Ensuring Fire Safety: Understanding Fire Safety Notices and Total Fire Protection

Posted by Compass Group on Aug 21, 2023

Fire safety is a crucial aspect of building management and the protection of human lives. In any environment, whether it's a residential complex, commercial building, or public facility, the implementation of effective fire safety measures is paramount. One essential component of fire safety is the proper display and understanding of fire safety notices. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of fire safety notices and explore the concept of Total Fire Protection (TFP) as a comprehensive approach to safeguarding against fire hazards.

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Topics: regulations, safety

The 5 most important ladder safety laws

Posted by Compass Group on Oct 19, 2022

Safety should be top priority for everyone in the construction industry. Understanding ladder safety laws can save lives on construction sites. 

OSHA has stairway and ladder safety standards in place to prevent injuries on the job site. While there are many ladder regulations OSHA lists, here are the top five that you should always keep in mind to ensure a safe working environment

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Topics: regulations

The importance of site evaluations

Posted by Compass Group on Jul 27, 2021

The construction industry’s version of “appearances can be deceiving.”

A piece of land can appear beautiful and ready to go, but what’s below the surface determines whether you start digging or looking elsewhere to build. 

In order to find out the condition of the land, you need to complete a site assessment. Regardless if it’s required for the permit process or not, site evaluations are valuable because they make you aware of situations that could lead to unexpected and costly complications in the future.

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Topics: regulations, residential construction, commercial construction

The 5 most important ladder safety laws

Posted by Compass Group on Feb 3, 2020

Safety should be top priority for everyone in the construction industry. Understanding ladder safety laws can save lives on construction sites. 

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Topics: construction industry, regulations, safety