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OSHA Fines Contractor $95,064 after Worker Buried in Trench Collapse

August 30, 2017

Last May, a worker was completely buried, but survived, when the walls of a 14-foot trench collapsed around him.

OSHA Fines Plumbing Contractor $714,000 For Breaking Rules Even After Fatality

August 25, 2017

A Missouri plumbing company has been fined more than $700,000 for workplace safety violations, including an employee's death.

MCAA Revises Two Safety Manuals

August 24, 2017

Both can be downloaded instantly or purchased in a pocket-sized printed version on durable, hard stock laminated paper.

FPE Corner

The Marco Polo Fire

What we know about the building and one of the largest fires in history.

August 24, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

Last month Honolulu experienced its largest, single-building fire in history. Here's a breakdown of how it happened.

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Emergency Showers and Eye/Face Wash Equipment: Part II

Flushing, testing and important considerations.

August 24, 2017

Ron George

Part two of a three-part series focuses on emergency face/wash equipment and important implications designers need to be aware of.

Bradley Corp. Heat Trace Shower

August 15, 2017

This line of freeze protected fixtures now includes a new model with integrated Halo eye or eye/face wash.

#GRABDASHBAR Polished Stainless Steel Grab Bars

August 8, 2017

Grab bars assist homeowners in aging care needs and are ADA compliant.

Speakman Gravityflo Emergency Tank Shower

July 27, 2017

This emergency tank shower, which features an eyewash with plastic bowl, push-handle activator, and stainless steel shower head, is ideal for aging facilities.

Product Compatibility Enhances Fire Protection Performance

Proper verification avoids leakage and assures system reliability.

July 26, 2017

FPE Corner

Grenfell Tower

A tragic warning to the building industry.

July 26, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

What lessons can be learned from the Grenfell Tower fire, and are concerns that fire safety may be taking a back seat to building sustainability and energy efficiency?