We know that the tri-state area offers a choice of many professionals to assist you with your engineering and inspection needs, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work with you. We hope you enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday, and we wish you all the best during this holiday season!
What’s New
Our NYC clients should be aware that effective November 10, 2020, as required by Local Law 106 of 2019, there are new Tenant Protection Plan Requirements in effect. Please click here to read more.
Recent Projects
- Engineering consultation regarding the domestic hot water system for a multi-building multiple dwelling complex in Queens, NY
- Structural engineering evaluation for an insurance company of alleged damages to a residential home resulting from nearby rock blasting activities in Westchester County, NY
- Evaluation and consultation regarding site drainage and runoff conditions for a private school in Dutchess County, NY
Managing Safety on Multi-employer Worksites
On November 12th The American Society of Safety Professionals reported that “construction sites are busy places. On any given day, you’ll find laborers, carpenters,electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, iron workers and others performing tasks across a potentially vast work site. With so many workers, often from different employers, performing potentially hazardous tasks, how can you ensure everyone is operating safely and understands their responsibilities to identify and mitigate those hazards?…The recently updated ANSI/ASSP A10.33-2020 voluntary consensus standard sets safety and health program requirements for multiemployer projects, including establishing roles and responsibilities for all involved, and confirming that each team member knows how to address hazards they may encounter”.
Andrew R. Yarmus, P.E., F.NSPE, as an OSHA certified Forensic Engineering consultant, and 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. As a licensed Professional Engineer, State Certified Code Enforcement Official, and OSHA certified professional, Mr. Yarmus is credentialed to consult on site safety and incident investigation matters. 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.
Safety News You Need: Confined Space Safety
On November 12th the American Society of Safety Professionals reported that “confined spaces are potentially hazardous working environments. Workers’ safety depends on proper planning and implementation of protective measures to enable them to enter, operate in and exit the space in a safe manner”. Their weekly Safety News You Need “features tools to familiarize you with confined spaces and how to help workers safely operate within them:
- To ensure workers exit a confined space safely, you first must understand what confined spaces are and the hazards that may be present. This guide explains the different types of confined spaces and the conditions present within them. Read more
- You must take several steps when entering and working in a confined space. This checklist outlines those steps. Learn more
- Confined spaces are generally divided into two categories: permit-required and non-permit required. Learn the difference between these two classifications and how to know when you need a permit to enter a confined space. Learn more
- A key element of confined space safety is knowing how to respond when things go wrong. Taking these steps can help you confirm you have the resources and equipment in place to conduct a confined space rescue. Read more“.
Andrew R. Yarmus, P.E., F.NSPE, as an OSHA certified Forensic Engineering consultant, and 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 both construction and general industry. As a licensed Professional Engineer, State Certified Code Enforcement Official, and OSHA certified professional, Mr. Yarmus is credentialed to consult on site safety and incident investigation matters. 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 such site safety and job hazard analysis issues. Please contact our office if we can be of assistance to you or your clients regarding such matters.