Self-sealing concrete now proved with recognised test
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A US patent has recently been granted to a new test to prove and measure the self-sealing qualities of concrete mixes. This approval confirms the robustness of the test, therefore establishing a uniform way in which this property can be quantified within any mix of concrete, including those which incorporate speciality admixtures.
The patent was granted for ‘A Method, Apparatus and System for Testing the Self-Sealing Capabilities of a Concrete Sample’ to Kryton International Inc. Kevin Yuers, Vice President at Kryton, devised the test in conjunction with Rishi Gupta, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
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Considerate Constructors Scheme to raise awareness on alcohol and drugs
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The Considerate Constructors Scheme is taking action to raise awareness of the important issue of drugs and alcohol across the UK Construction industry. The Scheme’s new 'Spotlight on...' campaign focuses on taking measures to protect and safeguard the entire workforce in relation to drugs and alcohol.
The need for attention and consideration could not be more of a priority than within the already safety-conscious construction industry. A recent survey of over 1300 people working across the Industry discovered that 59% have concerns over the effects of drugs and alcohol in construction.
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Revised CAP 609 CISRS General Information Booklet released
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The popular, user-friendly Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) CAP 609 General Information Booklet has been revised and reprinted – with a bold new cover design, incorporating the new CISRS logo.
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World leader in safety barriers opens office in Australia
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The Yorkshire-based world leader in polymer safety barriers has opened its tenth overseas subsidiary. A-SAFE, which was recently placed in The Sunday Times Top 100 list of the fastest-growing UK SME exporters for the second successive year, has opened new offices in Sydney, Australia.
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NASC & CISRS success at UK’s largest H&S event, Safety & Health Expo 2016
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The NASC and CISRS have exhibited successfully at the UK’s largest and leading health and safety event – the Safety & Health Expo, held at the prestigious London ExCeL venue, June 21-23 – with their largest ever, 20m square stand, open on all sides, attracting hundreds of visitors over the packed three-day event.
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