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Reflections on the Turkish-Syrian Earthquakes of 6th February 2023: Building Collapse and its Consequences

Emergency Planning

Although the disaster of 6 th February 2023 produced, in fact, stronger shaking than this, it should not have caused 5,500 large buildings to collapse. An experienced civil engineer could evaluate some of that by eye, but much of the rest is hidden and only exposed once the building collapses. Natural Hazards 109: 161-200.

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Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments

Business Resilience Decoded

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.

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Hot Work: More than Welding, Cutting, and Burning

National Fire Protection Association

Hot work continues to be one of the most significant industrial hazards facing the world. This can include activities such as welding, cutting, brazing, soldering, grinding, and other similar processes that generate heat and sparks. In April 2023, two people were injured in Missouri when a metal drum they were cutting into exploded.

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3 Steps to Prepare for 2024 and Beyond with the Risk Maturity Model

LogisManager

From economic fluctuations to cybersecurity threats, from regulatory changes to environmental hazards, the risk landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must be agile and proactive to stay ahead. This led to an evaluation of their assets and investments, which helped them avoid risky mortgage-backed securities.

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3 Steps to Prepare for 2024 and Beyond with the Risk Maturity Model

LogisManager

From economic fluctuations to cybersecurity threats, from regulatory changes to environmental hazards, the risk landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must be agile and proactive to stay ahead. This led to an evaluation of their assets and investments, which helped them avoid risky mortgage-backed securities.