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PTD Before Risk Assessment: A Historical Perspective

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This article presents a narrow slice of history as known by Mike Taubitz, beginning with employment at General Motors (GM). It chronicles the foundations and evolution that brought those engaged in the practice of engineering and safety to the current state of PTD in one company. Download The Article Here .

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

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Office Buildings Engineers M/E/P Systems Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Design and Construction The trend toward building electrification in commercial properties with a view toward decarbonization is increasingly at the forefront of the effort to mitigate climate change.

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September 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

If there is an OSHA citation most likely to be overturned on appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission it would be one issued under the General Duty clause. The General Duty clause is a catchall in the Occupational Safety and Health Act and it is frequently misunderstood, even by OSHA inspectors themselves.

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FEMA Recommends I-Codes For National Flood Insurance Program

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based International Code Council, streamline building safety compliance and facilitate trade around world. The document provides findings of regulatory, financial and economic impacts that would likely occur to homeowners and government entities if adopted, and the feasibility and effectiveness in reducing future flood damage.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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Passage of this constitutional amendment will help Texas secure a sustainable and reliable water supply.”. Perry has supported pilot projects to assess the feasibility of large-scale seawater desalination plants on the Texas Gulf Coast. The State Water Plan envisions Texas getting 3.4 The plan projects that 1.4

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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As our economy grew stronger and we are no longer the lowest cost workforce in Asia, we focus now on sustainable development,” she says. Projects with investments exceeding $17 million USD must submit a feasibility study to gain approval. “In the past, BOI focused on job creation and promoting exports. American Axle is a $3.2

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Check Bollard/Barricade safeties (proximity, Photo, infra red, pressure etc) 7. Check operation of safety edges, stops, electric eye, treadle, or other operating devices.