Brad Beam’s Post

Anchors - a Safety-Critical Installation? 🛠️ In our latest episode of the M&E Drop-In Podcast, our guest, Paul McSoley, sheds light on a surprisingly complex topic: the safety implications of anchors in construction projects. Paul explains the potential hazards anchors may pose. Anchors, often overlooked, play a pivotal role in maintaining the structural integrity of installations. But what happens if they fail? The consequences can be as severe as those stemming from the failure of more obvious safety-critical elements like lifts. Paul argues that the classification of safety-critical products should not be limited to those directly related to preventing fatalities. For instance, the failure of anchors supporting significant pipework could result in catastrophic outcomes, potentially causing severe injuries or even fatalities to those below. This episode emphasises the need for a broader understanding of what constitutes a safety-critical element. It's not just about fire safety, but about ensuring the integrity of every part of a construction project, down to the anchors that might seem inconsequential at first glance. Tune in to explore the balance between standard safety measures and the innovative approaches needed to address the hidden dangers in construction. Let's rethink safety standards together! 🎧 Link in comments! 👇

Does your location need to do confined space training? What if you don’t enter spaces- is it still required? Find out over on the Allen Safety YouTube challenge or anywhere podcasts are available! https://lnkd.in/gRzMNvek #safetytraining #training #assessments #procedures #safety #maintenance #reliability #returnoninvestment #alwaysimproving #safeefficientprofitable #experts #number1 #petrochem #foodplant #meatplant #factory #shiftwork #bluecollar #confinedspace #engineering #maintenencemanager #engineeringmanager #safetymanager #emergencyplanning #rescuetraining #projects #projectplanning #ROI #confinedspacerescue #confinedspacetraining

Are Anchors Just Simple Fixings or a Safety-Critical Installation? 🛠️ In our latest episode of the M&E Drop-In Podcast, our guest, Paul McSoley, sheds light on a surprisingly complex topic: the safety implications of anchors in construction projects. While anchors may not seem like your typical safety-critical element, Paul opens our eyes to the potential hazards they pose. Anchors, often overlooked, play a pivotal role in maintaining the structural integrity of installations. But what happens if they fail? The consequences can be as severe as those stemming from the failure of more obvious safety-critical elements like lifts. Paul argues that the classification of safety-critical products should not be limited to those directly related to preventing fatalities. For instance, the failure of anchors supporting significant pipework could result in catastrophic outcomes, potentially causing severe injuries or even fatalities to those below. This episode emphasises the need for a broader understanding of what constitutes a safety-critical element. It's not just about fire safety; it's about ensuring the integrity of every part of a construction project, down to the anchors that might seem inconsequential at first glance. Tune in to explore the balance between standard safety measures and the innovative approaches needed to address the hidden dangers in construction. Let's rethink safety standards together! 🎧 Link in comments! 👇

Confined Space Assessments- what should they include? Before you write or review yours, check out our Free Help video covering all of your questions this Monday on Allen Safety’s YouTube channel or anywhere podcasts are available! https://lnkd.in/gRzMNvek #safetytraining #training #assessments #procedures #safety #maintenance #reliability #returnoninvestment #alwaysimproving #safeefficientprofitable #experts #number1 #petrochem #foodplant #meatplant #factory #shiftwork #bluecollar #confinedspace #engineering #maintenencemanager #engineeringmanager #safetymanager #emergencyplanning #rescuetraining #projects #projectplanning #ROI #confinedspacerescue #confinedspacetraining

Feeling overwhelmed by confined space? You’re not alone! Check out our Free help series on the top Confined Space questions over on the Allen Safety YouTube channel or anywhere podcasts are available. https://lnkd.in/gRzMNvek #safetytraining #training #assessments #procedures #safety #maintenance #reliability #returnoninvestment #alwaysimproving #safeefficientprofitable #experts #number1 #petrochem #foodplant #meatplant #factory #shiftwork #bluecollar #confinedspace #engineering #maintenencemanager #engineeringmanager #safetymanager #emergencyplanning #rescuetraining #projects #projectplanning #ROI #confinedspacerescue #confinedspacetraining

It was a sunny Thursday, wasn't it? Is the Sun here to stay? Don’t know, but you can certainly rely on the release of the new podcast episode! This week I finished talking about requirement B1 and went on to talk about requirement B2 of the Approved Document B – Fire Safety. You are all welcome to tune in to the current episode - link below. Available on Spotify and iTunes. BYTNAR - TALKS THE ENGINEER TAKES ON CONSTRUCTION                                               EPISODE: 015 - APPROVED DOCUMENT B - FIRE SAFETY - PART 2 All you ever wanted to know about it but did not bother to research yourself. I enjoy bringing this knowledge to you in simple terms. All the paragraphs, tables and figures boiled down to their essence. Let me know if you find this useful, hopefully listening to the podcast and reading the document will bring you the in-depth understating you are looking for or at least will kill that pervasive imposter syndrome you are fighting, not knowing if what you think is correct. For better or worse with my podcast you will at least know what I think on the subject, and you will be able to verify your approach. If you think differently, that is great, let us talk about it! What do you think? Let us do it together: 🔸 ALLOY THE INDUSTRY – do you remember the time of iconic projects, it was the time when the projects were personal and the visionary engineer could deliver all professions. Let us do it again! 🔸 STOP THE PUSH-OLOGY - just push it out of the office, add caveats, provisos and stipulations and let others deal with it. 🔸STOP THE BLAME-OLOGY - when s*** hits the fan just refer to the caveats, provisos, and stipulations. 🔸DELIVER GOOD PROJECTS USING SQIN PRINCIPLES – SUSTAINABILITY, QUALITY, IMPROVEMENT, NECESSITY – AT LEAST THREE OF THESE SHOULD APPLY TO ALL PROJECTS. If you want to break the pattern join me to talk about your area of expertise and the burning issue you want to put out there. Email, direct message or comment. I want to know what issues are important to you. #nutrientneutrality #sustainabledevelopement #sustainability #architecture #engineering #construction #design #InventingSolutions   https://lnkd.in/eDt5k9Mh

I recently chatted with Martin Preece from The Building Talks Podcast. We spoke about current issues within contracts, my experience with Head Contractors, and Subcontractors, and limiting risk within contracts. We also spoke about the items to focus on when reviewing contracts and how to avoid common contractual pitfalls. Amongst other things, in this podcast we discussed: → Onerous Contracts → State of Contracts and subcontracts → Legal terms within Construction, Engineering, and Property → Liquidated damages Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdJddnp5 @martin-preece-buildingenvironsrecruitment #construction #engineering #consulting #riskmanagement #contractisnotadirtyword

I recently chatted with Martin Preece from The Building Talks Podcast. We spoke about current issues within contracts, my experience with Head Contractors, and Subcontractors, and limiting risk within contracts. We also spoke about the items to focus on when reviewing contracts and how to avoid common contractual pitfalls. Amongst other things, in this podcast we discussed: → Onerous Contracts → State of Contracts and subcontracts → Legal terms within Construction, Engineering, and Property → Liquidated damages Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdJddnp5 @martin-preece-buildingenvironsrecruitment #construction #engineering #consulting #riskmanagement #contractisnotadirtyword

It was a sunny Thursday, wasn't it? Is the Sun here to stay? Don’t know, but you can certainly rely on the release of the new podcast episode! This week I finished talking about requirement B1 and went on to talk about requirement B2 of the Approved Document B – Fire Safety. You are all welcome to tune in to the current episode - link below. Available on Spotify and iTunes. BYTNAR - TALKS THE ENGINEER TAKES ON CONSTRUCTION                                               EPISODE: 015 - APPROVED DOCUMENT B - FIRE SAFETY - PART 2 All you ever wanted to know about it but did not bother to research yourself. I enjoy bringing this knowledge to you in simple terms. All the paragraphs, tables and figures boiled down to their essence. Let me know if you find this useful, hopefully listening to the podcast and reading the document will bring you the in-depth understating you are looking for or at least will kill that pervasive imposter syndrome you are fighting, not knowing if what you think is correct. For better or worse with my podcast you will at least know what I think on the subject, and you will be able to verify your approach. If you think differently, that is great, let us talk about it! What do you think? Let us do it together: 🔸 ALLOY THE INDUSTRY – do you remember the time of iconic projects, it was the time when the projects were personal and the visionary engineer could deliver all professions. Let us do it again! 🔸 STOP THE PUSH-OLOGY - just push it out of the office, add caveats, provisos and stipulations and let others deal with it. 🔸STOP THE BLAME-OLOGY - when s*** hits the fan just refer to the caveats, provisos, and stipulations. 🔸DELIVER GOOD PROJECTS USING SQIN PRINCIPLES – SUSTAINABILITY, QUALITY, IMPROVEMENT, NECESSITY – AT LEAST THREE OF THESE SHOULD APPLY TO ALL PROJECTS. If you want to break the pattern join me to talk about your area of expertise and the burning issue you want to put out there. Email, direct message or comment. I want to know what issues are important to you. #nutrientneutrality #sustainabledevelopement #sustainability #architecture #engineering #construction #design #InventingSolutions   https://lnkd.in/ev_i9-kD

I recently chatted with Martin Preece from The Building Talks Podcast. We spoke about current issues within contracts, my experience with Head Contractors, and Subcontractors, and limiting risk within contracts. We also spoke about the items to focus on when reviewing contracts and how to avoid common contractual pitfalls. Amongst other things, in this podcast we discussed: → Onerous Contracts → State of Contracts and subcontracts → Legal terms within Construction, Engineering, and Property → Liquidated damages Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gn5ZThiv @martin-preece-buildingenvironsrecruitment #construction #engineering #consulting #riskmanagement #contractisnotadirtyword