What’s New
The August 2019 edition of the NYS DOS Code Outreach Program newsletter reminds its readers that “if an applicant believes that strict compliance with a section of the Uniform Code would entail practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship or would otherwise be unwarranted, then the applicant may seek a variance provided that such variance or modification shall not substantially adversely affect provisions for health, safety, and security and provides for equally safe and proper alternatives. If an applicant believes that a code section is being improperly interpreted or enforced by an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), then the applicant has the option to appeal the determination of AHJ”. Please don’t hesitate to contact Yarmus Engineering, P.C. if we can of assistance to you regarding such variance or appeal procedures.
Recent Projects
- Forensic engineering consultation regarding alleged construction deficiencies and inadequate lighting conditions at an auditorium stepped aisle in New York City
- Engineering consultation regarding existing building condition concerns for multi-occupancy commercial building located in Westchester County
- Engineering review of alleged construction deficiencies at a multi-family residential dwelling structure located in New York City
Four Steps of Designing an Effective Fall Protection System
On August 22nd The American Society of Safety Professionals opined that “protecting workers at height is a great challenge for occupational safety and health professionals. Given the nature of the work and the risks it presents, these environments create some of the most hazardous working conditions…One way to address this challenge is to develop an effective fall protection program”.
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 facilitated 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.
Understanding the Hazards of Workplace Noise
On August 16th The American Society of Safety Professionals opined that “we encounter many different types of workplace noise and need to think about how that noise impacts our hearing. Many working environments not only make it more difficult for workers to hear but also can have detrimental effects on their hearing…An estimated 12 percent of the U.S. working population has hearing difficulty and approximately 24 percent of hearing difficulty is caused by occupational exposure. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise.
Yarmus Engineering, P.C. is available to consult with our clients, including building and unit owners, property managers, employers, real estate developers, builders, attorneys, contractors, insurance professionals, adjusters, building superintendents, and other related parties on workplace safety matters, including workplace noise. Please contact our office if we can be of assistance to you or your clients regarding such matters.