The changes brought on by the Food Safety Modernization Act are designed with an eye toward prevention rather than reaction. The food safety plan provides the backbone to compliance for facilities to assess the operation, identify hazards and implement preventive…
CLIENT: Bulk Material Storage and Transload Facility PROJECT: Tubular Conveyor Gallery consisting of thin wall steel shell BACKGROUND: The client approached ADF Engineering to design a bulk material storage and transloading facility in the Chicago Area. As part of the…
Shop drawings are a critical part of any project, but are often surrounded by confusion and misunderstanding that leads to disputes and unique legal challenges. In terms of risk management, it's essential that these drawings provide a strict flow of…
Background of Safety Risk Assessments In 1992, OSHA launched Process Safety Management (PSM) to address industries that handle highly hazardous chemicals, under OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.119. This standard seems straightforward but was revolutionary in its impact on process safety improvements…
Thirty years as a consultant engineer has taught me that typical projects are broken into four major phases: feasibility, preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction and start-up. While the engineering phase is the most critical for your project's development, the…
5 Practical Strategies For Removing Heavy Metals And Cyanides From Waste Water
The Three Keys to a Successful Brownfield Engineering Design
