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Biophilia in the Workplace: It’s a Natural Fit!
As we begin to transition back into the office, those that have been working remotely with access to natural light may be facing the prospect of returning to a windowless cubicle. Others who may have been taking meetings on back patios among the trees and birdsong may be returning to conference rooms. To draw employees […]
Read moreOSHA Training: Is Your Plant Compliant?
The hiring shortages in the manufacturing sector means that there is a constant in-flow of new employees within many plants today. If your plant is experiencing a hiring surge, don’t forget about your regulatory training! In the Spring edition of Hixson’s EH&S From Experience newsletter, we offer our tips to help you improve training efforts.
Read moreDon’t Be Passive About Passivation
A typical food contact surface finish for stainless steel is the so-called No. 4 Dairy or 32 Ra finish. Although stainless steel is considered to be a non-reactive and non-rusting surface, regardless of the surface finish specified, rust or rouging can form under certain circumstances: if this metal alloy is contaminated with free iron, if […]
Read moreThinking About Changes to Your Lab? Start Here…
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries had to quickly adapt to new safety protocols. Well-designed labs, however, were likely already well-situated, with most having a basic safety-focused infrastructure and protocols in place. In the most recent issue of Hixson’s Science & Technology Perspectives newsletter, we look at four changes labs may want […]
Read moreSafety PLCs vs Safety Relays: Four Things to Consider
A proper Safety Control System (SCS) is a key element in keeping personnel and property safe from harm. The April edition of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter offers four things to consider when choosing between a Safety Relay or a Safety PLC in the design of an SCS.
Read moreDon’t Let “Wasted Opportunities” Go Down the Drain
With the continuing rise of water and sewer costs, now may be a good time to look at ways to reduce sewer charges. The latest issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter looks at ways to reduce Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and other sewer charges and the positive impact that even small changes can have on […]
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