STORY BEHIND THE COUNTRIES THOSE ARE LEADING IN THE “NET ZERO EMISSIONS” RACE
Over 110 countries have pledged to reach Net Zero Emissions in compliance with The Paris Agreement, but they are yet to set adequate policies and laws to battle climate change. Several countries have made legally binding agreements, and proposals, or have only discussed action plans to take. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit offers a Net […]
GENERAL FIRE FACTS & SCIENCE BEHIND IT
Fires kill more people annually than floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes combined. The prime motive of fire protection is to preserve life safety. A secondary goal is to protect property and safeguard the environment. These are achieved by engineered the buildings and escape routes to prevent the spread of fire and smoke, and to minimize […]
IS OUR ENVIRONMENT REALLY HURTING BY US? – AND SO ARE WE?
Our natural environment easily supports life and nurtures human health. The 5 major factors of the environment are Air, water, climate, soil, natural vegetation, and landforms. Environmental factors affect everyday living and play a key role in bringing health differences across geographic areas. Since the beginning of humankind, our planet’s global environment has never been […]
FUTURE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TRENDS
Mechanical engineering first emerged during the Industrial Revolution. The technology we’ve developed and the skills of the engineers in the field have evolved dramatically with the emerging “Mechanical Engineering Trends” since then. The world is shifting toward a digital future. Mechanical engineers need to augment their existing skills or learn new ones, such as programming […]
The Unsung Heroes: Exploring the Different Types of Fire Fighters
Firefighters are often hailed as the Unsung Heroes, braving the flames to protect lives and property. Their profession is not just about extinguishing fires but also encompasses rescue services, fire prevention, and public safety. Firefighters are seen as courageous individuals who respond to emergencies and save lives, but many specialized roles within the firefighting profession […]
ENGINEERING DRAWING: A TWO DIMENSIONAL REPRESENTATION OF THREE DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS
“Engineering Drawing” is the graphic language from which a trained person can visualize objects. It provides necessary information about the shape, size, surface quality, material, manufacturing process, etc., of the object. In exchanges of information, especially where different languages are involved, the technical drawings can clarify ambiguities or help resolve problems in communicating across language […]
DIMENSIONING IN ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
“Dimensioning” in engineering drawings are numerical values indicated graphically in a proper unit of measurement on engineering drawings with lines, symbols, and notes. These are indicated on the engineering drawing to define the size characteristics such as length, height, breadth, diameter, radius, angle, etc. Dimensioning Drawing provides complete shape description and furnishes information regarding the size […]
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS: RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
There are many reasons why an “Environmental Engineer” needs to be responsible. The responsible engineers follow the codes of ethics to avoid unnecessary problems. The problems majorly occur in two different ways. One of them is when you can assess and the other is when you cannot. A mistake made by an Environmental Engineer may […]
‘DIRTY DOZEN’ EMPLOYERS OF 2023 ANNOUNCED BY NATIONAL COSH
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) announced the “Dirty Dozen” list of employers who put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices. The Dirty Dozen report is released each year as part of the observance of Workers’ Memorial Week, which takes place every year from April 23 through April 30. The Dirty Dozen […]
FIRE SAFETY TRAINING; WHY?
Unsuspected fire at the workplace may lead to multiple fatalities, property loss, legal complications, fines & imprisonment. “Fire Safety Training” for employees is one of the best investments for every organization. Fire safety training educates a set of practices & procedures to eliminate the damage caused by fire incidents. The skill & knowledge acquired through […]