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Why is it Important to Have Your Lift Serviced on a Regular Basis

UK Construction Blog

If you have a lift in your premises you have a responsibility to make sure that it is always safe to use. There is also the possibility that the electronic systems need reprogramming, while there is a requirement for safety systems to checked on a regular basis. Hydraulic installations and traction systems may require additional tests.

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What Is Fire Escape Staircases | Types of Fire Escaping Stairs | What Is the Importance of Fire Escape in the Building | What Are the Fire Staircase Requirements

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Urbanization leads to the Construction of the High Rise building. It is also necessary to design high rise building such that it will fulfil all the safety criteria. There are different types of exist that are provided to the building which are either horizontal or vertical. Introduction of Fire Escape Staircase.

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

With yet another tower crane collapse (this time on a retirement living project in Kent – thankfully no one was injured), we must ask ourselves “is the current crane safety regime in the UK adequate?” ” Sadly, crane-related incidents in the UK aren’t rare enough.

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Do I Need Steel Toe Boots for Firefighting?

Work Gearz

In urban firefighting or for firefighting in the wild, you will definitely need boots with safety toe protection because there remain the chances of your feet getting pierced by sharp objects while you are firefighting. As per the NFPA regulations, the firefighting boots must meet the following criteria: 1.) So, let’s find out….

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Application: This standard card applies to automatic hydraulic security Bollards/Barricades found at driveway entrances, and other areas where vehicular traffic must be controlled.

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Parking In India | What Is Parking | Average Parking Space Size

CivilJungle

This resulted in a higher rate of production of vehicles as well as a higher rate of use of cars. As the higher number of residential and building projects are undertaken in an urban city, due to a constant amount of space within a country, the lack of parking spaces, are increasing day by day. What Is Parking? Parking Statistics.

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Parking In India | What Is Parking | Parking Statistics | Types of Car Parking | How to Park a Car Perpendicular | Types of Parking Spaces

CivilJungle

This resulted in a higher rate of production of vehicles as well as a higher rate of use of cars. As the higher number of residential and building projects are undertaken in an urban city, due to a constant amount of space within a country, the lack of parking spaces, are increasing day by day. What Is Parking? Parking Statistics.