April 24, 2013
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Close To Adopting NFPA 101 2012 Edition

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has moved a step closer to adopting the 2012 edition of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code® CMS has […]
March 9, 2013
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ASHE UPDATE: Fire caused by hand sanitizer, olive oil, and static electricity

The Oregon state fire marshal has determined that an unusual combination of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR), olive oil, and static electricity likely caused an accidental fire […]
February 4, 2013
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Emergency Power + NFPA 99 and NFPA 110

In recent years, and assortment of natural disasters have offered reminders of what can happen to vital emergency power when the weather turns heavy. From tropical […]
January 14, 2013
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Hyperbaric Chamber Requirements

Hyperbaric Chambers are addressed within the NFPA 99 standard within Chapter 20. The standards address the many issues a facility may encounter having a hyperbaric chamber […]
October 12, 2012
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Health Care Facilities Code: In Primetime

Article from ASSE Plumbing Standards Publication July-Sept. 2012 Health Care Facilities Code: In Primetime p. 9-11. Mark Allen. It’s sailing vs. women’s beach volleyball at the […]
October 12, 2012
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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI SERIES 6000 2012 REVISION

Article from ASSE Plumbing Standards Publication July-Sept. 2012 ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000 2012 Revision p. 22-24. Edward Lyczko The periodic revision of the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI series 6000 – […]
July 24, 2012
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Health Care Hazards: The Impact of the New OSHA Labeling

The Occupational Safety and health administration (OSHA) recently revised several of its standards, including the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). The final rule took effect […]
July 17, 2012
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HCC Sizing Guide iPhone App Getting Attention

  Health Care Compliance, Inc. has just released the HCC sizing guide application on iTunes at no charge! After only the first 7 days, there have […]
July 10, 2012
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ASSE SCHOLARSHIP

The ASSE Scholarship Program is open to all members, and relatives of members, who have been members for at least one year. The applicant must be […]