When I first read the preamble to the then new OSHA confined space standard, I was struck by an interesting paradox that appeared on page 4,487 of the Jan. 14, 1993, Federal Register. In one breath, ...

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Some operators are clamping down on energy waste that has been going over their heads for years—literally. Specifically, they are recapturing the energy dollars that go up the kitchen hood because ...

I learned a great deal about firefighting and the fire service from my father, who joined the fire department in 1938 and retired as fire chief in 1975, the year after I started as a career ...

Never let your guard down, always do your due diligence, and trust your gut. These are the lessons that were strongly reinforced at a structure fire I operated at on the afternoon of Monday, January 3 ...

Imagine the HVAC failed in your facility ten or twenty years ago. After the repair bill hits, a decision is made to avoid that cost in the future, taking operating expenses and asset lifecycles into ...

Carbon dioxide gas detectors can utilize an automated background calibration program to set the clean air level on a regular basis. Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is a byproduct of combustion, as well as a ...

While most homeowners will understand the importance of their furnace of air conditioner operating efficiently, many may underestimate the importance of quality ventilation. Ductwork might be hidden ...