As the Fall colors start to manifest itself and the scary folk prepare for their time in the moonlight, it’s also a good time to remind folks about Fire Prevention Week (October 9 -15).
Over the years, I’ve found that folks sometimes have a tough time wrapping their heads around instances in which sprinkler systems are impaired enough to require implementation of Interim Life Safety Measures. I will freely admit that in some instances, it is in the eye of the beholder (or the...
Check your eyewash stations, verify air pressure relationships, ensure exit signs are functioning, review surgical instruments for proper sterilization, ensure food temperatures are within range, and train surgical staff on the fire safety timeouts.
The University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering, in conjunction with the Keck School of Medicine at USC, and the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, has launched the first master of science in ...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 8
Ted Saunders is a certified fire protection specialist and a certified Life Safety Code®(LSC) specialist in the healthcare arena. He is the president of Patriot Fire & Life Safety Consulting and is an expert in the following areas:
Paul Calderwood is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a Certified Fire Protection Specialist, a Certified Fire Plans Examiner, and a certified Fire Inspector and Instructor. He holds a master’s degree in emergency management and is an international speaker on that...
It can be harrowing when a surveyor and their team arrive at your facility. Even though you’ve spent a good chunk of time getting ready for the survey, you’ll undoubtedly still feel like you’ve left something to chance.
It’s been an interesting past year in the life safety world. The ...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 7
Scott Wytosick, CFPS, CFI-II, life safety coordinator for Akron Children’s Hospital and former Life Safety Code®(LSC) surveyor, says preparing for a survey is all about reviewing previous surveys.