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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems.

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Feasibility For Machine Guarding Is A Big Deal For Employers and Employees

FDR Safety

The 2020 OSHA Field Operations Manual found in CPL 02-00-164 cites OSH Review Commission and court precedent, stating in part, “ There was a feasible and useful method to correct the hazard.” Documentation of infeasibility is an effective tool when a three-column matrix with both OSHA and ANSI B11 criteria is used.

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Auto Draft

FDR Safety

The 2020 OSHA Field Operations Manual found in CPL 02-00-164 cites OSH Review Commission and court precedent, stating in part, “ There was a feasible and useful method to correct the hazard.” Documentation of infeasibility is an effective tool when a three-column matrix with both OSHA and ANSI B11 criteria is used.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

A well-versed representative is also familiar with OSHA’s own internal procedures for handling an OSHA inspection, the Field Inspection Reference Manual or FIRM at [link]. Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. As a general rule, do not volunteer documents not specifically requested.

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What to Do When LOTO is Not Feasible

FDR Safety

Most employers recognize that tasks which are routine, repetitive and integral to production qualify for the Minor Servicing Exemption to 29 CFR 1910.147 , Control of Hazardous Energy, commonly referred to as LOTO. The OSH Review Commission has ruled that tasks like set-up of a machine are not part of production; hence LOTO is required.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

B Basis of estimate (BOE) - a document which describes the scope basis, pricing basis, methods, qualifications, assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions. Bill of quantities (BOQ) - a document used in tendering in the construction industry in which materials, parts, and labor (and their costs) are itemized. May also be called pricing.

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A Look Inside the Future of BIM [infographic] 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Often referred to as “Connected BIM,” it involves leveraging more out of the end to end use of models through cloud technology. The biggest opportunity to get more information into the model comes down to the QA/QC and the commissioning process. “If you boil it down to its essence, BIM is a communication tool.

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