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HD Supply Waterworks Awarded 2011 National Utility Contractors Association Associate Member of the Year Award

U.S. Construction

The nation’s leader in water, wastewater, storm and fire protection industries received the award at the annual NUCA Convention in Forth Worth, Texas. HD Supply Waterworks, an HD Supply business, is the nation’s leader in the water, wastewater, storm and fire protection industries. About HD Supply Waterworks.

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National Fire Prevention Week draws attention to workplace fire prevention plans and emergency action plans

Safety Services Company

National Fire Prevention Week draws attention to workplace fire prevention plans and emergency action plans. In 1922 Fire Prevention Day was expanded to Fire Prevention Week. In 1922 Fire Prevention Day was expanded to Fire Prevention Week. Every business needs a fire prevention plan.

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Deadly workplace injuries for women dominated by transportation, violence

Safety Services Company

Department of Labor released its 2011 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries recently, and while workplace deaths were down, the data presents some interesting reminders about workplace safety and workplace violence especially as related to gender and family.

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Solar Energy Safety

Safety Services Company

Photovoltaic (PV) energy systems that take advantage of solar energy are still a small, but rapidly growing energy source in this country. With 1,000 volt system on the roofs of many homes, personal solar arrays have some potential for fire and electric shock. The 2008 NEC release created a good foundation for this technology.

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Solar Energy Safety

Safety Services Company

Photovoltaic (PV) energy systems that take advantage of solar energy are still a small, but rapidly growing energy source in this country. With 1,000 volt system on the roofs of many homes, personal solar arrays have some potential for fire and electric shock. The 2008 NEC release created a good foundation for this technology.

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EPA Celebrates 20 Years Of Superfund Redevelopment

Business Facilities

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI), launched in 1999 with the goal of returning formerly contaminated lands to long-term sustainable and productive reuse for communities across the country. In 1982, EPA added the site to the National Priorities List.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Special Instructions: 1. Lubricants.