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Understanding Unwritten Code Requirements
Jan 7, 2020
Rick Glenn explains the importance of understanding the two different types of "unwritten" code requirements.
Not-So-Silent Hazard: Water Hammer Impacts on Fluid Systems
Dec 3, 2019
Water hammer is a pressure surge that occurs when a fluid quickly stops or moves direction in a pipe. Learn how to manage.
Tailings Dams: Why They Fail and What Can Be Done
Nov 27, 2019
Richard Stahl highlights recent tailings dams collapses and discusses how to address safety concerns.
Can a Building Damage Assessment Exonerate an Intruding Black Bear?
Nov 22, 2019
A black bear intrusion in Colorado demonstrates the importance of proper building damage assessments.
Catastrophic Medical Surge Preparation: Taking the First Steps
Nov 18, 2019
Learn how healthcare facilities can prepare for catastrophic surge events.
Lessons Learned from the West Texas Fertilizer Explosion
Nov 12, 2019
The explosion highlighted the need for the industry to adapt and change how it addressed safe chemical storage practices.
Out of the Haze: Air Quality Hazards from Wildfires
Nov 8, 2019
Assessing the air quality hazards that wildfires pose on populated areas and understanding clues to be better prepared.
How Does the Mobility Revolution Impact How We Design Tunnels?
Oct 22, 2019
How are we adapting to changes in tunnel-based transportation, from tunnel design to tunnel safety implementations?
Emergency Relief System Design: What You Need to Know
Oct 15, 2019
Find out why your facility should have a plan in place to manage chemical reactivity hazards.
Cannabis in Canada: How Are Building Codes Keeping Pace?
Oct 12, 2019
Are the current building code requirements addressing the fire and life safety risks in cannabis facilities?
Why Are Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems Breaking Down at a Faster Rate?
Oct 3, 2019
Refrigerant-based heating and cooling systems in are breaking down at a faster rate. Learn what can be done.
What La Porte, TX Fire Taught Us About Chemical Hazards
Sep 25, 2019
Lessons learned from suppressing a chemical fire in a power plant and the importance of power plant safety