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Managing noise in healthcare spaces with fusion-bonded resilient flooring

Construction Specifier

The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines call for continuous background noise in hospital patient rooms to remain at or below 35 dB(A) during the day and 30 dB(A) at night, with nighttime peaks no higher than 40 dB(A) (for more information, consult the WHO’s guidelines for community noise). A 2005 study examining U.S.

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Safety Services Company Named a Top Job Creator

Safety Services Company

Safety Services Company is a supplier of occupational health and safety training and compliance materials. Since the company’s formation in 2005 Safety Services has helped more than 200,000 employers achieve and maintain compliance with safety regulations.

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Protecting sensitive sites: Noise and vibration rules

Construction Specifier

By Todd Busch Photo dhvstockphoto/courtesy bigstockphoto.com In the United States and Canada, three places are uniquely regulated by government authorities for construction noise and/or vibration. The regulations require studies before construction activity and/or noise and vibration monitoring during construction.

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Off-highway primary power through the tiers

CK Power

Not to mention the benefits improved air quality has on their overall health and wellness. When new regulations come down the pipe, owners and fleet managers ask: “Do we need all new equipment, or can old units be updated?”. The first round of regulations in 1996 affected units ranging from 130 to 560 kW.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Volume I, Subpart 16.5,

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Are Composite Toe Boots Good for Welding?

Work Gearz

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recommended that areas with risk of foot injuries must be accessed after wearing protective footwear in order to prevent them. Next time if you are heading out to buy welding work boots you can consider composite toe boots as they follow OSHA regulations. Let’s get started!

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Best Work Boots for Mechanics to Stand ALL Day

Work Gearz

Choosing a good pair of work boots can really help you avoid health problems for your feet as well as your joints such as knees and ankles. A good pair of work boots will offer you all three while giving feet, legs, and joints the necessary support to avoid health problems further on down the line. Slip Resistant ASTM F1677-2005.