Water intrusion and accidental discharge of water are two of the leading causes of commercial property loss in the healthcare industry, according...Read More »
Be sure you understand the requirements of your state or local fire authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) when evaluating the annual testing of your...Read More »
Even those of you who know most of my back story might not necessarily have made the connection (there are certainly ample clues on LinkedIn), but...Read More »
Review fire and evacuation drills to ensure you can get all patients and visitors out without injury or death, just as a Massachusetts hospital...Read More »
One of the critical aspects of managing the security of your building is effectively “hardening” your perimeter, which to a fair degree means that...Read More »
Your facility is explored from top to bottom for life safety compliance when life safety surveyors arrive on-site. Beat them to the punch with assistance from Analyzing the Hospital Life Safety Survey, Fourth Edition by doing your own in-depth analysis of your organization. Life safety...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will proceed with three rulemakings focused on the healthcare industry—standards for...Read More »
Use this kitchen fire inspection report, provided by Brad Keyes, CHSP, founder of Keyes Life Safety Compliance, as a checklist. It is based on requirements found in NFPA 17A-2009.
