Category: News
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Crossover Metal Stairs for Industrial Applications
Crossover metal stairs have at least two sets of stairs that are connected by one or more platforms and are designed to allow employees to safely travel up and over physical barriers in the workplace. Without stairs that provide access over the barriers, employees could be injured if they try to climb over or crawl…
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A Simple Guide to ADA Handrails
1. Located on both sides Handrails must be on both sides of the stairs and ramps. For OSHA stair handrails, however, it can be just on one side. 2. Continuous Handrails must be continuous through the full length of the stair flight or ramp run. They cannot end or break at any point within the…
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Upside Innovations: Then and Now
When sitting in the first iteration of Upside Innovations’ facility, founder Kevin Sharp used to look out the window of the 1,900 ft2 garage/office and stare at the semis loading and unloading at the large manufacturing facility across the street. It felt so far out of reach when trying to build a company as the…
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Construction Industry Outlook 2017
Many sectors make up the construction industry, and analyzing all of them can be time-consuming and overwhelming. To help you have a better overall view of the industry, we have collected information about construction sector performance and expected growth opportunities. The construction industry dropped with the 2008 market crash but has seen remarkable growth in…