everbridge

APRIL 8, 2024

Under SB 553, California employers must conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate them. Everbridge can track participation and ensure that all employees receive the necessary training. Employee involvement: Engaging employees in safety and prevention efforts is a key aspect of SB 553.

Emergency Response 98

Emergency Response Emergency Response All-Hazards Mitigation 98

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Due to elevated spending on recent disasters, FEMA has had to implement what’s called Immediate Needs Funding – a type of restriction on the use of DRF money, used when funds are running low, to only “lifesaving and life-sustaining activities” such as response and urgent recovery activities.

Government 72

Government Disaster Preparedness All-Hazards Hazard 72

MHA Consulting

MARCH 14, 2024

Enterprise Risk Management is the activity of identifying and mitigating the hazards that threaten an organization (definition from Strong Language: The MHA Glossary of Essential Business Continuity Terminology , available for free download with registration). ERM is all about reducing. It all comes down to details.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management All-Hazards Mitigation 52

Emergency Planning

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Vox clamantis in deserto : to examine this aspect of the disaster one would have to face up to difficult issues, such as corruption, political decision making, people's expectations of public safety, fatalism versus activism, and more. How much simpler to attribute it all to anonymous forces within the ground! Ecemis, S.Z.

Natural Hazard 183

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard Fashion 183

everbridge

APRIL 20, 2023

Acute hazards pose a significant threat to organizations, as they can disrupt business operations, endanger employees, and lead to substantial financial losses. This is particularly pertinent given the growing threat of climate change, which is likely to increase the frequency and severity of acute hazards.

Hazard 52

Hazard All-Hazards Risk Management Strategic 52

National Fire Protection Association

MAY 25, 2022

Each May, NFPA actively supports National Electrical Safety Month, a campaign sponsored by Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), which raises awareness of potential home electrical hazards, the importance of electrical fire safety, and the safety of all electrical and non-electrical workers.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Publishing Activation 52

Security Industry Association

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Resulting from advocacy efforts by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and our industry partners, all states enacting right to repair legislation so far – New York, Minnesota and, with the governor’s potential signature, California – have included provisions that exclude security products. SIA applauds the bill’s author, state Sen.

Security 105

Security Manufacturing All-Hazards Hazard 105

everbridge

MAY 2, 2023

Four steps for organizations to proactively address chronic hazards Global climate change continues to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide, with chronic hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather conditions posing a significant risk to industries.

Hazard 52

Hazard All-Hazards Risk Management Resilience 52

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This textbook provides a multitude of case studies each written by academics who are actively teaching and/or have developed curriculum in the fields of crisis, disaster, and/or emergency management with a specific focus on vulnerable populations that are the weakest links in the hazard-risk chain. Reviewer: Irmak Renda-Tanali, D.Sc.,

Crisis Management 186

Crisis Management Accreditation Vulnerability Disaster Preparedness 186

CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

CI preparedness CI owners and operators play a crucial role in response activities and participate in government planning committees and pre-incident coordination. This familiarity and comfort responding in all-hazard situations enables CI to address the specific circumstances an emergency will present, regardless of incident type or damage.

Resilience 52

Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Transportation 52

CCEM Strategies

MAY 10, 2023

Here are four (4) steps your community can take: Review and enhance emergency plans Develop readiness with training and practice Establish and strengthen partnerships Remain vigilant by monitoring hazards and risks Review and Enhance Your Emergency Plans Your community already has emergency plans. Where might challenges occur?

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Emergency Planning Hazard Telecommunications 52

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 5, 2023

Structural damage is likely to occur during all events, although it may escalate during an earthquake. Boarding up windows and doors as well as placing sandbags to try and stop water are all helpful and commonly done in preparation. All pertinent drawings and documentation should be made available to aid in this task.

Disaster Recovery 93

Disaster Recovery All-Hazards Hazard Outsourcing 93

Security Industry Association

MARCH 27, 2023

AI is being implemented all over the world across many industries to advance other technologies. AI for Worker Safety and Workers’ Compensation AI can be used to improve worker safety by detecting hazardous conditions in the context of non-human physical danger. This allows workers to focus on other duties.

Mitigation 72

Mitigation Technology All-Hazards Hazard 72

Pure Storage

MAY 8, 2024

The specialized hardware NPUs have for matrix multiplications and activation functions mean they achieve superior performance and efficiency compared to GPUs in tasks like real-time language translation, image recognition in autonomous vehicles, and image analysis in medical applications. Related reading: GPUs vs FPGAs: What’s the difference?

Architecture 52

Architecture Application All-Hazards Hazard 52

everbridge

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers must be prepared for all types of disruptive events such as severe weather activity, natural and man-made disasters, hazardous materials incidents, supply chain disruptions, and equipment and technology failures. Business continuity plans are important in all industries, but especially for those in manufacturing.

Manufacturing 97

Manufacturing Continuity Planning Business Continuity BCP 97

Business Resilience Decoded

APRIL 13, 2023

Episode 144: Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments When was the last time you evaluated the threats to your physical environment? Things like graffiti, vandalism, or even cracked sidewalks or unkempt landscaping can welcome unwanted activity near your facility.

Evaluation 36

Evaluation Hazard All-Hazards Disaster Recovery 36

National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

NFPA has been committed to addressing potential fire hazards posed by EVs for some time, offering in-person and online trainings that teach first responders how to safely and effectively mitigate EV incidents. To date, NFPA has helped educate more than 300,000 first responders on this emerging hazard.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Education Transportation 52

MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

But in our current period of an ever-expanding set of global threats, most organizations would benefit from developing a system for actively monitoring potential threats to their operations and assets. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program, and Department of Homeland Security. By creating a funnel.

All-Hazards 86

All-Hazards Hazard Business Continuity Mitigation 86

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

All you have to do is take the initiative and go get it. Top 10 BCM Resources All that being said, here are my top 10 resources to help you become a ninja-level BCM practitioner: 1. Talks about the need for business to be prepared for three types of hazards, natural, human-caused, and technology-related.

BCM 92

BCM All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard 92

Pure Storage

MAY 22, 2023

In a recent position paper, the Urban Fire Forum-Metro Chiefs emphasized that fire departments and other emergency services should “prepare for increasing data integration into everyday activities. For example, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems for dispatching and tracking emergency service incidents have very large data sets.

All-Hazards 98

All-Hazards Hazard Government Technology 98

Security Industry Association

JUNE 5, 2023

In 2022, unofficially there were over 1,200 requests for SEAR designation, not all of which were approved – this indicates both awareness and need. Weaponized UAS introduces new dimensions to criminal activities and acts of terrorism. Department of Defense and Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) 1-5 events. 3121-3127, 18 U.S.C.

Authorization 98

Authorization Mitigation All-Hazards Government 98

National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Experience with Sprinklers” found that when a system fails to contain a fire, 50 percent of the time it was because water did not reach the fire at all, and 31 percent of the time not enough water reached the fire. For water demand calculations, it’s assumed all sprinklers in this area will operate. gpm/ft2 (6.1 1500 ft2 (L = 1.2√140

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Activation Evaluation 52

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

According to recent reports from CNBC and other major news outlets, Amazon temporarily shut down all solar power generation at their North American facilities last year as they worked to investigate potential fire safety issues with these systems. Learn more about all of NFPA’s resources on PV and energy storage systems at nfpa.org/ess.

All-Hazards 96

All-Hazards Hazard Manufacturing Capacity 96

BMC

MARCH 31, 2022

Every April, we celebrate Earth Day, and this year, BMC is taking it a step further with a whole month of activities for our inaugural Climate Action Month. The United Nations has 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) that are the “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030.” And we’re not alone.

All-Hazards 98

All-Hazards Travel Accreditation Pandemic 98

Risk Management Monitor

JULY 26, 2022

Controlling business costs is top-of-mind for organizations of all sizes and can take many forms, from moving the business to a less expensive building in a more economical part of town to cutting advertising costs. During their time together, the veteran employee can discuss safety concerns and identify potential hazards.

All-Hazards 40

All-Hazards Hazard Advertising Mitigation 40

BMC

MARCH 31, 2022

Every April, we celebrate Earth Day, and this year, BMC is taking it a step further with a whole month of activities for our inaugural Climate Action Month. The United Nations has 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) that are the “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030.” And we’re not alone.

All-Hazards 94

All-Hazards Travel Accreditation Pandemic 94

National Fire Protection Association

MARCH 8, 2023

A), requires employers to implement and document an electrical safety program (ESP) that directs activity appropriate to the risk associated with electrical hazards. The NEC, NFPA 70B, and NFPA 70E all become critical components, one just as important as the others, in order to achieve the electrical cycle of safety.

All-Hazards 102

All-Hazards Hazard Activation Application 102

Emergency Planning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The incessant, cumulative hammer-blow effect of disasters of all kinds on modern society had begun to stimulate a consistent demand for greater safety and security. More positively, the shortcomings in the response set in motion a long process of creating a viable modern civil protection service at all levels, from national to local.

Natural Hazard 130

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Automotive Risk Reduction 130

CCEM Strategies

JUNE 13, 2023

Establishing a unified governance structure helps to form a consolidated view of planning activities, delivery risks, and progress. This involves identifying potential hazards, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, terrorism threats, and public health emergencies that could impact the event.

Management 52

Management All-Hazards Emergency Response Emergency Response 52

everbridge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These automated alerts can help organizations quickly disseminate information, enabling individuals to take necessary precautions, adjust schedules, and make informed decisions to minimize risks and ensure the safety of all involved. Review emergency operations plans Ensure plans are up to date based on past events and potential risks.

Alert 59

Alert Outage Authorization Communications 59

Emergency Planning

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Since 2008, pandemics have been top of the list of 96 threats and hazards in the UK National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies in all editions. A modern system is needed, integrated at all levels, driven from below, harmonised from above, not authoritarian, but facilitative and participatory.

Civil Emergency 130

Civil Emergency Pandemic All-Hazards Logistics 130

CCEM Strategies

MARCH 27, 2018

Alerts will be issued for every type of emergency, including, but not limited to: Fires Natural disasters Biological contaminations Hazardous explosives Poor air quality Terrorist threats Civil emergencies Now that Alert Ready has been introduced, how will it affect your business?

Alert 52

Alert All-Hazards Civil Emergency Hazard 52

FS-ISAC

JUNE 30, 2022

With the stated goal of improving India’s “cybersecurity resilience and foreign relations,” the directive calls for all corporate and government organizations, service providers, intermediaries, and data centers operating in India to report incidents from major cyberattacks to identity theft, phishing, bots, and fake mobile apps.

Response Plan 52

Response Plan All-Hazards Mitigation Cybersecurity 52

CCEM Strategies

JULY 24, 2018

CI Preparedness CI owners and operators sit on government planning committees, participate in pre-incident coordination, and have a crucial role in response activities. The prevention of catastrophic damage in all areas of our society helps us feel safe when the world around is submerged in uncertainty.

Resilience 52

Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Authorization 52

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

8.2.9 & 9.85) It’s important to note that these proposed changes and additions reflect the recommendations of the Technical and Correlating Committee on Hazardous Substances in the NFPA 1970 First Draft Report. Added requirements to test for ease of cleaning. 8.2.8 & 9.84) Added requirements to test for leaching of material substances.

Apparel 55

Apparel All-Hazards Hazard Alert 55

Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

From the business customer side, it is helpful to include all key personnel who can facilitate immediate decisions that will impact the ultimate resolution of the claim in an efficient and timely manner or provide other insightful information. all open claims with incurred losses of $25,000 or more.

Insurance 75

Insurance Insurance All-Hazards Hazard 75

Zerto

APRIL 6, 2023

To determine your organization’s risk appetite (the amount of risk it is willing to accept to realize its objectives), you need consensus from leadership and all stakeholders. The aim of this framework isn’t to eliminate all risk but to ensure that the organization makes smart risk decisions that retain and increase enterprise value.

Risk Management 91

Risk Management Management Disaster Recovery Impact Analysis 91