Emergency Planning

MARCH 23, 2022

Safety’ refers to protection against major hazards such as storms, floods and industrial explosions. At all levels the system must be integral, robust and complete. All levels of public administration should be required to produce emergency plans and maintain them by means of periodic updates. Plans should be networked.

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Resilience All-Hazards Emergency Planning Hazard 244

National Fire Protection Association

AUGUST 12, 2022

Hazardous materials are those chemicals or substances that are classified as a physical hazard material or a health hazard material (see this blog for more information). There's often some confusion around what the appropriate occupancy classification is when hazardous materials are present.

Hazard 104

Hazard All-Hazards Mitigation Manufacturing 104

National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

These types of technologies increase the efficiency of the space being used but also increase the potential hazard by placing vehicles closer together. A recent Fire Protection Research Foundation report dives into details about the fire hazard modern vehicles represent to parking garages and marine vessels. gpm/ft2 to 0.2

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All-Hazards Hazard Technology Marketing 131

everbridge

AUGUST 31, 2022

By recognizing that hazards, including severe weather events, are unpredictable and cannot be completely prevented, emergency managers can instead focus their efforts on promoting a resilient organization. Preparing for hazards can involve planning and training with departments, jurisdictions, agencies, and community members.

All-Hazards 133

All-Hazards Management Hazard Resilience 133

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 7, 2022

Which code or standard applies to hazardous materials? How much of a particular hazardous material can be stored or used? What floor of the building can that hazardous material be stored or used on? These are all questions some are faced with daily.

Hazard 103

Hazard All-Hazards Management 103

Recovery Diva

APRIL 12, 2023

This way the reader is given a roadmap to pick and choose from, if they wish so, the case studies written by various authors whose chapters span a wide variety of hazards as well as geographical and sociological settings all of which delve into a chosen aspect of disaster recovery towards building resiliency.

Disaster Recovery 188

Disaster Recovery Disaster Management All-Hazards Hazard 188

National Fire Protection Association

APRIL 14, 2022

Which code or standard applies to hazardous materials? How much of a particular hazardous material can be stored or used? What floor of the building can that hazardous material be stored or used on? These are all questions some are faced with daily.

Hazard 101

Hazard All-Hazards Management 101

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

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Reply from Jerry Quinn to the previous posting: Congress & the Executive branch are responsible for all hazards/risks. Their best & brightest can’t/don’t control hazards/risks brought on long ago by federal actions and decisions. They have long rationalized and imposed taxpayer support.

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Insurance Insurance All-Hazards Hazard 100

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.

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All-Hazards Hazard Mitigation Evaluation 95

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

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All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Risk Reduction 105

National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

There are a few different types of backflow preventers available, and the type of backflow preventer required by the water authority is going to be based on the degree of hazard posed by the cross connection. The degree of hazard may be classified differently, but the two main degrees include high hazard and low hazard.

All-Hazards 95

All-Hazards Hazard Authorization Travel 95

National Fire Protection Association

MAY 8, 2023

To assist all employers in reducing, if not eliminating, workplace electrical injuries and fatalities, I decided to investigate how far electrical safety has progressed over the last 40 years. As a percentage of all workplace fatalities, exposure to electricity fatalities has decreased from 8% in 1980 to 3% in 2020.

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All-Hazards Hazard 69

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 28, 2023

Addressing the stark reality of hazards related to a rapidly growing e-mobility industry, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) hosted a forum yesterday to spotlight growing concerns surrounding lithium-ion battery safety, especially fires occurring in e-bikes and other micro-mobility devices.

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All-Hazards Hazard Education Manufacturing 96

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 Resilience Disaster Recovery 52

Crisis Response Journal

AUGUST 4, 2021

August 2021: Monika Al-Mufti describes the campaign that involves an all-hazard themed daily programme, collaborated on and shared by a wide range of stakeholders and officials, NGOs and advocates

All-Hazards 100

All-Hazards Hazard 100

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 Resilience Risk Management 52

National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It’s the time of year when we’ll start to see Christmas Trees pop up all around. Christmas Trees, although festive also poses a very dangerous fire hazard. Christmas Tree fires quickly releases a large amount of energy, placing them among the higher hazards when it comes to contents and furnishings.

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All-Hazards Hazard Application Education 59

Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 30, 2021

From the American Society of Civil Engineers, Wind Hazard Damage Assessment Group: The StEER report on timpacts from 10 December 2021 tornado outbreak and accompanying media repository can be accessed below. NPR All Things Considered Interview: Civil engineers says buildings will need to prepare for stronger storms,” Audie Cornish: [link].

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All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard Damage Assessment 100

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 20, 2023

It is common for all employees to interact with electrical equipment during their workday, but it should be uncommon for an employee to be exposed to electrical hazards. Combined, these two account for 22% of all electrical fatalities which makes them third for fatalities.

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All-Hazards Hazard 62

National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

We have all heard there are chemicals that we cannot mix together. It all started when a waste company began pumping sludge out of a local plant. For example, many chemicals form strong acids or bases when mixed with water, thus introducing a chemical burn hazard. Have you ever thought about this on a larger scale though?

Hazard 99

Hazard All-Hazards Manufacturing Crisis Management 99

Emergency Planning

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

How much simpler to attribute it all to anonymous forces within the ground! It was notable that, in many buildings that pancaked in Turkey and Syria, the collapses left almost no voids at all, thanks to the complete fragmentation of the entire structure. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 15: 931-945. Ecemis, S.Z.

Natural Hazard 183

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard Evaluation 183

National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

That will define the fire hazard. Although the latter may seem like an odd question, pallets can be a significant fire hazard—at times even greater than the commodities stored in the building. Summary The storage of idle pallets is a significant fire hazard. Will the owner have the need to store any idle pallets? m) in height.

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All-Hazards Hazard Application 77

CCEM Strategies

JUNE 5, 2023

Summer is not without its share of hazards due to the hot weather. From storms triggering electrical outages to droughts and heat domes that can contribute to wildfires (which in turn can cause poor air quality), all these hazards have the potential to cause detrimental impacts to your organization.

Outage 52

Outage All-Hazards Hazard Continuity Planning 52

National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Training employees to be vigilant of the electrical hazards lurking in the workplace is difficult. An employee operating an overhead electric crane needs focused training to know specific hazards and warning signs that may be present. Not all training methods or concepts are appropriate for every workplace or every employee.

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All-Hazards Hazard Risk Management Management 56

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 26, 2023

The percent of all electrical fatalities due to powerlines, transformers and converters has consistently been 53% (average of 54% since 1992.) These fatalities could be one reason why streets are ranked fourth in location of all electric fatalities. of all electrical fatalities) for decades prior to 2000.

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All-Hazards Hazard 71

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 20, 2023

NFPA® works with organizations everywhere to raise awareness about the ways to reduce the risk of wildfire hazards. It’s all about prevention and bringing homeowners, fire organizations, utilities, and other groups together to share learnings and help prevent more tragedies from happening,” said Marshall.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Resilience Education 52

National Fire Protection Association

MAY 9, 2023

For those unfamiliar with NFPA 70E, this standard establishes requirements for safe work practices to protect personnel by reducing exposure to major electrical hazards.

All-Hazards 77

All-Hazards Hazard Evaluation Publishing 77

Crisis Response Journal

MARCH 1, 2020

In the first of a new series of blogs, CRJ Advisory Panel member Rob Fagan explains how you can enhance your professional development and training in all hazards understanding, crisis leadership, and global emergency management topics writ large on a cost By Robert Fagan

All-Hazards 100

All-Hazards Hazard Management 100

Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Key words: environmental governance, sustainability, resilience, climate risk, natural hazard, disaster risk reduction, building regulation. All too often such literature and texts lack gender diversity and key perspectives from women leaders. for paperback., for hardback, $42.36 for etext USD.

Management 203

Management Natural Hazard Risk Reduction All-Hazards 203

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

National Fire Protection Association

MAY 8, 2022

Responders are called to an ever-increasing number of diverse types of incidents these days, which makes it difficult to stay prepared and practiced for all the possibilities we may encounter. That especially applies to responding to hazardous materials incidents.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard 52

National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Normal operation is permitted when the equipment is properly installed, properly maintained, used in accordance with instructions, equipment doors are closed and secured, all equipment covers are in place and secured, and there is no evidence of impending failure. Operating condition and condition of maintenance are two different things.

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All-Hazards Hazard Manufacturing Security 93

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?

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All-Hazards Emergency Planning Hazard Alert 52

Emergency Planning

MAY 30, 2019

It could be argued that political decision making is the greatest barrier of all to successful disaster risk reduction. Unofficial voices have suggested that the 'cure to damage ratio' for natural hazards is 1:43. Notably, the GAR has finally come around to the view that we all bear the burden of reducing disaster risk.

Risk Reduction 130

Risk Reduction Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard 130

Recovery Diva

JUNE 24, 2022

Disasters are increasing in frequency and severity and the layering of disasters is now sadly all too common. We must question the ethics of continuing to hurt great mission-oriented people when we know this work is psychologically hazardous and when methods and measures exist to help prevent burnout. So, what to do here in the U.S.?

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All-Hazards Hazard Resilience Government 189

National Fire Protection Association

DECEMBER 15, 2021

After all, many of us work in a field where electrical hazards often present a very real danger that we might not make another family Thanksgiving dinner or another company holiday party. However, someone had our best interests in mind when. [[ This is a content summary only.

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All-Hazards Hazard Audit 83