Recovery Diva

JUNE 22, 2022

For those looking to get outside for some summertime activity, the Bill Anderson Fund Disaster Dash is coming up!

Hazard 189

Hazard Activation Management 189

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 15, 2022

The most widely adopted signage which most fire fighters are familiar with is the NFPA 704 hazard diamond, which provides information about hazardous materials present and the fire, health, instability and special hazards which they pose. M — Moderate hazard. H — High hazard. What does it look like?

All-Hazards 105

All-Hazards Hazard Activation Authorization 105

National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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. What are the associated hot work fire hazards? What are methods to minimize fire hazards?

All-Hazards 92

All-Hazards Hazard Evaluation Benchmark 92

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other potential natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the United States, often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives.

All-Hazards 105

All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Risk Reduction 105

Recovery Diva

JANUARY 3, 2024

“The current state of disaster management is reasonably responsive to common threats, but recent emerging hazards pose significant challenges to current U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides grants to state agencies, which in turn support local emergency management organizations and activities,” Rubin said.

Disaster Management 100

Disaster Management Education Capacity Hazard 100

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Chemical Safety Board issued a call to chemical facilities to prepare for a harsh hurricane season based on an “above average” outlook on hurricane activity from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Those plans should address hazards that are normally outside of the scope of the Code to the extent practicable.

Disaster Preparedness 69

Disaster Preparedness Hazard Continuity Planning Crisis Management 69

BCP Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Business Continuity Management System framework is the system that stitches activities together. It is therefore essential to understand what risks could potentially stop your business activities. So, if you have the ability to recover from a specific hazard, that same strategy could be employed for a wide variety of threats.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Business Continuity All-Hazards Management 52

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 29, 2023

NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, requires that all employers implement and document an overall ESP that directs activity appropriate to the risk associated with electrical hazards. This includes information on training qualified persons, as well as identifying and eliminating electrical hazards.

All-Hazards 95

All-Hazards Hazard Evaluation Mitigation 95

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 19, 2023

These plans might not always be referred to as emergency response plans; they could be called incident response plans, major incident response plans, or hazard plans. Many manufacturing sites have hazardous materials on-site, which, in the event of an incident, could impact their staff or even the local community. Casualty Management.

Emergency Response 52

Emergency Response Emergency Response Manufacturing Business Continuity 52

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

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 help organizations document these activities, making it easier to demonstrate compliance with SB 553’s record-keeping requirements.

Emergency Response 98

Emergency Response Emergency Response All-Hazards Mitigation 98

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 also increases a few things.

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. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 15: 931-945. Natural Hazards 109: 161-200.

Natural Hazard 183

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard Fashion 183

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

The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In Australia, the prevailing view of mobilisation is that it is an activity associated with going to war. But it should also include preparing for, and where possible, preventing a range of potential hazards, as well as supporting subsequent recovery efforts.

Hazard 52

Hazard Activation 52

everbridge

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Risk Assessment: Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRA) to understand what natural threats or hazards may impact their community, buildings, and infrastructure. Ensure that you are keeping your people safe and your business operating by taking advantage of our Risk Intelligence Trial. sign up for free trial.

Alert 119

Alert Hazard Hospitality Government 119

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

MHA Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2023

As a practical activity, enterprise risk management (ERM) centers on eight distinct risk domains, some strategic and some operational. This activity, by the way, is not a one-and-done project but an ongoing process. Exactly what those domains are will be detailed in a moment.

Risk Management 75

Risk Management Management Strategic Mitigation 75

Security Industry Association

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member AUTEC provides complete solutions for access control, time management, building automation and hazard management. blocking a badge is immediately active in the database once saved). This is an important feature for enterprise projects (e.g.,

All-Hazards 59

All-Hazards Hazard Authentication Manufacturing 59

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

Security Industry Association

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

of the Business and Professions Code) : “Alarm system” means “an assembly of equipment and devices arranged to detect a hazard or signal the presence of an off-normal situation.” Here are the relevant California definitions that are cited: Alarm system (from Section 7590.1

Security 105

Security Manufacturing All-Hazards Hazard 105

MHA Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a reminder, risk management is the process of understanding the hazards facing an organization and taking steps to bring them to within a level determined to be acceptable by the senior leadership. It’s a permanent ongoing activity. Exiting activities that bring it on or implementing protections to eliminate the exposure.

Risk Management 90

Risk Management BCM Management All-Hazards 90

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

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Like certain other advanced technologies, PVM focuses on preventing crimes by drawing immediate attention to unauthorized activity and empowering a trained operator to direct a response and, if necessary, notify local authorities. Proactive video monitoring (PVM) is one of those offerings. Live From the Central Station .

Security 98

Security Alert Authorization Activation 98

CCEM Strategies

AUGUST 9, 2023

This can create very hazardous conditions, especially for vulnerable populations. As with many types of hazards, being prepared to respond to extreme heat requires an understanding of where extreme heat can occur, what risks extreme heat brings, who is vulnerable to those risks, and how to help people get through extreme heat safely.

Resilience 98

Resilience Response Plan Vulnerability Hazard 98

National Fire Protection Association

MAY 19, 2023

Fire service training academies and others have been using immersive learning technologies for driver training, hazardous materials training, and situational awareness. Visit the project website, nfpa.org/ffimmersivelearning, to access the reports from this activity.

Hazard 52

Hazard Technology Activation Consulting 52

everbridge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Natural hazards, public health emergencies, and other crises can strike at any moment, putting lives and livelihoods at risk. Through collaboration and the active involvement of the private sector, we can transform early warning systems into powerful tools that protect lives and foster resilience in the face of adversity.

All-Hazards 78

All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard Activation 78

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

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

MARCH 19, 2024

Beyond surveillance, these drones, powered by advanced AI, efficiently check unit occupancy and conduct maintenance inspections, pinpointing unsecured units and potential safety hazards. These drones navigate areas where traditional cameras cannot be installed, due to privacy concerns.

Security 45

Security Logistics Hazard Retail 45

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. Alternate workflows, routes, and scheduling.

Manufacturing 97

Manufacturing Continuity Planning Business Continuity BCP 97

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 5, 2023

It is likely that there will be other unique, site-specific hazards that arise that personnel must be aware of, as well as any additional PPE needs that may arise due to those hazards. Although the power may be temporary in nature, it still must be managed to reduce the risk of shock and arc flash hazards.

Disaster Recovery 93

Disaster Recovery All-Hazards Hazard Outsourcing 93

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other potential natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the United States, often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives.

Hazard 77

Hazard Emergency Planning Risk Reduction Pandemic 77

National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Determining the occupancy hazard classification is very specific to the area being protected and is a bit out of scope for this blog but certainly a topic we will cover in this series. sprinklers Since it’s not possible to activate half a sprinkler head, we round the number to 13 sprinklers. gpm/ft2 (6.1 1500 ft2 (L = 1.2√140

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Activation Evaluation 52

Security Industry Association

MARCH 27, 2023

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. The technology can analyze video camera streams on a manufacturing floor to identify safety violations, such as the mishandling of equipment or other hazardous conditions.

Mitigation 72

Mitigation Technology All-Hazards Hazard 72

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

Security Industry Association

JUNE 5, 2023

Weaponized UAS introduces new dimensions to criminal activities and acts of terrorism. Their potential use in targeted attacks, surveillance and the delivery of hazardous materials poses significant risks to public safety. 2510 (among others) make the entire situation too confusing for a bulletproof defense of any C-UAS activities.

Authorization 98

Authorization Mitigation All-Hazards Government 98