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Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

UK Construction Blog

Legal obligations require employers to assess, control, and review noise exposure under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, providing mandatory hearing protection at 80 dB and health surveillance for at-risk workers. Compressed air systems contribute persistent noise throughout construction projects.

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TCC’s judgment in Martlet v Mulalley, a cladding fire safety dispute

Practical Law Construction

The defendant (Mulalley) was a design and build contractor who was engaged in 2005 to install external wall insulation on the Towers in the form of rendered cladding. It also discovered that the mineral wool fire barriers the system required at each floor level in order to mitigate the risk of fire spread had been defectively installed.

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Managing noise in healthcare spaces with fusion-bonded resilient flooring

Construction Specifier

Yet, according to the 2018 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores, noise remains one of the poorest scoring categories. The dBA metric is the most commonly used one for noise control guidelines and regulations. A 2005 study examining U.S. It stands for A-weighted sound pressure levels.

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Are Composite Toe Boots Good for Welding?

Work Gearz

These safety toes are generally comfortable and are less affected by the ambient temperature. Moreover, they are upto the safety standards and cover up your feet completely making it almost impossible for an electric spark to harm your foot’s sensitive skin. Composite toe can be used to protect your feet while welding.

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Best Work Boots for Mechanics to Stand ALL Day

Work Gearz

You’ll want a pair of work boots that guarantee you comfort and stability while protecting your personal safety at the same time. High-quality manufacturing, flexibility, durability, safety protection, and comfort in one great pair of work boots. Safety steel toe cap. SAFETY SPEC: ASTM F2413-11 MI/75 C/75 EH. Waterproof.

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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. Check Bollard/Barricade safeties (proximity, Photo, infra red, pressure etc) 7. Check operation of safety edges, stops, electric eye, treadle, or other operating devices.

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NFPA 285 engineering judgments

Construction Specifier

Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. It is these multiple layers of fire safety, not a single requirement, which result in safe construction. with strict guidance.