A porous concrete called Topmix Permeable may be the answer to reducing flash flooding in urban areas, as well as significantly reduce the amount of standing water on sidewalks, parking lots, bike paths, roads and more in rainy weather. Created by Tarmac, the porous concrete surface can absorb up to 880 gallons of water. The way the concrete surface works is that a layer of rocks and pebbles is set down, then the porous material is set on top. When rainwater hits the surface, it flows down … [Read more...]
Consider Hiring a Honolulu Walkway Auditor Today
If you are a Honolulu business owner, you may not be aware that one of the biggest factors in workplace injuries has to do with the flooring. In other words, slip and fall accidents at work are a big contributor of employee injuries and result in approximately 8 million hospital visits each year nationwide. Minimizing slip and fall accidents should be a high priority for responsible business owners in Honolulu. Business owners in Honolulu should be very aware of floor safety, and that’s why … [Read more...]
OSHA Inspectors to Look More Closely at Health Care Slip and Fall Hazards
In an effort to combat the growing numbers of workplace injuries at health care facilities, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will expand the enforcement abilities of inspectors for certain potential hazards. These hazards include those that lead to slip and fall injuries, among others. According to OSHA, hospitals in the United States reported more than 58,000 workplace injuries and illnesses annually, of which slips and falls were a … [Read more...]