Does it matter if you like the people you work with?

Does it matter if you like the people you work with?

  The simple answer is yes. Even if you think you don’t like people – and you could be an outlier – most of us need a sense of belonging with the people in our proximal environment. What’s more, over time our behaviour and choices inexorably come to resemble the normative tendencies of those we…

How are G7 companies actually performing against Paris Agreement goals?

How are G7 companies actually performing against Paris Agreement goals?

During COP26 last year, as a flurry of fresh green pledges was announced, there were plenty of predictions as to what kind of climate the world was heading for under current decarbonization trajectories. Based on national net zero pledges made through to November 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that a global average temperature rise of…

A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Setting Up an Electrical Safety Program (Part 6 – Inspections)

A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Setting Up an Electrical Safety Program (Part 6 – Inspections)

NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® has requirements for what should be included in an electrical safety program (ESP) but does not provide details. The requirement in Section 110.5(B) to inspect electrical equipment is one where it is the employer’s responsibility to fill in the gaps. A properly documented ESP does not…

Weekly or Monthly No Flow (Churn) Tests of Fire Pumps

Weekly or Monthly No Flow (Churn) Tests of Fire Pumps

Fire pumps are an essential part of many water-based fire protection systems. They are used to increase the pressure (measured in psi or bar) of a water source when that source pressure is not adequate for the system it’s supplying. The right design, installation, and acceptance testing of these pumps will ensure that they are…

Machine Vision: An Industry 4.0 Driver

Machine Vision: An Industry 4.0 Driver

MV systems are rapidly proving to be a versatile tool for increasing automated system reliability. In the age of readily available and inexpensive computer resources, many advances play a significant role in commerce. These include high-bandwidth data-transfer technologies and easy access to vast data storage, combined with advanced image-processing algorithms and robust imaging hardware development….

National Survey Gauges Employee Concerns About Workplace Air Quality

National Survey Gauges Employee Concerns About Workplace Air Quality

In observance of the International Day of Clean Air on Sept. 7, Fellowes Brands announced results from a recent national survey that found only 36% of respondents describe the indoor air quality (IAQ) at their workplace as very clean. The survey of 1,120 American workers who work on-site and indoors for their employer also revealed that 91% of respondents agree clean…