Process Safety Management (PSM) is a disciplined framework for preventing unplanned releases of hazardous chemicals, loss of stability, and structural failure during chemical processing. In fact, between 2007 and 2017, 56 process safety events resulted in 128 deaths. Proper management of a process can mean the difference between life and death for a chemical company.…
View detailsThe internet is full of resources for health and safety in the workplace, and a simple search will produce dozens of sites. It is important to remember that some jobs are high risk, requiring a higher degree of attention and sensitivity. High-risk jobs have higher rates of incidents and injuries than other types of jobs,…
View detailsMore companies are incorporating a Management System into their company to streamline processes and track people and inventory. A management system can make tracking inventory, production schedules, and sales figures much easier. But there are many different types of managerial systems that companies need. Many turn to standards organization expertise to get their systems implemented.…
View detailsIf you are looking to protect your building from fires, read this article. It will give you an overview of various Fire Protection measures you can use, including passive fire protection, Standpipes, Extinguisher systems, and air sampling systems. Once you understand the basics of these fire protection measures, you will be better prepared to make…
View detailsWith the advancement of modern technology, it has become much easier to manufacture energy efficient machinery and appliances that can help us reduce our massive energy consumption. Besides home appliances, energy efficient strategies have also found application in factories, transportations, and buildings. For example, the Mundy’s Bay Public School in Midland, Ontario, Canada, uses a…
View detailsSustainable Development refers to all actions and policies that promote environmental, social, and economic improvement. It addresses many issues, from Climate change and Human capital to Business practices. Listed below are some of the most important concepts underlying Sustainable Development. Each one has important implications. Read on to learn more. This article focuses on five…
View detailsA management system is a process that helps an organization achieve its objectives. Different aspects of a management system depend on the type of organization, but common elements are responsibility, involvement, and selection. Employees are expected to do their jobs well, while leaders are responsible for the organization’s overall development and goals. A management system…
View detailsDesigning a management system for an organization is not a small feat. The entire process involves a plan, do, check, and act cycle. It should include steps to meet the different needs of stakeholders. To be effective, a management system must be able to show how the interests of different stakeholders will affect the organization’s…
View detailsThe benefits of energy efficiency to society are greater than the benefits to individual consumers. The optimal adoption rate for energy efficiency is greater for society as a whole than for individual consumers. This “gap” is wider for energy efficiency than for private consumers. The “gap” for energy efficiency to society is higher than the…
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