construction can be one of the most dangerous industries to work in, so ensuring safety is essential. While all worksites come with risks, some p...
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Road safety benefiting from Big Data
Road safety benefiting from Big Data Whenever we drive a connected car, dozens of gigabytes of data are generated anonymously and collected by its numerous sensors and electronic components, such as t...
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Why is Highways England updating the Highway Code
Why is Highways England updating the Highway Code Highways England, the UK government-run motorways operator, has been looking forward to updating the Highway Code in the upcoming weeks. The Highway c...
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How to ensure OSHA safety compliance on a construction site
How to ensure OSHA safety compliance on a construction site It is an unfortunate fact that the construction sector can be full of safety hazards employees may face. After all, 20% of employee fataliti...
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Vehicle fire suppression redefined with ANSUL LVS Liquid Suppression Agent
Vehicle fire suppression redefined with ANSUL LVS Liquid Suppression Agent Johnson Controls unveils its new ANSUL® LVS Non-Fluorinated Liquid Suppression Agent designed for vehicles and mobile equipme...
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Euston Station trialling Covid-19 busting ultra-violet technology
Euston Station trialling Covid-19 busting ultra-violet technology Escalator handrails are being cleaned using ultra-violet light at London Euston station in a new trial to keep passengers protected fr...
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New Occupational Safety App detects impairment from all causes
New Occupational Safety App detects impairment from all causes Impairment Science, Inc. (ISI) has announced the release of Druid Enterprise, a new tool to help industry test whether employees are unim...
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Exploring the different types of Ground Investigation
Exploring the different types of Ground Investigation Knowing you need to carry out a ground investigation is one thing, but knowing what type of ground investigation is another. Perhaps you’re in nee...
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Centurion and MIPS partner to bring leading helmet safety technology to the UK
Centurion and MIPS partner to bring leading helmet safety technology to the UK Above-the-neck PPE specialist Centurion Safety Products, has announced a partnership with Swedish helmet safety technolog...
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How Improved Data Communication can minimize the Spike in US Traffic Deaths
How Improved Data Communication can minimize the Spike in US Traffic Deaths The coronavirus pandemic has impacted so many aspects of our lives, but one of its most surprising consequences has been an...
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RetroTek retroreflectometer road marking scanning technology arrives in Australia
RetroTek retroreflectometer road marking scanning technology arrives in Australia Reflective Measurement Systems Ltd has launched the new RetroTek-D vehicle mounted road marking retroreflectometer in...
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CHAS urges positive action on mental health by the construction industry
CHAS urges positive action on mental health by the construction industry CHAS, the supply chain risk management expert, is urging construction companies to use Blue Monday 2021 as an opportunity to ta...
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Eave construction hearing protection solutions chosen by VINCI
Eave construction hearing protection solutions chosen by VINCI Eave, a UK-based tech start-up which has developed a uniquely effective hearing protection system for construction workers, has partnered...
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Drones and AI being used in Georgia to disinfect government buildings.
Drones and AI being used in Georgia to disinfect government buildings. In the wake of surging COVID-19 cases following Thanksgiving gatherings, the Alabama State Senate recently adopted the Draganfly...
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The snow, ice and road gritting myths
The snow, ice and road gritting myths The onset of winter weather sees the return of gritting lorries on roads across the UK. In addition to clearing snow and ice, specialist operators The Gritting Co...
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CDC-NIOSH study proves Neck Gaiters are effective in preventing the spread of germs
CDC-NIOSH study proves Neck Gaiters are effective in preventing the spread of germs A joint study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Heal...
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Contamination Testing – An Investigation of Asbestos
Contamination Testing – An Investigation of Asbestos Asbestos has been known to be bad for your health for a considerably long time, despite its relatively recent usage. In fact, even the Greeks...
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CIRIA releases retrofitting building gas protection guidance
CIRIA releases retrofitting building gas protection guidance CIRIA is delighted to announce the hotly anticipated Retrofitting hazardous gas protection measures in existing or refurbished buildings (C...
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Construction Safety takes a big leap forward with ANYbotics
Construction Safety takes a big leap forward with ANYbotics Construction sites are constantly changing environments with numerous obstacles and safety risks hidden in plain sight. Even after winning m...
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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development signs up for improved road safety
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development signs up for improved road safety The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is joining eight Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in...
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Essential PPE for Road Workers
Essential PPE for Road Workers As time has progressed, the list of PPE protective equipment needed in the construction industry has increased. Consider, for example, that just under 20% of total fatal...
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Ten Development Banks increase their commitment to road safety
Ten Development Banks increase their commitment to road safety In a virtual meeting, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and nine other multilateral development banks signed a high-level joint statemen...
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Pioneering fluid analysis lab keeps construction machines up and running
Pioneering fluid analysis lab keeps construction machines up and running Fluid analysis reveals a lot about the health of a machine. Finning UK & Ireland, official distributor for Caterpillar® equ...
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EMEC-Prototyping celebrates 10 year anniversary with new HQ and larger test lab
EMEC-Prototyping celebrates 10 year anniversary with new HQ and larger test lab EMEC-Prototyping’s history started 10 years ago with Powertools development for the company Bosch. Test benches and proc...
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New Securiscape Glide Bollard HVM barrier system is a game-changer
New Securiscape Glide Bollard HVM barrier system is a game-changer A new barrier system which uses high security bollards capable of being slid in and out of position to control access has been launch...
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Geotechnical drilling for roads and highways
Geotechnical drilling for roads and highways Planes, trains and ships all have their own undeniable benefits – namely their ability to quickly transport a significant amount of people, goods and...
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Highways England spots ten thousand tailgaters in just two weeks
Highways England spots ten thousand tailgaters in just two weeks Almost 10,000 vehicles were caught tailgating in the first two weeks of new cameras being tested to clamp down on the offence. Highways...
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Health and safety regulations and the RIBA Plan of Work
Health and safety regulations and the RIBA Plan of Work It’s safe to say that the construction industry operates under a considerable amount of health and safety legislation – and for good reason. Bef...
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Eave raises £2m to raise hearing protection standard for construction workers
Eave raises £2m to raise hearing protection standard for construction workers Eave, a UK-based tech start-up which has developed a unique hearing protection system for construction workers, has secure...
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University of Birmingham studies smartphones for collecting highway data
University of Birmingham studies smartphones for collecting highway data Motorists with smartphones could help highway chiefs maintain road quality by sending ‘crowdsourced’ data from their mobiles th...
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InstroTek signs up with GSSI for PaveScan RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges
InstroTek signs up with GSSI for PaveScan RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces that InstroTek Inc. will s...
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ASTM to host virtual panel discussion on Exoskeleton standards
ASTM to host virtual panel discussion on Exoskeleton standards The ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence is hosting a virtual panel discussion on Exoskeletons: Considerations When Dec...
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Locating hidden Asbestos during Intrusive Surveys
Locating hidden Asbestos during Intrusive Surveys It is a legal requirement under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012 to prevent the uncontrolled disturbance of asbestos-containing material...
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NCDOT secures beyond visual line of site waiver for bridge inspection using Skydio 2
NCDOT secures beyond visual line of site waiver for bridge inspection using Skydio 2 Skydio, a leading U.S. drone company and world leader in autonomous flight has announced the FAA has granted the No...
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Fugro wins second 4 year condition assessment contract in Saskatchewan
Fugro wins second 4 year condition assessment contract in Saskatchewan Fugro has been awarded a new 4-year contract by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure in Canada to perform ann...
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The highly effective and affordable highway ITL Interchange
The highly effective and affordable highway ITL Interchange Modern highway interchanges and other heavy traffic roads interchanges have to ensure the highest possible traffic safety and capacity. Most...
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How to create a Dust Control Plan for your Construction Site
How to create a Dust Control Plan for your Construction Site Dust can be a major problem on construction sites which are usually populated by dozens of workers and vehicles moving around that tend to...
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Viking Analytics and iioote announce AI-based tool for early detection of black mould
Viking Analytics and iioote announce AI-based tool for early detection of black mould Viking Analytics, a Swedish provider of advanced analytics solution for predictive operations, and iioote, an IoT...
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WorkerSense partners with TAP to deliver Health and Wellness for Construction Workers
WorkerSense partners with TAP to deliver Health and Wellness for Construction Workers Construction workforce management solution WorkerSense has announced its partnership with benefits-oriented softwa...
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Highways England tests Vehicle Incursion Airbag to protect road workers
Highways England tests Vehicle Incursion Airbag to protect road workers An inflatable safety barrier that can be put up in a matter of minutes is to help protect road workers on Highways England’s roa...
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Brain injuries and Hard Hat safety
Brain injuries and Hard Hat safety Construction sites without the correct protection can potentially be very dangerous places, especially when it comes to head injuries. Headway, the brain injury asso...
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Meet the Cones helping Corporate Britain educate children around the world
Meet the Cones helping Corporate Britain educate children around the world The Cones Books are beautifully illustrated books designed for children to have fun while at the same time learning moral, et...
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