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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. coupled with lower order controls (Awareness, Training and Procedures and PPE) is typically used to achieve acceptable risk.

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PTD Before Risk Assessment: A Historical Perspective

FDR Safety

Many forces and efforts have led those of us who are engaged in the practice of safety to where we are in PTD today, but with this article, the author presents a glimpse of the fundamental occurrences in one industry that have led to the progressive use of PTD in other industries. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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The Complexity Of OSHA’s PSM Standard

FDR Safety

For those of you who deal with PSM, you know this is a critical first step in determining if a traditional risk-based approach will suffice from a compliance perspective. 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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How To Create Effective Safety Signage

FDR Safety

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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Good Safety Signage

FDR Safety

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early

BD+C

In my experience as an architect, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP and sustainability focused practitioner, there are three early design decisions that are key to helping us build more sustainably: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios. Hanover 8th Street, Washington, D.C. This community in Washington, D.C.

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COVID–19 in Buildings is all about Ventilation

Green Building Law Update

admittedly very widely read) blog post on April 29, COVID-19 and the Risk from Recirculated Air in Buildings , but I must acknowledge, while this may refresh your recollection, there is little if any new guidance. becoming common in courtrooms and restaurants) for reducing risk of airborne transmission.

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