DCA licensees help keep Californians healthy Access to adequate toilet facilities, clean water, and sanitation is no laughing matter. According to the United Nations (U.N.): 2 billion people live without safely managed sanitation—more than half the global population. 673 million people still practice open defecation worldwide. Inadequate sanitation is estimated…
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#TBT with DCA: Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters Make Plugging In Safer
A California engineering licensee’s electrical-plug invention prevents injuries, fires, and fatalities Those electrical outlets with little buttons on them mean a big difference for your safety: Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are the difference between life and death in certain circumstances, so find out more about their important purpose, their California…
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Take a look at this vital licensed profession They’re a common sight: Hard-hatted, safety-vested people looking through scopes by the side of the road, at construction sites, or in the landscape. But who are they, what are they looking at, and what are they doing? Let’s “see” if we can…
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Engineers-Surveyors-Geologists
Dancing and Engineering: How These Two Worlds Go Hand-in-Hand
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroIf you ask a dance instructor if they like to teach engineers some of the latest dance moves, more than likely, the answer will be an astounding “yes!” Engineers are proficient at understanding movements and mechanics, making them great candidates to swirl around on the dance floor like Fred Astaire.…
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Hear the word geyser and one might immediately think of Yellowstone’s famous Old Faithful Geyser. In Southern California, there is a massive geyser that has garnered some attention but it’s not nearly the same. This one lies beneath the ground, is made from mud – and it moves. Residents of…
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As more and more hobbyists use drones to capture memorable video and photos, commercial uses for unmanned aerial vehicles continues to expand at a rapid rate, from monitoring agricultural crops to crowd control by law enforcement. Among those emerging commercial uses for drones is land surveying. In its spring newsletter…
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Have you ever taken a moment to stop and think about the many ways engineering is relevant to your life? Engineers Dream Big and their dreams become our reality. The field of engineering has helped to shape our world on a daily basis and it affects how we live, work…
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Engineers-Surveyors-Geologists
New Video Released from Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
The California Department of Consumer Affairs Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists has released a new video titled, “How to File A Complaint.” The video clarifies the process for those wishing to complain to the Board about unprofessional services received from any of the professionals the Board licenses…