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Combatting Heat Stress with Skanska’s Innovative Approach Using MX3 Hydration Testing

sarahrudge — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:53:30 +0000

Heat stress poses significant risks for construction workers, particularly in regions like Florida, where temperatures and humidity levels soar. To address this, companies like Skanska have been proactive in implementing measures to prevent heat-related illnesses. One such measure is the introduction of the MX3 hydration testing system, a portable device designed to monitor workers’ hydration…

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The Benefits of Natural Daylight on Mental Health

sarahrudge — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:34:39 +0000

By Neall Digert Sunlight, an abundant yet often overlooked resource, is crucial to human health and well-being. As the modern world increasingly embraces indoor living and working environments, Americans spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors on average. Therefore, design professionals must understand the profound impact of natural daylight on mental health. Fortunately…

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Take the strain

Iain — Tue, 25 May 2021 09:46:58 +0000

Overhead work in the construction industry is nothing new, but are we fully aware of the potential damage it’s doing to employees’ health and wellbeing? With reports in the UK stating that 498,000 workers suffered from musculoskeletal injuries in 2018/191, it’s worth considering how this will impact the industry as a whole, and whether there’s a solution to what often seems like an unavoidable…

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