Archive for September 26th, 2010

Tips for Selecting the Right Green Roof Design

Sep 26th, 2010 | By
Tips for Selecting the Right Green Roof Design

When designing a green roof for your business, several issues need to be addressed, including type (extensive or intensive), weight, maintenance, irrigation, plant choices and cost. Several key factors need to be considered when designing a green roof, says Barbara Denson, director of origination, Global Markets, for Weston Solutions, in an article written for EHS Journal.

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Using the iPad for EHS Auditing

Sep 26th, 2010 | By
Using the iPad for EHS Auditing

Over the past thirty years, impressive advances have been made in information technology. Today, the tablet computer—most notably the iPad—provides EHS auditors with a powerful tool to improve the EHS audit process. This article reviews Elm Consulting Group’s use of the iPad for EHS auditing. Elm’s experience has shown that the iPad can improve audit accuracy while increasing overall audit efficiency by 15 to 20 percent.

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