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.

All-Hazards 105

All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Risk Reduction 105

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.

All-Hazards 96

All-Hazards Hazard Education Manufacturing 96

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 Emergency Planning 99

BCP Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Business Continuity Management risk is a sub domain of Enterprise Risk Management, like Information Security Risk Management or Health and Safety Risk Management. The resulting Risk Register will be comprehensive and will cover almost all the risks and could be used both for Business Continuity and Risk Management.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Business Continuity All-Hazards Management 52

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. Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) database has been used for 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020.

All-Hazards 69

All-Hazards Hazard 69

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.

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Natural Hazard Management Risk Reduction All-Hazards 203

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. For more information about NFPA LiNK, or to sign up for a free trial, visit nfpa.org/LiNK.

All-Hazards 77

All-Hazards Hazard Publishing Evaluation 77

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. A good approach to this challenge, Roper said, is having the ability to predict and prevent the failure of transmission systems and equipment on the grid by using data to inform response.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Education Authorization 52

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 26, 2023

Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) database is being used to assist employers in decreasing these workplace fatalities. The percent of all electrical fatalities due to powerlines, transformers and converters has consistently been 53% (average of 54% since 1992.) Source: BLS Powerline fatalities average 79 per year.

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All-Hazards Hazard 71

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.

All-Hazards 59

All-Hazards Hazard Education Application 59

MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

Simply put, it refers to the process of gathering and analyzing information about potential risks and threats that could impact the organization’s operations, assets, and overall resilience. The information must be collected from many sources and channeled to a central point, a threat intelligence center. By creating a funnel.

All-Hazards 86

All-Hazards Hazard Business Continuity Mitigation 86

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 Education Government 189

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

We are living in a golden age in terms of the easy availability of high-quality information on how organizations can make themselves more resilient. Back then, finding information on how to do anything in BC and IT disaster recovery (IT/DR) was impossible. If it has to do with doing BCM, chances are the information is out there.

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BCM All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard 92

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

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

Zerto

JULY 12, 2023

Risk assessment is a key component of the risk management process that identifies and evaluates all potential risks faced by an organization. It involves identifying all potential risks that an organization may face in its operations and its assets. This information can help in budgeting and prioritizing resources.

Risk Management 86

Risk Management All-Hazards Management Mitigation 86

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.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Outage Hazard Continuity Planning 52

Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

179] After a number of chapters about the failings to influence construction and land planning, chapter 15 imagines headlines of the future, visions of the good that all-hazard risk management could achieve: 2031 School Life Safety instituted so that classrooms in the 450,000 primary and secondary schools around the globe are less vulnerable.

Risk Reduction 100

Risk Reduction All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard 100

Emergency Planning

MAY 30, 2019

Initiatives need to coalesce around "risk informed sustainable development". 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. GNCSODR 2015.

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Risk Reduction Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard 130

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.

All-Hazards 56

All-Hazards Hazard Risk Management Management 56

CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. This information can then be used to develop effective flood preparedness plans and mitigation strategies, such as building dikes or improving drainage systems.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Natural Hazard Transportation 52

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.

All-Hazards 77

All-Hazards Hazard Application 77

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

everbridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Real-time information flows, mobile devices are ubiquitous, and forecasting methods have reached unprecedented accuracy. Despite our collective innovation, why do we struggle to keep our communities prepared, informed, and safe when disaster strikes? Assuming, of course, that emergency management has met its obligation to inform.

Disaster Preparedness 105

Disaster Preparedness Alert All-Hazards Technology 105

MHA Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2023

Risk management is not one-size-fits all. Technological : Addresses risks concerning technology infrastructure, data security, cyber threats, and information breaches, safeguarding against technological disruptions. When you get right down to it, everything we do in business continuity is about reducing risk.

Risk Management 75

Risk Management Management Strategic Mitigation 75

National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Poor attempts at dad jokes aside, record-high egg prices are something we are all facing at the moment and, frankly, don’t find all that funny. Bad information can also increase risk. Considering this information, we cannot look to NFPA 150 for requirements when building a residential chicken coop. per dozen to $4.25

All-Hazards 92

All-Hazards Hazard Mitigation Internet 92

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Together, all of the factors listed above form a comprehensive fire protection strategy. Get all the details you need to apply now. Individuals who have earned the prestigious designation of Certified Fire Protection Specialist understand this in ways that many others within the fire protection field are unable to.

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All-Hazards Hazard Communications Authorization 122

Recovery Diva

MAY 12, 2022

The principles establish a high and, for all the authors of this volume, a necessary standard for the aspirations of emergency managers and the communities they serve, to work toward disaster recovery processes and practices whereby: #1 ….all 4 …is not possible without equal access to resources and programs.

Management 113

Management All-Hazards Transportation Disaster Recovery 113

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 not about eliminating risk completely but managing it in a rational, informed way.

Risk Management 90

Risk Management BCM Management All-Hazards 90

everbridge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Natural hazards, public health emergencies, and other crises can strike at any moment, putting lives and livelihoods at risk. The Early Warnings for All Initiative, driven by the United Nations, recognizes this imperative and seeks to unite all stakeholders in building a safer world.

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All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard Activation 78

Security Industry Association

MAY 15, 2024

The integrity of security and life safety systems would be unnecessarily put at risk if manufactures are forced to make sensitive technical information and other means of compromising security systems broadly available to the public. For this reason, the security industry is a critical stakeholder in related policymaking.

Security 59

Security Manufacturing Retail All-Hazards 59

National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 14, 2022

For those of you who are not familiar with the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™, it is “a framework that identifies the components that must work together to minimize risk and help prevent loss, injuries and death from fire, electrical and other hazards.” Each component is depicted as a cog, each of which connect to form a circle.

All-Hazards 76

All-Hazards Hazard Government Emergency Response 76

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

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. For example, the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires periodic security risk assessments.

All-Hazards 95

All-Hazards Mitigation Risk Management Hazard 95

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 26, 2023

But what many people don’t realize, there’s a lot to keeping us safe from electrical hazards in these wet environments. As we all know, Father Time is not always kind to electrical installations, which may require re-inspections for safety. Much of this depends on the initial electrical installation. The 2023 NEC, in Section 680.26(B)(6)(a)

All-Hazards 94

All-Hazards Security Hazard Authorization 94

everbridge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This includes utilizing various communication channels such as email, SMS, phone calls, and social media updates to keep everyone informed and safe. Prepare for power outages Ensure you have accurate contact information for employees, customers, and stakeholders to stay connected during power outages.

Alert 59

Alert Outage Authorization Communications 59

Pure Storage

MAY 22, 2023

The group also noted that the establishment of more automated data capture and the proliferation of data from all aspects of the fire service is necessary.”³ IoT data , which often includes sensitive information like location data, is one more reason that fire departments need modern solutions to safeguard data.)

All-Hazards 98

All-Hazards Hazard Government Technology 98

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