TD Talks: An Industry Blog

Healthy Buildings, Healthy People: Three Ways to Get Ahead on Spring Maintenance During this Unforeseen Downtime

Spring is in the air, school breaks have been extended, and more people are teleworking. While this is unforeseen downtime is a challenge for your company, it offers an opportunity for facility managers to evaluate indoor air quality and get ahead on spring maintenance and service needs.

TD Offers Extra Protection Against Coronavirus Outbreak

During times of uncertainty, it is important to consider the added resources offered by your on-demand service provider. 

Partner Protecting All Workers on Jobsite

TDIndustries San Antonio Partner Wins Red Cross Award

The American Red Cross recently honored a TD Project Superintendent, and it's easy to see why. A TD Plumbing Apprentice might not be here today if it weren't for the persistent use of the skills and knowledge learned in an American Red Cross Training Services Course.

TDIndustries Earns ABC Safety Excellence Pinnacle Award

LONG BEACH, California – Associated Builders and Contractors presented TDIndustries (TD) the Pinnacle Award, one of the top safety honors in the nation, for its commitment to fiercely protecting the safety of all Partners (employee-owners).

Seconds Matter: The Benefits of Firefighter Air-Replenishment Systems

We all recognize the strenuous situations that firefighters face when suppressing fires. Thankfully, many cities around the nation are updating codes to require FARS, Firefighter Air-Replenishment Systems.

Hidden Liability Risks: Not Knowing Them Could Land You In Court

Accidents happen, sometimes through the carelessness of facility occupants, but also through negligence by a facility owner or employer (they might be one in the same). When a facility owner, manager, or employer is at fault, this is likely a result of a failure to maintain safe and healthy conditions within the facility. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), an inability to keep a workplace free from hazards can lead to harsh financial penalties in the form of citations or other legal action.

5 Alarming Health Risks: The Aftermath of Office Jobs

With their soft chairs and climate control, office environments appear to be safe havens in comparison to other workplaces. Like anywhere else though, the office environment comes with significant health and safety risks.

The Most Common Office Accident: Not Preventing It Could Make You Disabled

As you sit there typing away at your desk and sipping your coffee, chances are you’re not concerned about getting an injury. Although office environments may not seem as hazardous as the inherent dangers of construction sites, tens of thousands of office workers suffer injuries or work-related health problems that lead to lost time every year.

The Costs of Liability: How Poor Maintenance Could Land You in Major Trouble

Accidents happen, sometimes through the carelessness of facility occupants, but also through negligence by a facility owner or employer (they might be one in the same). When a facility owner, manager, or employer is at fault, this is likely a result of a failure to maintain safe and healthy conditions within the facility. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), an inability to keep a workplace free from hazards can lead to harsh financial penalties in the form of citations or other legal action.