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Assessing Feasibility

FDR Safety

The answers can be determined but only after documented due diligence using Task Based Risk Assessment (past blogs) and assessing feasibility of hazard controls. You must have a documented risk assessment, documentation of why LOTO is not feasible and validation that the controls in lieu of LOTO achieve acceptable risk.

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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The Benefits of Sustainable Construction

Building Radar

The need and importance of sustainability in construction has become a debated topic due to growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of resources. A sustainable build should take these factors into account along with the biodiversity of the land. Not only that, the sector is also a major producer of waste.

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Materials Shortages in Construction: Catapulting a Sustainability Revolution?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

When local and national lockdowns began to come into effect in early 2020, many factories reduced their production output as demand lowered. When it comes to construction, are we at a tipping point towards necessitating sustainable solutions for good? Alternative materials – the answer to our commercial and sustainability problems?

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Electric fleet challenges and considerations

CK Power

Some end customers are prioritizing environmental sustainability when evaluating contractors or products. Neither is a technology that makes grid power feasible for high-stakes battery charging, on- or off-highway. For now, the only feasible alternatives are hybrid charging systems powered by diesel or gaseous gensets.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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The Complexity Of OSHA’s PSM Standard

FDR Safety

Using accepted ANSI standards, we are able to make use risk assessment, feasible risk reduction using the hazard control hierarchy and acceptable risk to solve real-world problems. When deciding that risk mitigation is needed, the concept of feasibility comes into play to demonstrate due diligence in complying with the OSH Act.

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