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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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ESS Presentations at NFPA C&E Address a Wide Range of Issues, Including the Hazards They Present and Tactical Approaches for Mitigation

National Fire Protection Association

An NFPA Journal article, “ESS Prep,” by Angelo Verzoni highlights improved ESS training and regulation as keys to a safe coexistence with this evolving and complex hazard. This panel discussion offers perspectives from manufacturers, AHJs, FPEs/consultants, developer/installer/maintainers, and insurance and fire service.

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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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Is your business ready for any disaster? Review this 5-point disaster preparedness checklist

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But how can you be sure that your strategy to mitigate disasters will actually work? The first step in preparing for a disaster is to assess all the potential risks and hazards to your business, and then prioritize them based on their likelihood of occurring. Assess the risks. Secure your backups.

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Strategies for Digital Risk Protection

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Hence cybersecurity risk management is crucial to prevent and mitigate cyber threats. Any hazards associated with cloud architectural changes, the use of new platforms such as IoT devices, or new IT systems can lead to digital risk. Mitigation. To combat those threats, businesses need to develop digital risk management.

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5 Steps to Implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

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The two fundamental components of ERM are (1) the evaluation of significant risks, followed by (2) application of adequate responses. Mitigating or reducing the risk by internal controls or other risk-prevention measures. When establishing an ERM program, risk mitigation is a paramount concern. ERM’s Ultimate Objective.

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Proper Use of Ladders on Jobsites Can Help Workers to Mitigate Personal Risk

National Fire Protection Association

Jobsites are a hazardous place on their own accord. With so many things that can be out of our control on jobsites, such as someone making a decision that puts another person in harm’s way, we would be foolish to not mitigate risk by controlling the things that we can control. Ladders should always be visually checked before each use.