From Poor Richard: NBI Study Illustrates Actual Performance of LEED-NC Buildings
on Jan 6, 2009 in Energy LEED-NC Poor_Richard USGBC The New Buildings Institute (NBI), a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Washington State, published an interesting report last year that unfortunately didn’t get very much attention.  It documented a study attempting to quantify the actual perfo.

New OSHA Walkthrough Training Programs Available
on Jan 6, 2009 in National Safety Council OSHA Safety training The NSC is introducing two new versions of the OSHA Walkthrough for Industry training program. by HeidiTFM...

CertainTeed Insulation Completes Acquisition Of Canadian Insulation Manufacturer
on Jan 6, 2009 in CCMC CertainTeed Energy Insulation Interiors Ottawa_Fibre acoustics acquisition wallboard Deal with Ottawa Income Fund completed with hopes of expanding North American presence. by ChadTFM...

Many Retailers In New York State Now Required To Recycle Plastic Bags
on Jan 6, 2009 in New_York Recycling legislation retail New York Governor David Paterson has signed legislation to increase the collection and recycling of plastic carryout bags. by AnneTFM...

Neglecting Workplace Safety During Business Downturs Could Be Costly
on Jan 5, 2009 in ASSE American Society Of Safety Engineers Economic_Downturn Safety ASSE cautions employers against cutting back on workplace safety in time of economic difficulty. by HeidiTFM...

Restaurant Uses Vegetable Oil To Help Meet Energy Needs
on Jan 5, 2009 in Energy and The Environment Food_Service Owl Power Company Restaurants Finz Seafood & Grill in Dedham, MA has installed a system that generates on-site electricity and hot water. by AnneTFM...

OSHA Issues Final Rule On PPE
on Jan 5, 2009 in OSHA PPE Safety The final rule on Clarification of Employers’ Duty to Provide Personal Protective Equipment and Train Each Employee was published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2008. by AnneTFM...