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Business Continuity Planning for the Manufacturing Industry

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Building a Business Continuity Plan for the Manufacturing Industry. For those in the manufacturing industry, critical events threaten financial loss due to unplanned downtime, reduced factory utilization rates, lost revenue, and even employees put at risk. Manufacturing Industry-Specific Dangers. Brand diminishment.

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The Hazard of Mixing Chemicals

National Fire Protection Association

We have all heard there are chemicals that we cannot mix together. What happens when incompatible mixtures combine at manufacturing or storage facilities? It all started when a waste company began pumping sludge out of a local plant. Even at home, mixing chemicals like bleach and vinegar can create chlorine gas.

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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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California Approves Right to Repair Legislation – Security Products Exempt

Security Industry Association

state to adopt “right to repair” legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic devices. 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.” SIA applauds the bill’s author, state Sen.

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NFPA and IBC Occupancy Classifications when Hazardous Materials are Present

National Fire Protection Association

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.

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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. All employees should be able to determine that the equipment they are interacting with is under normal operating conditions.

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CPSC Forum Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery, E-Mobility Safety

National Fire Protection Association

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.