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A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Part IV – Two Types of Exposure to Electricity Fatalities

National Fire Protection Association

However, you may remember from reading last month’s blog that powerlines and transformers account for over half of all electrical fatalities. Electric shock has been recognized as a hazard for over 100 years and arc-flash has been for over 40 years. It is probable that these account for many of the indirect exposures above 220 volts.

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A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Setting Up an Electrical Safety Program (Part 7 – Equipment Condition)

National Fire Protection Association

Condition of maintenance is the state of the electrical equipment considering the manufacturers’ instructions, manufacturers’ recommendations, and applicable industry codes, standards, and recommended practices. With all the variables, NFPA 70E does not specify what is acceptable or how to assess condition of maintenance.

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A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Setting Up an Electrical Safety Program (Part 6 - Inspections)

National Fire Protection Association

The responsible person will need to not only determine that an installation meets the applicable manufacturer requirements but also those of applicable standards. However, technicians maintaining motor control equipment must know the applicable NEC requirements. Is their work inspected by a facility employee?

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5 Steps to Implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

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Your ERM program should encompass all aspects of risk management and response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters. Identified risks are analyzed to assess both their likelihood and hazard potential. Risk Response.

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Risk Assessment vs Risk Analysis

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A risk assessment evaluates all the potential risks to your organization’s ability to do business. This includes potential threats to information systems, devices, applications, and networks. Various types of hazards must be considered. What Is a Risk Assessment? Here are some others: Financial risk. Economic risk.

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IRM, ERM, and GRC: Is There a Difference?

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For example, retail is now “e-tail,” manufacturing plants are increasingly automated, and nearly every step of the hiring and contracting process happens online, from application to background checks to payroll. Are there differences at all? They’re all critical, Scheitlin says. Which is best?

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

Business Continuity Planning Guide for Smaller Organizations Last Updated on June 4, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 26 minutes We all live in an unpredictable world. Regardless of the industry (non-profit organizations, professional services companies, manufacturing, public sector, etc.), Business Continuity is not a data backup.