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www.ifma.org
- International Facilities Management Association www.aia.org - American Institute of Architects www.iida.com - International Interior Design Association www.nsc.org - National Safety council www.disasters-hazardmit.org - National Building Protection Council www.astm.org - ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
“Timing,
evacuation plans saved thousands Sept. 11” By Sara Kugler, Associated
Press, December 2001
“Slip-and-Fall Issues”
By Russ Kendzior, Professional Retail Store Maintenance, September 2001
"The
Screen Printer's Guide to Photoluminescence" Marina
Batzke, General Manager, American PERMALIGHT, Inc., Screen Printing,
September 1997. M. Batzke's article on the use of photoluminescent
materials in the printing industry is also one of the best technical articles
available on photoluminescence in general. A thorough discussion photoluminescence
versus other kinds of luminance as used in novelties or safety related
applications. "When the Lights go Out... Will your photoluminescent way-finding sign perform in a darkness emergency? Marina Batzke, General Manager, American PERMALIGHT, Inc., Screen Graphics, September/October 1997. Similar information to the article she authored for Screen Printing but with additional technical comparison data for luminance in different kinds of photoluminescent materials. "NLCID WHITE PAPER - seeking professional status for interior design" IIDA advantage, July 1997. Provides overview of the "Convergence of art, design, and technology with public health, safety and welfare. Also gives a strong backgrounding on the interior design professional's impact on the public health, safety, and welfare. "Preparing for an Earthquake" Peter Murphy, FM Journal, Sept/Oct 1994. This article looks at the effects of damage caused by non-structural building elements. "Disasters Wreak Havoc for Facility Professionals in the 1990s" Looks at the numerous lessons learned by facility professionals due to earthquakes, blizzards, hurricanes and floods. "From the Editor" (FM Journal, May/June 1995) H. M. Wiederhoeft Acknowledged the impact the Oklahoma City bombing is having on facility management professionals. "Understanding and Complying with the Federal Fire Safety Act of 1992", David W. Stroup, FM Journal, July/Aug 1995 "Designing for Life", Marilyn Farrow, IBD Perspective, Spring 1994. Ms. Farrow outlines the requirement for interior designers to consider health, safety and welfare issues in their designs and as outlined in the accompanying articles. "Providing for the Health, Safety & Welfare of the Public - Revisiting the "Ergonomic Workplace", Rani Lueder, IBD Perspective, Spring 1994. Article discusses the reasons why an ergonomist may be brought in to a company and the stages of an in-depth evaluation. "Health and Safety Criteria", S. C. Reznikoff, IBD Perspective, Spring 1994. Provides a listing of health and safety building concerns and a partial listing of performance testing standards. "Bringing Health, Safety and Welfare Into Focus", Fred Malvern, IBD Perspective, Spring 1994. Outlines a systems approach to defining and addressing health, safety and welfare concerns. "Interior Design Registration Liability Considerations", Richard Sciaroni, IBD Perspective, Spring 1994. Attorney sets forth the positive and negative implications of registration/certification (licensing) for interior designers. "Random act exposes nuclear nuisance .. Non-electric exit signs glow by radioactivity", Jeff Pillets, Staff Writer, The Sunday Record, Bergen, NJ, December 28, 1997. Tritium use in exits signs and their dangers are discussed.
NATIONAL
AND INTERNATIONAL BLACKOUTS Auckland blackout may extend 2 months, Associated Press Story from the Honolulu Advertiser. Recent power cable failures may leave Auckland businesses and residents in the dark until late May, 1998. |
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