Infographic: A Primer on Radar Detectors and Laser Shifters


We all have been caught speeding on the highway at some time in our life. While it is advisable not to speed in the first place some people may want to look to deploy latest technology to detect police radars to avoid being caught. Police radar uses the Doppler effect to measure the speed of the car. Advances in technology such as radar detectors and laser shifters enable you to find the spots where police may be waiting with the radar detector. The Infographic below provides details on this technology.

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Is Your Business Prepared for A Tech Disaster?


Before we consider whether your business is prepared, it’s important to understand exactly what a tech disaster is and how it can impact your company. Ultimately, a tech disaster will be a complete system failure. When this happens, your company will no longer be able to operate on the market. You won’t be able to make any sales, turn a profit or engage with customers. This is just the beginning though because ultimately a tech disaster could cause your business to crash. That’s why you need to know whether you are prepared. So, let’s run a few checks.

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10 Daily Workplace Safety Tips to Follow in Manufacturing


In today’s world, we are witnessing overgrowing industries, creating thousands of opportunities for the labor force. Some people try their luck in organizations, taking up mentally challenging jobs, while others opt for physically demanding jobs in the manufacturing sector. Industrialists are making every possible effort to promote employee wellness while ensuring social responsibility towards the environment.

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How to Improve Safety in Automobile Repair Shop


Safety should be on top of everyone’s mind when working in manufacturing facility. Automobile repair shop is no exception. In fact, it is even more important to observe safety procedures when it comes to working in the auto repair shop. Not only are you dealing with large vehicles, but they are hoisted on lift trucks for the technicians to work underneath it. A small mistake made and it will not take long for the vehicle to come crashing down crushing anyone who is standing under it. You can never be more careful when working in this type of situation. So, what steps do you need to take to improve safety in the automobile repair shop? Here are the important tips:

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5 Reasons to Hire Professional Electricians for Your Commercial Establishment in Long Island


Formerly known as The Island of Nassau, Long Island is located in the southeast part of New York, extending eastward into the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. Typically, the climate in this attractive destination for beach lovers is humid. However, the Island has a history of devastating tropical cyclones. The windy weather here adversely affects the electricity supply.

Despite these shortcomings, the Long Island commercial real estate has excellent prospects. The latest reports suggest that commercial establishments here account for 47% of the electricity consumption in New York.

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Opportunities and Challenges in Deep Offshore Exploration


In the last several decades energy exploration has made tremendous progress. Advances in technology are facilitating activities such as subsea asset integrity management processes; it has also enabled energy exploration companies to go deep into waters with offshore drilling or underground for natural gas using fracking techniques. As the oil and natural gas reservoirs get depleted on the ground it has become necessary to find locations that have not yet been explored. Many large energy producers have established special units to perform research regarding feasibility of going to these uncharted territories in search of oil or natural gas.

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The Rise of Advanced Technology Instruments in Healthcare and Environmental Industries


Healthcare and environmental industries are going through renaissance recently with the introduction of advanced technology that is enabling design of new instrument. These advanced instruments enable those working in the design, manufacturing, testing or support do their job more efficiently and with accuracy not seen in the past. They are also responsible for improving the safety and security of the individuals as well as facilities. Here are few of those instruments that show how they can be used in various applications.

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Project Safety Plan: Why You Need One


Be it a regular or big-ticket project, every project in the construction or engineering industry involves a high level of risk. Management can minimize risks and prevent accidents from taking place before the project takes off. However, there needs to be a fail-proof safety plan in place. [Read more…]

4 Health and Safety Actions You Must Take When Starting a Small Business


There’s a lot to think about when starting a small business, it’s incredibly exciting when ideas start to come to fruition. Office infrastructures need to be put in place and employees will need to be hired to carry out daily tasks and keep the business moving forward.

One area that should never be overlooked when starting a new business is the health and safety areas you are providing for your staff to create a safe and secure environment for them to work in. Don’t forget these four points along the way.

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7 Tips Small Business Employees Can Use When Working Outdoors


An estimated 555,000 non-fatal injuries to workers were self-reported in 2017/18, with 144 workplace fatalities recorded over the same period. If we step away for a moment from the enormous personal and emotional side of having an employee injured or killed, for a small business this loss of manpower can lead to a significant drop in productivity and output. Perhaps more significantly, workplace injuries can lead to litigation which could result in irreparable reputational damage, financial penalties and even a prison sentence, if you as an employer were found to be at fault.

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