by Michael L. Walker, PE, CEM, LEED-AP | Apr 26, 2016 |
It understandable with the number of above ground storage tanks (ASTs) in service growing every year, combined with the average tank life approaching 40 years, that a risk-based methodology for evaluating and maintaining shop fabricated carbon or stainless steel...
by Michael L. Walker, PE, CEM, LEED-AP | Apr 19, 2016 |
Government regulations can be a pain. They can be cumbersome for manufacturers, which can be an excuse for not giving them the attention they require. Take the standards and regulations aimed at protecting employees and the environment, for example. It takes time...
by Mark Cramer, PE | Apr 13, 2016 |
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule, which became effective on December 21, 2015, requires electronic sharing of NPDES program information to replace paper-based reporting. The objective is to improve reporting...
by Bill Taylor, CSP | Apr 5, 2016 |
This is a two-part blog series regarding fall protection in Aerial Lifts vs. Scissor Lifts. In Part I, we explored the difference between the two lifts as well as the types of fall protection utlilized with each. Now in Part II, we will discuss problems that arise...