National Fire Protection Association
JUNE 20, 2023
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. In addition, a series of ESS educational sessions hosted at C&E are addressing ESS and lithium-ion batteries from various angles.
Emergency Planning
MARCH 23, 2022
Safety’ refers to protection against major hazards such as storms, floods and industrial explosions. Emergency planning and management should be fully professionalised, with educational and training requirements, professional associations, credit for experience, a career path and an employment structure at all levels, from national to local.
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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. Recovering from flooding can be challenging, particularly as insurance coverage may be limited, extraordinarily costly, or unavailable depending on the type of flooding (i.e.,
National Fire Protection Association
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
For consumers, it means educating them about how to properly charge and store EVs, e-bikes, and e-scooters. NFPA has been committed to addressing potential fire hazards posed by EVs for some time, offering in-person and online trainings that teach first responders how to safely and effectively mitigate EV incidents.
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. Reducing risk. Transferring risk. Accepting risk.
National Fire Protection Association
AUGUST 3, 2022
Moving forward, NFPA will continue to pursue strong stakeholder engagement toward building education campaigns, analyzing funding mechanisms, promoting coordination, investing in workforce training, and other necessary endeavors to reduce wildfire risk to people, homes, and communities.
Online Computers
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Using unauthorized laptops illustrates the hazards of shadow IT within a company. Shadow IT can lead to noncompliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) , resulting in large fines and legal issues. Educate employees. Here’s how: Engage employees.
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