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September 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

If there is an OSHA citation most likely to be overturned on appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission it would be one issued under the General Duty clause. The General Duty clause is a catchall in the Occupational Safety and Health Act and it is frequently misunderstood, even by OSHA inspectors themselves.

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The Best Hard Hat for Electricians

Work Gearz

2014 (Class G) Compliant, provides dielectric protection up to 2,200 volts. It is a class G in accordance with the safety regulations “ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014”. 1-2014 requirements for type 1 Class G & C, or C. This type of hard hat can be used by electricians in work zones that have voltage levels up to 2,200 volts.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley.

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Read About the Latest News on Railways, Uk at Risk of Losing Tradespeople to Foreign Jobs, Sizewell C Gets £170m From the Uk Government, and Snp Mp Proposes Lowering Construction Workers’ State Pension Age

UK Construction Blog

Reducing public transit access can have lasting effects on a community and the health and wellness of those who use it for work, shopping, and socialising. In a strategic growth zone between London, Cambridge, and Oxford, nearby towns with stations are growing. The facilities’ 2014 shutdowns have been delayed until 2026.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

Business Facilities

In the Bluegrass State, companies announced 92 new-facility or expansion projects since the beginning of 2014, according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. The Red Tape Reduction Initiative encourages businesspeople, state employees and consumers to identify burdensome regulations and offer suggestions for improvement.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

Business Facilities

Abbot Laboratories is committed to helping customers live the best lives possible through good health. Abbot’s 250,000-square-foot Tipp City facility opened in 2014. Food safety regulations are now heavily influencing the industry and producers have incorporated high-tech processing and storage plants for the melons,” said Utt.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

From the May/June 2014 issue. However, with food processing, meals can be cooked faster and still taste delicious and contain most of the health benefits of the foods they are made from. Additionally in 2014, the City of Frankfort already has announced the location of two food processing companies to the City.