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before you begin to work with an engineering firm, it may be wise to request a sample of their PHSR work for comparison purposes
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is the report structured in a way that it covers all of the necessary sections of applicable regulations? Is it easy to read and to understand by someone unfamiliar with the standards?
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does the reviewer include comments and details for each section of the standards reviewed, or do they simply state the standard and state whether it is compliant or not?
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are non-compliances explained and are possible recommendations included somewhere in the review?
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when you read the report, are you left searching for a deeper understanding of why your equipment is non-compliant, and how you will proceed to countermeasure it?
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in performing a proper PHSR, it is in the best interests of all parties that regulations are followed as written, and not as interpreted – AES will only make note of non-compliances that are associated with a substantiated reference to a standard which is being violated
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there are always better ways of designing certain aspects of equipment, but it is important not to confuse the need for a better design by including it as a non-compliance
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sometimes there is a variance between the ways in which different standards regulate the same thing – a good example is the differences among standards for safe distance calculations – a conscientious reviewer will err on the side of safety and focus on standards that best ensure the safety of the worker
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in many situations, the findings of a review could significantly impact either the manufacturer of the equipment, or the owner – will the reviewer take this into serious consideration, and upon doing so, commit to reporting findings in the most ethical and safety conscious way?
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it is important to have a reviewer that is aware of the impact that a PHSR can have upon a production environment – AES engineers are all very experienced with the demands and requirements of a high output production facility
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very often, there are many ways to countermeasure any single non-compliance – is the engineering firm you choose willing to help you come up with ideas that will ensure safety as well as save you money? – do they have the expertise necessary in helping you resolve your non-compliances?
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does the engineering company you choose to work with, have the capability of making the necessary changes to effectively countermeasure all non-compliances? – most firms will only provide engineering and consulting services, whereas AES provides a complete turn-key solution and will make the necessary design changes and/or modifications
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most engineering firms will charge an extra premium for post-review follow-up inspections or even support with countermeasure activity – AES provides these types of services at no additional cost
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when all the countermeasures are completed for a particular PHSR, AES will return at no extra charge to provide a final inspection with a letter certifying that the equipment is compliant – most other engineering firms will charge extra for this level of service
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risk assessments are a recommended way for the owner of equipment to assess potential risk hazards and determine the safeguards necessary to ensure safety – AES is experienced at conducting and assisting customers with this activity while many other firms will not provide such support
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