24 March, 2021
Compliance with National Construction Code (NCC) requirements is sometimes difficult. This can be due to a variety of reasons, such as technical construction constraints or other applicable laws (e.g., for heritage protected buildings). Usually, the difficulty will be in meeting one or more Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions. To overcome such challenges, building practitioners can seek NCC compliance…
10 March, 2021
Key points: • Falls on stairs are common, and often lead to serious injuries. • Falls on stairs are often complex – there are multiple possible factors that can cause a fall. • Many stair incidents can easily be prevented, and remedial solutions implemented at minimal cost. • Ultimately, however, steps and stairs should be designed and built…
04 March, 2021
The design of a control room can have a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of operations. Control rooms are a critical central facility that typically involves the management of high-risk and/or complex plants, processes, and systems. Control room operators play a vital role in ensuring these facilities are monitored and maintained efficiently. Therefore,…