We are pleased to announce that we plan to re-open our main office
to staff and client deliveries under the Phase II re-opening plan of
NYS on Pause on June 9th, or as soon as otherwise permitted
by executive order.
In order to maximize safety of both employees and our clients,
portions of the staff will work under social distancing protocols in the office, while others continue to work remotely. Client deliveries will also be handled in accordance with social distancing protocols.
Site visits are also being coordinated under strict safety protocols.
We look forward to seeing you again soon!
What’s New
Congratulations to our firm president, Andrew R. Yarmus, P.E., F.NSPE, who will be installed as President-Elect of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers on June 12th (via online ceremony, of course)!
Recent Projects
- Forensic engineering consultation regarding an exterior staircase accident on behalf of the County of Rockland, NY
- Site consultation regarding the safety of exterior entrance glazing at a multiple residence structure located in Queens, NY
- Forensic engineering consultation regarding alleged NYS Labor Law, Industrial Code Rule 23, and OSHA violations at a Suffolk County, NY worksite
How construction firms can prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19
On May 18th ConstructionDive reported that “although many coronavirus-related shutdown and stay-at-home orders are in still in place, the U.S. is on the road to loosening restrictions to keep the outbreak at bay. Since several areas of construction were considered essential, the industry has a leg up on others that have been completely shut down since the pandemic began…But even as the country’s economy slowly comes back to life, top medical experts have warned that there could be a second wave of COVID-19 cases once more people come into contact with each other and in the fall when colder weather arrives and the regular flu season begins again..So, how should contractors prepare for a potential second round of COVID-19? Construction Dive talked to a variety of industry experts for guidance.
Andrew R. Yarmus, P.E., F.NSPE, as a Past Chair of the National Society of Professional Engineers PE’s in Construction Interest Group, has helped to facilitate discussions between Professional Engineers across the country on important matters such as safety in the construction industry. Yarmus Engineering, P.C. is available to consult with property managers, real estate developers, builders, attorneys, contractors, insurance professionals, adjusters, and other related parties regarding construction site safety issues. Please contact our office if we can be of assistance to you or your clients regarding such matters.
OSHA Provides Guidelines on Reusing Disposable N95 Masks
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance on reusing disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators (N95 FFRs) that have been decontaminated. The action marks the Department’s latest step to ensure the availability of respirators…The guidance applies to workplaces where workers need respirators to protect against exposure to infectious agents that could be inhaled into the respiratory system, including during care of patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus and other activities that could result in respiratory exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the coronavirus.
Yarmus Engineering, P.C. remains committed as always to guiding and assisting our clients in maintaining the highest level of safety for their site and building operations. Please contact our office if we can be of assistance to you or your clients regarding such matters.