If 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…
View detailsProcess safety management, or PSM, is the disciplined management of the integrity of a process or operating system. Process safety relies on sound engineering principles and good design practices to prevent and control hazards in industrial processes. Specifically, the concept addresses the prevention, control, and mitigation of hazardous materials and energy. Process safety is the…
View detailsSustainable Development refers to the process of development that respects nature and its cycles. Its key elements are maintenance, minimizing degradation, and meeting current human needs without endangering future ones. These principles include political reform, intergenerational equity, environmental protection, and climate change. Read on to learn more. Then you can decide whether sustainable development is…
View detailsImplementing a management system is critical to a business’ success. This article provides information on the components and structure of a management system, common methods for implementation, and software solutions available to help companies achieve their management goals. In addition to its structure and components, management systems have other important components, such as processes and…
View detailsMajor incidents have highlighted the importance of robust systems and processes. Process safety is a disciplined approach to the management of the integrity of processes and operating systems. Process safety involves the identification and control of hazardous materials, energy, and environmental factors. Using process safety techniques, organizations can reduce or eliminate the risk of a…
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