Rose Morrison

Pretoria

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Articles

Navigating OSHA's Noise Exposure Standards for Landscaping Equipment Operators

1 month ago | ishn.com | Rose Morrison

Occupational SafetyOSHA If your safety management role involves overseeing landscaping professionals, you should familiarize yourself with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations on noise exposure limits for general industry professionals. Be aware of the particulars and take the appropriate steps to help workers protect themselves from hearing damage. Here is what you should know about OSHA noise standards and stipulations.
Peak Shaving Strategies: Using Advanced Generator and Storage Technology to Manage Demand

1 month ago | energycentral.com | Rose Morrison

Conventional peak shaving leverages energy storage systems to level out peak electricity use. Their modern alternatives utilize algorithm-driven prediction systems and renewable integrations to optimize consumption reduction. Could they help utilities professionals manage demand in an increasingly electricity-reliant age?
Strange structures and smarter designs

1 month ago | meer.com | Rose Morrison

Modern architecture is known for challenging building norms. While traditional construction has its place, new-age architects are experimenting with unusual materials. This embrace of the unconventional has revolutionised contemporary designs, blending it with sustainability. The built world has undergone significant changes over the last few years, especially as people grow more aware of construction's impact on the environment and climate change.
From Pit to Power - Transforming Energy Management in Mining Operations

2 months ago | energycentral.com | Rose Morrison

Energy management should be a priority as rising fuel prices and heightened renewable energy use in mining make electrification more appealing. Since overhauling power and monitoring infrastructure is so complex, business leaders and electric utility professionals are critical in this transformation. Earthmoving, mineral extraction, processing and material transportation are resource-intensive. Mining operations accounted for approximately 1.7% of global power consumption in 2023.
The Hidden Cost of Noise - Impact of Hearing Loss on Utility Workforce Safety

2 months ago | energycentral.com | Rose Morrison

Jackhammers, electrical currents and construction equipment pulse through workers’ ears, leaving an intangible but potentially permanent impact on their health. Several industries are more vulnerable to hearing loss because of high exposure to loud sound pollution. Combating these requires an understanding of the landscape and safety protocols. These are the most significant ways noise at work impacts experts in construction, utilities and related sectors.
10 Proactive Steps to Mitigate OSHA’s Most Common Safety Issues

2 months ago | ishn.com | Rose Morrison

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guides countless industries in keeping workers healthy and injury-free. Safety managers play a unique intermediary role, communicating these expectations to numerous employees and contractors. Here is how they can design workplace environments to prioritize safety and fight the most frequent safety violations. Safety concerns vary by industry, as professionals are exposed to different machinery and environmental influences.
Robotics in Construction: How Automated Tools Are Redefining Safety Standards in 2025

2 months ago | ishn.com | Rose Morrison

Automation revolutionizes workplace safety because it gives you the tools to help prevent accidents before they happen. It is shifting from reactive to proactive with artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and robotic building construction, which reduces risks in real time. Industries like manufacturing, construction, logistics and oil lead the charge. They use automation to enhance compliance, cut down on workplace injuries and create safer, more efficient jobsites.
Using nature as a blueprint in architecture

Mar 14, 2025 | meer.com | Rose Morrison

Architecture enthusiasts and workers worldwide are starting to adopt nature as their model for human-made structures. Many of these concepts lie within biomimicry, ecomimicry, and regenerative design. Discovering how to apply these concepts to architectural design principles may be the key to reducing building emissions. These terms echo similar ideals but have distinct qualities:Regenerative design: drafts buildings to create the resources they need to run.
Investigating Work-Related Factors in Musculoskeletal Disorder Development

Mar 5, 2025 | ishn.com | Rose Morrison

Workplace safety factors are not always as easy to spot as they may initially seem. While dangerous chemicals, working at heights and the presence of heavy machinery are obvious hazards, ergonomic dangers are often less so. The risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder also can affect employees in virtually any job. Musculoskeletal issues are common across industries and roles, but they’re preventable.
Sustainable Warehousing - How to Implement Effective Energy Management Practices

Feb 25, 2025 | energycentral.com | Rose Morrison

Warehouses that burst at the seams with overstock use copious resources to keep the lights on and products temperature-controlled. Sustainable warehousing should become the standard, and energy management is a critical fixture of greener operations. It is one of the few factors impacting everything within a building, including budgets, carbon footprints and employee health.