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OSHA Video Explains Soil Classification for Trench Safety

April 5, 2019

According to the OSHA video, unsafe trenching kills 40 construction workers a year.

Longtime Plumbing Engineer Columnist Passes The Torch

Victoria Valentine to take over Plumbing Engineer “SFPE Corner” column in 2019.

April 3, 2019

Victoria Valentine to take over Plumbing Engineer “SFPE Corner” column in 2019.

Emerging Water Technology Symposium Announces Call for Abstracts

April 3, 2019

Abstracts will be welcomed on topics including the water-energy nexus, water efficiency, water quality, alternate water sources, and more.

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Proposed New Standard: NFPA 855

The rise in popularity of battery storage systems for solar PV systems has led to a rise in fire safety concerns.

April 1, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

The popularity of battery storage systems brings fire safety concerns. Proposed NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems addresses these concerns.

UA, Firefighters Unions Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

UA, Firefighters Union Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

March 31, 2019

Joint statement calls on developers, builders and code officials to reduce and restrict the use of plastic pipe.

ASSE International Publishes Fifth Scald Awareness White Paper

March 29, 2019

The new paper discusses the most common causes of hot water scalds from an improperly installed storage type water heater and how scald injuries can be reduced through proper installation.

Advocacy Group Gives Pennsylvania 'F' Over Lead in Public School Drinking Water

March 29, 2019

Pennsylvania showed poor progress, having failed to improve it’s rating since the organization’s initial study in 2017.

Melanie Mayer, Haws, Recognized for Young Safety Professional Excellence

March 27, 2019

EHS Daily Advisor has awarded Mayer for her work at Haws, where she has led many efforts to enhance safety and quality programs.

ICC Supports Access to Safe and Abundant Water on World Water Day

March 22, 2019

The Code Council's 2019 campaign theme is “Leaving no one behind,” a goal that the association advances through its commitment to developing modern codes and standards that make water systems more efficient and sustainable.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Correlating Committee Members

March 20, 2019

Volunteers will work toward the correlation of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar, Hydronics & Geothermal Code.