Standards and Safety: Better Together
Every day, workers walk onto construction sites with one goal in mind – get the job done safely. They take great pride in the role…
SAE J 1455-2017 – Environmental Practices for Electronic Equipment Design in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications
SAE J 1455-2017 – Recommended Environmental Practices for Electronic Equipment Design in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications is focused on the different environmental processes that may inflict…
ISO 14990-1:2016 – Earth-Moving Machinery – Electrical Safety of Machines
Earth-moving machinery, including excavators, loaders, dozers, and tractors, is integral to construction practices, since ground and other loose material often needs to be moved or…
ANSI/ASSE A10.4-2016 – Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction Sites
ANSI/ASSE A10.4-2016 – Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction and Demolition Sites has been released, revising and updating the past version…
Requirements for Portable Bathrooms in Construction Sites
Needing to go to the bathroom is one of our most basic urgencies, but it, of course, is easily remedied by the prevalence of available…
Stuck Elevators: Guidelines for Prevention and Management
If you find yourself trapped inside an elevator (lift), it is essential not to worsen the situation. Experts state that the moment after an elevator…
Wind Effect on Tower Cranes
Tower cranes are miraculous tools of efficiency, allowing for construction work at extreme heights. In many cases, during the construction of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings,…
Standards for the Pyramids at Giza
New discoveries about the Great Pyramid at Giza still leave unanswered questions. Why do the pyramids at Giza appear to align with the stars? How…
Why Do We Sleep Upstairs?
Many single-family residences make use of a second floor by occupying it with bedrooms, while the kitchen, dining room, and other rooms for residing and…