Health and Safety

International Code Council and National Environmental Health Association Announce Pandemic Task Force Best Practices Guide

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:40:00 -0400

The International Code Council and NEHA-led Pandemic Task Force Guide aims to prepare communities for future potential health hazards.

Organizers Postpone ISH China & CIHE 2022

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:46:00 -0400

The fair has been deferred in order to support pandemic containment efforts.

Survey Reveals Five Ways Covid Changed Impressions of Public Restrooms and Facilities for Americans

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:44:00 -0500

Upon entering the third year of the pandemic, Americans are not only more sensitive to germs in public restrooms, they now hold higher standards for the cleanliness, condition, and technology used in these shared spaces.

Bradley Corp. Annual Survey Finds 25 Percent Decrease in Handwashing Compared to Beginning of Pandemic

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:11:00 -0500

The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey queried 1,035 American adults Jan. 10-21, 2022, about their handwashing habits, concerns about the coronavirus and flu, and their use of public restrooms

OSHA Officially Withdraws COVID-19 ETS

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:37:00 -0500

OSHA has withdrawn the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard on vaccine mandates as an enforceable emergency temporary standard.

IMARK Plumbing and LPG Cancel Conferences

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:16:00 -0500

Due to uncertainty concerning COVID-19, and out of safety concerns for its members and suppliers, the LPG Expo and IMARK Plumbing Annual Spring Meeting scheduled for Jan. 25-Feb 2, at the Omni LaCosta Resort & Spa, in Carlsbad, California, have been cancelled.

Uponor Redefines Office Work with "Flexible First" Model

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:04:00 -0500

As companies continue to explore how to safely return office staff in a post-pandemic environment, Uponor North America is giving its office employees the flexibility to work their own way.

OSHA Issues Highly Anticipated COVID-19 ETS

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:44:00 -0400

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19.

Bradley WashBar Featured in Atlantic City Boardwalk Restroom Renovation

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:54:00 -0400

Following years of complaints from locals and tourists about the poor restroom conditions, the seven high-use bathrooms located along 4.5 miles of the Boardwalk underwent a major transformation to make them cleaner, more modern and family friendly.

Bradley Corp. Survey Finds Covid-Era Office Workers Prefer Touchless Restroom Fixtures

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:51:00 -0400

When it comes to restroom breaks, office workers in the U.S. say that touchless restroom fixtures are the No. 1 feature that would make them feel safer when using their workplace restroom.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Elkay Donation of 101 ezH2O Bottle Filling Stations

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:45:00 -0400

The units will be placed in select city sites and non-profit organizations on Chicago’s South and West sides.

IAPMO Seeks Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group Members

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:03:00 -0400

The scope of the group is to develop modifications to medical gas design/installation guidance to allow medical gas systems to be more responsive in handling variable loads, such as those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LEED-Led Plumbing Engineering in a COVID-19 World

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In 2018, Dallas County (Texas) leadership implemented a forward-thinking capital improvement program to replace an aging inventory of facilities.

Before the Meter

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In 1993, I was at my aunt’s house in Milwaukee. It was a pretty normal day except I remember noticing my aunt and mom boiling gallons and gallons of water for drinking because the water was making people sick.

Bradley Corp. Survey Finds Office Workers Taking Coronavirus Precautions

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:02:00 -0400

The company's Healthy Handwashing Survey found that coronavirus concerns persist, especially as new variants emerge.

ICC and RESNET to Develop Standard on Remote Virtual Inspections

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:58:00 -0400

Industry leaders collaborate to promote remote virtual capabilities for energy code compliance and for energy and water efficiency performance.

SafeTraces Launches HVAC Safety Verification Service With EHS, IAQ and Engineering Leaders

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:19:00 -0400

UL, Tetra Tech, RHP Risk Management, Citadel EHS, and Universal Engineering Sciences will be flagship partners in delivering the first safety verification service of HVAC system performance focused on airborne pathogens.

UC San Diego Specifies Sloan Mobile Handwashing Station for Vaccination Site

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:41:00 -0400

As one of San Diego County's primary COVID-19 vaccination sites, the Recreation, Intramural, and Athletic Complex (RIMAC) on the campus of UC San Diego is helping vaccinate close to 4,000 people every day.

NIBS Consultative Council Issues Moving Forward Report on Healthy Buildings

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:28:00 -0400

The report to the president of the United States examines how buildings can protect and promote public health.

Franklin Wells for the World Foundation Provides Access to Clean Water with Solar Pumps

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:26:00 -0400

The foundation provided access to clean, safe, and sustainable water and sanitation solutions within the remote communities of Sutherland in South Africa, Chikuluma, Malawi, and in Mongu, Zambia.

NAW and NLC Surpass $1 Million in Donations to Eight Reopening Communities

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:35:00 -0400

Seventeen wholesaler-distributors across the country donated PPE and supplies to eight cities.

Ferguson Makes Crucial Donations to Support Wash Station Challenge

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:05:00 -0400

The Wash Station Challenge 2021, which launched June 1, is a collaboration with the DigDeep Navajo Water Project, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing, Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA), and Ferguson.

Registration Open for Virtual PHCPPros Course: "Placement Consideration for Outside Condensers and Geothermal Exchangers"

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:59:00 -0400

Attendees will be able to earn 2.0 LU | HSWs through the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and 0.2 CEUs through the International Code Council (ICC).

NAW and NLC Launch Partnership to Reopen Communities

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:58:00 -0400

The partnership will provide small and mid-sized cities with needed supplies and personal protective equipment as they work to boost local vaccination rates, reopen city buildings and community centers, and protect teachers and students returning to classroom instruction.

IWSH Launches Wash Station Challenge 2021

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:06:00 -0400

The collaboration will provide new hand-washing facilities to Navajo Nation communities.

Breathe Easy Wisconsin Aims to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:55:00 -0400

The new campaign promotes clean air solutions for Wisconsin businesses and homes.

Ron George to Present Free Seminar for ASPE DFW Chapter

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400

"Flushing and Disinfection of Stagnant Building Water Systems" will take place on Wednesday, May 19 at 12 p.m. CDT.

One Year Ago Today

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:18:00 -0400

If you’re paying attention to the news — and I wouldn’t blame you for turning it off and listening to some music — but if you are, you’ve noticed a theme of “One year ago today.”

NAW Partnership with NFL Stadium Vaccination Sites Surpasses $500,000 in Donations

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:27:00 -0400

Wholesaler-distributors across America team up to donate PPE and supplies to seven NFL stadium vaccination sites.

TDIndustries Enhances Safety with Mobile Medics, and Safety App SmartTagIt

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:56:00 -0400

The company's safety culture is recognized industrywide for its innovative use of technology and best practices to keep TD Partners safe in the field and in life.