Work to Zero grant program awards over $140,000 for real-world testing of heat stress solutions

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National Safety Council has awarded over $140,000 to help employers combat the rising threat of occupational heat stress. Through the Work to Zero Heat Stress Pilot Grant, organizations will test and evaluate technologies to protect workers from heat-related illness and death.

Nearly 500 workers have died from heat-related workplace incidents since 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These fatalities are preventable through planning, training and tools that provide early warning signs of heat stress.

“Employers must take meaningful steps to combat the increasing risk of heat-related illnesses and fatalities on the job,” said Katherine Mendoza, senior director of workplace safety programs at NSC. “This new pilot grant program shows how technology can be used to save lives. By enabling organizations to test innovative solutions in real-world settings, we’re creating a pathway to scalable safety practices that can prevent heat-related tragedies before they happen.”

As part of the pilot, recipients will partner with the leading technology providers from the 2025 Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge. These companies offer a variety of cutting-edge solutions to detect, manage and prevent heat-related incidents.

Recipients of the Work to Zero Heat Stress Pilot Grant include:

Allegion and WSP USA will each trial Apex Cool Labs’ handheld cooling and sensor technology to enhance heat safety in their respective industriesBrasfield & Gorrie and United Rentals will deploy MākuSafe Corp’s wearable safety technology to collect environmental and physicality data that signals early heat stress risksGeo-Technology Associates will test Critical Ops’ drone-based precision mapping to mitigate heat stress at its high-heat construction sitesService Center Metals will evaluate Cryogenx’s rapid body cooling solution to protect aluminum extrusion workers exposed to extreme heat conditionsThe Science and Engineering Corps will collaborate with the Wright Brothers Institute on piloting footwear technology designed to steadily keep the body cool within a wide variety of high-risk industries

Funded by the McElhattan Foundation, Work to Zero aims to eliminate workplace fatalities through the advancement and adoption of technology. Recipients of the Heat Stress Pilot Grant will share insights to help other organizations understand the impact of these technologies and how to best implement them.

To learn more about Work to Zero and heat-related workplace safety, visit nsc.org/worktozero.

About the National Safety Council
The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for over 110 years. As a mission-based organization, we work to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, focusing our efforts on the workplace and roadways. We create a culture of safety to not only keep people safer at work, but also beyond the workplace so they can live their fullest lives.

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GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vac-Con, a leading manufacturer of industrial vacuum and sewer cleaning equipment, has appointed J&J Equipment as its newest dealer in the state of New York. This partnership expands Vac-Con’s reach, providing customers in Upstate New York with access to the company’s full line of high-performance equipment, including hydro excavators, combination machines, jetters, and industrial vacuum loaders.

J&J Equipment, a trusted provider of municipal and industrial equipment solutions, will offer Vac-Con sales, service, and support to municipalities, contractors, and industrial professionals in Upstate New York. With a strong reputation for outstanding customer service and industry expertise, J&J Equipment is well-positioned to represent Vac-Con’s innovative product lineup.

“Partnering with J&J Equipment strengthens our ability to serve this portion of the New York market with top-tier vacuum and sewer cleaning equipment,” said Todd Masley, President of Vac-Con. “J&J Equipment’s experience and commitment to customer success align perfectly with Vac-Con’s mission. We’re excited to work together to provide unmatched solutions and support.”

J&J Equipment is equally enthusiastic about the opportunity to represent Vac-Con. “Vac-Con is known for its durability, performance, and reliability,” said George Lonergan, Owner of J&J Equipment. “We are proud to offer their full product line to our customers and provide the high-quality service and expertise they expect.”

For more information about Vac-Con’s products or to connect with J&J Equipment, please visit www.jandjequipment.com https://cesrefuse.com/ or call 315-699-0656.

About J&J Equipment
J&J Equipment is a premier provider of municipal and industrial equipment solutions, specializing in sales, service, and support for high-quality brands. With a focus on reliability and customer satisfaction, J&J Equipment has built a reputation for delivering top-tier products and exceptional service to municipalities, contractors, and industrial professionals throughout New York. Their knowledgeable team is dedicated to helping customers find the right equipment solutions for their toughest jobs.

About Vac-Con®
Vac-Con, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of vacuum and hydro excavation equipment, providing innovative solutions for the environmental and municipal industries. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Vac-Con continues to set industry standards with its advanced technology and reliable performance.

About Holden Industries, Inc.
Holden Industries, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois. As the parent organization of a group of diversified manufacturing companies, Holden is dedicated to profitable growth through capital efficient reinvestment and strategic acquisitions. Holden strives to continuously improve the operational performance of all disciplines with its principle focus of identifying the needs of its customers and developing innovative and cost-effective products and services to meet those needs. For more information, visit www.holdenindustriesinc.com. 

Vac-Con is a tradename of Holden Industries, Inc.

For further information, please contact:

Christopher Smith
Vice President of Marketing
Vac-Con, Inc.
904-493-4969
Chris@vac-con.com

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RWA Infra Development L.L.C. (“RIDev”) has created $RWAID a Real World Asset (“RWA”) cryptocurrency for the purpose of “tokenizing infrastructure for the masses.” $RWAID is here to bring capital intensive infrastructure projects such as power generation, electric transmission and energy storage to individuals who desire to participate in the benefits of ownership of these assets but may not have been able to because of financial constraints.

AUSTIN, Texas, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — When the new RIDev token $RWAID presale begins it will be priced at 1 cent per token with a required minimum purchase of $500.00 (50,000 tokens). A total of 5 billion $RWAID tokens will be made available during the presale. Only 10 billion $RWAID tokens were minted. No additional $RWAID tokens will ever be minted. The presale is planned within the next 60 days. RIDev will announce the exact date in the near future. The $RWAID token can be found on Etherscan and the Uniswap exchange. We are also pursuing listings on other decentralized and centralized exchanges. Additional $RWAID token information can be found on the RIDev website: www.rwainfra.dev.

RIDev CEO Josh Case said, “We are looking forward to rolling out the $RWAID token to the masses, so anyone who desires to participate in the energy transition and expansion we are witnessing here in the U.S. is able to do so conveniently at an affordable entry point.”

The $RWAID token holders will have the opportunity to share in the yield created by the RWA’s tokenized. Yield is expected to be realized from operational project earnings, development fees, project sales or a combination of these sources. Yield will be distributed as rewards to $RWAID token holders with additional $RWAID tokens and/or stablecoins such as USDC, USDT, RLUSD or an equivalent.

“The tokenizing of real world assets is providing a more efficient and secure framework for the deployment of capital into capital intensive infrastructure projects. We are looking forward to leveraging those benefits for token holders through rewards such as additional tokens and stablecoins,” said Case.

Principles and advisors of RIDev have years of experience ranging from conventional power generation to renewable energy production. The $RWAID token will be allocated to projects in the United States using proven technologies with credit worthy off-take counterparties. The $RWAID token will participate directly and/or indirectly in projects as well as being the sole capital provider or a participant with other capital providers depending on the opportunity. The $RWAID token team will consider “shovel ready” projects, operational projects, projects under development and internal development of projects.

Individuals and entities interested in potential bulk purchases of $RWAID tokens can email us prior to the presale for more information.

RIDev company as well as $RWAID token updates will be posted on X.

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