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By the end of 2026, manufacturers are projected to spend $16.7 billion on artificial intelligence (AI). Many manufacturers have approached AI with the mindset “if we build it, they will come,” which, in this context, becomes “if we buy it, it will get used.” However, the 2026 Asset Lifecycle Report from Asset Management Software, Siemens […]
California’s new Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment standard has become effective, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced July 24. The indoor heat standard applies to most indoor workplaces, such as manufacturing facilities, restaurants, and warehouses. In indoor workplaces where the temperature reaches 82 degrees Fahrenheit, employers must take steps to […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. June is National Safety Month, and in this month’s Back to Basics, we look at workplace heat safety—a major concern not only for those working outdoors but also for indoor workers in facilities with lots of heat. […]