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Inside the October Issue |
The Future of Fire Safety Is Here
BY KHALIL SEARCY
Traditional fire extinguisher training can be messy, costly and time-consuming. It involves starting a fire in an outdoor burn tray, spraying the flames with dry chemicals, lighting a new fire for the next person, recharging empty extinguishers throughout the day, and then cleaning up afterward.
That constant start-stop cycle interrupts sessions and limits the number of people who can be trained. All the downtime also can leave trainees bored and unengaged. And at the end, instructors literally have a mess on their hands. Full story »
Working Concepts Works to Further Improve Ladder Safety
Falls from ladders remain a persistent hazard both in the workplace
and at home. , According to the CDC, there are five major
causes of ladder fall incidents:
1. Incorrect extension ladder set up angle: In about 40 percent
of cases, the cause of the ladder-related injury is a ladder
sliding out at the base from an incorrect set up angle. The CDC
says, extension ladders should be set at about a 75-degree angle.
2. Inappropriate ladder selection: Selection of a ladder with
the proper size and duty-rating is important to avoid instability
and structural failure. However, many ladder users lack knowledge
of proper ladder selection.
3. Insufficient ladder inspection: Practice regular inspection
and maintenance to reduce the likelihood of ladder structural
failure.
4. Improper ladder use: Examples of improper ladder use include
overreaching while on the ladder; carrying objects while going up or down the ladder; applying excessive force while on
the ladder. Full story »
today's news
Swigart to Head ISSA’s 2027 Board of Directors
ROSEMONT, IL -- ISSA, The Association for Cleaning & Facility Solutions, has announced the individuals elected to serve on the 2027 ISSA Board of Directors, which will be led by ISSA President John Swigart of Spartan Chemical Co., Inc.
Who’s Working? Clients Need Site Security
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BILCO Helps Modernize Black Box Theater
PHOENIX, AZ -- More than six decades after Steven Spielberg premiered his debut film “Firelight” there, the Phoenix Little Theater in Arizona is once again changing what is possible on its stage. This time, the transformation was architectural with the use of BILCO acoustical smoke vents and roof hatches.
‘Commitment at Your Service,’ Modular Gives
MARLBOROUGH, MA -- Modular Concepts, a commercial cleaning and facility maintenance company, has built giving into its business by giving back to every nonprofit it serves, and to other causes, customers or not.
Harris Acquires JMS-IBS for Open Protocol Work
DALLAS -- JMS Integrated Building Solutions, LLC, a Texas building automation systems integrator, has been acquired by the Harris Company, a national mechanical contractor.
