NFPA-70E Compliance Takes More Than A Label

Since the release of IEEE-1584 in September 2002 and NFPA-70E, 2004 Edition, I have talked with hundreds of facility engineers concerned about NFPA-70E arc-flash hazard compliance. NFPA, the IEEE Safety Committee, and other groups have done a great job of spreading the word regarding arc-flash hazards and the need to address this specific safety issue. Unfortunately, most engineers I have spoken with are under the misconception that if they label equipment for arc-flash hazards, and enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) per the label, they are in compliance with 70E and OSHA requirements. Nothing could be further from the truth. Arc-flash hazard labeling and PPE compliance are only a small part of 70E compliance and even a smaller part of a properly defined safety program.

Should the Government Regulators Fine Airlines for Fuel Surcharges on Ticket Prices?

Many are very upset with the surcharges on their airline tickets and some have complained that after purchasing airline tickets on .Com Travel Websites that they were called back later and found there was a surcharge; for higher fuel costs.

FHA Regulations Aim to Stop Flipping Schemes

The FHA has proposed and adopted new regulations that will control illegal property flipping schemes.

Aircraft Washing and Regulatory Issues

Perhaps you are a pilot or just love aircraft and you want to start a business washing, cleaning and detailing general aviation aircraft such as single engine, cabin class twins and private or corporate jet aircraft? There will be things that will be required of you by the local airport in order to get an activity permit, as well as some regulatory issues.

Which Government Agency is in Charge of Recalling Certain Products?

There is no one government agency in charge of issuing recall notices for all products. Instead, different products fall under different jurisdictions, each of which is handled by a completely separate agency. In this article we will explain the jurisdiction of each of the six major government agencies in charge of recalling products and issuing recall alerts.

Business Wars in the Market Place; Online Gambling VS the Gaming Industry in the US

The war between online gambling and the US gaming industry is getting heavy, as the government is intervening now. Why? Simple, many states receive a lot of revenue from the gaming industry. States like Nevada, Alabama and New Jersey and without this tax revenue they will have severe budget issues.

Legal Problems The Newbie Should Know About

Legal problems can easily sink your internet business before you even begin to swim. Legal requirements abound in the internet arena. It's your responsibility to get yourself up to speed on these requirements. Ignorance of the law is not acceptable. Links to your Contact Information and All About Us Information should be on all of your webpages. Your main legal information is your Copyright, Terms of Service, Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy and they should be included as well.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Collection agencies - being the target of one can be an unpleasant experience. Nevertheless, that unpleasant experience should never extend so far that you are being harassed, lied to, or having your privacy invaded. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, or FDCPA, is a law was designed to protect you from unfair and illegal practices by collection agencies and outlines the rules a collection agency must follow while attempting to collect debts. Here are some of the ways in which the Fair Debt Practices Act protects you:

The BAFE SP203 Standard for Fire Alarm Systems

An important change in legislation is set to introduced by the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA). A Unique Reference Number (URN) will be required by Fire Brigades before responding to a fire alarm. URNs can ONLY be issued for systems installed and serviced by a BAFE accredited company.

7 Steps To NPI For HIPAA-Compliant Electronic Medical Billing Software And Service

HIPAA's Administrative Simplification provision becomes mandatory on May 23, 2007. It requires all health care providers to obtain a National Provider Identifier number or NPI. Getting NPI is free - not having one can be costly: If you delay applying for your NPI, you risk your cash flow.

Arrow Financial Services Found Liable for Potential Violations

A Federal District Court ruled that a first party debt collection agency can be held liable for potential violations committed by a non attorney bill collector.

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) for Local Government

An article outlining the key provisions of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) for Local Government.

We Are Our Own Worst Enemy; Regulatory Bodies Destroying America with Bureaucracy

Well you hear it all the time on TV on shows like Lou Dobbs. They complain about outsourcing, off-shoring and job losses. That big corporations are leaving the country and small businesses are getting hammered. But seldom does anyone address the real causes of all this? It is not the corporations fault that they need to find more efficient methods or ways around the bureaucracy, it is rather the bureaucracy itself, you see.

The Modern Medical Office: Balancing Success, Technology, and HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has placed strict new requirements on the handling and security of protected health information. Security can be hard to obtain especially for electronic media which can be intercepted many ways. To avoid heavy penalties clinics need to take strong multilayer approaches in order to comply...