Prevention Through Design - Acoustic & Thermal Safety Prevention through Design or PtD, is an approach to Occupational Health & Safety that addresses safety needs in the design or redesign process to prevent or minimize work related hazards and risks...
Acoustic Enclosure ends Noise Complaints for Manufacturing Plant Project HighlightClient: Global manufacturer of construction materialsLocation: New York State Situation: Engine Exhaust Noise - Sound levels above Community Ordinance Scope/Solution: Shannon GES worked...
Preventing Burns in the Workplace Thermal Burns are a common workplace injury that can cause serious harm to employees. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2020, 11,840 workers sustained thermal burns that were severe enough to keep them out of...
National Grid Presents Top Energy Efficiency Award to Shannon National Grid celebrates exceptional accomplishments in energy efficiency by recognizing high-performing ProNet Partners with GridEE Awards. ProNet (New York Energy Professionals Network) is a program for...
By: Frank Kovacs, CEO, Shannon Global Energy Solutions, Inc. My vacation trip to Ireland this past week included the grand tour of a legacy distillery. Established in 1757, this distillery included both waterpower (Early Years) and steam. It was enlightening to see...
Students, teachers, and staff are returning to school, which means uninsulated equipment conditioning the air inside their buildings will cause sound to emanate across classrooms and offices. Initially, students and teachers might hear the noise, but, as the days and...
Industrial reusable insulation can trace its origins to maritime applications as well as other industries looking to improve upon primitive products developed in the field. While crews on board ships at sea had little choice but to reuse insulation material, since...
Before the advent of reusable insulation systems, when workers removed conventional insulation they discarded it, regardless of material. Consequently, components requiring regular inspection, service or repair for maintenance, would often remain uncovered. This was a...
With the variety of different blanket insulation systems available, getting the highest quality solution can be a challenge. For many, buying a cheaper system often looks appealing, but for several reasons, investing in a higher quality reusable blanket insulation...
The insulation industry makes use of several different materials to help protect workers from high temperatures, contain radiant energy, and maximize system efficiency. However, many of these materials, like fiberglass, Foamglas®, calcium silicate, and mineral wool,...