Business Continuity Today

JANUARY 10, 2023

Threat and hazard identification and risk assessment (THIRA) is a systematic process for identifying and evaluating potential threats and hazards to an organization. It involves identifying potential risks, assessing their likelihood and potential impact, and developing strategies to mitigate or eliminate those risks.

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BCP Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When you are evaluating the internal and external issues (Clause 4.1 of ISO 22301:2012) these can be sourced (in part) from the risk register and Enterprise Risk Management and evaluated with a Business Continuity Management lens. A generic “all hazards” plan ensures continuity regardless of the cause of the disruption.

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National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 29, 2023

NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, requires that all employers implement and document an overall ESP that directs activity appropriate to the risk associated with electrical hazards. This includes information on training qualified persons, as well as identifying and eliminating electrical hazards.

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everbridge

AUGUST 31, 2022

By recognizing that hazards, including severe weather events, are unpredictable and cannot be completely prevented, emergency managers can instead focus their efforts on promoting a resilient organization. Preparing for hazards can involve planning and training with departments, jurisdictions, agencies, and community members.

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National Fire Protection Association

AUGUST 4, 2022

The risk assessment procedure must detail the process that will be used to: identify hazards assess risks implement the hierarchy of risk controls Consistency is important when conducting risk assessments. The two hazards (shock and arc-flash) currently covered by NFPA 70E are easily recognizable.

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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.

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National Fire Protection Association

MARCH 15, 2023

To evaluate a system, you need to know where you started and how far you have come. Leading metrics might include the number of hazards identified and eliminated, the reduction in the number of authorized energized work permits, or the number of work procedures altered for de-energized work.

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National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Equipment that is under normal operating conditions is considered to be free from exposed hazards whereas equipment that is not is rightfully considered a risk for electrical injuries. Equipment that has an operator or is used every day could be evaluated by the employee using it. Equipment might have a different acceptable condition.

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National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For an overview of the safety hazards associated with electric micromobility devices and the regulations proposed to address those hazards, see “Full Throttle,” a feature story that appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of NFPA Journal.) Part of the charger system evaluation is the plug-in charger itself.

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Fusion Risk Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

And while every organization’s needs are different, there are some key areas that all need to keep top of mind while evaluating their hurricane preparedness plans. Facilitating Hazardous Risk Assessments As climate change impacts continue to worsen, organizations will want to be more critical of where they open new stores or locations.

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CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

These programs are founded on the National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure , which emphasizes an all-hazards approach for strengthening the resiliency of Canada’s CI. But for CI, evaluating and prioritizing is universally based on several factors, as illustrated below.

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National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

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. To date, NFPA has helped educate more than 300,000 first responders on this emerging hazard.

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

A requirement for the inspector to evaluate alternate installation methods may provide a means to mitigate hazards or repeated exposures. Proper installation, repair, and modification of electrical equipment play a major role in protecting every employee from electrical hazards.

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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. The objective of this step is to leave no stone unturned and to uncover all conceivable hazards, however minor or remote. What Is Risk Assessment?

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everbridge

MARCH 6, 2023

The current systems and solutions in place for managing climate hazards are often inadequate, and the reliance on traditional insurance has become insufficient. As a result, a fully integrated and holistic approach to critical event management is crucial to unlocking climate resilience and business continuity when faced with climate hazards.

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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 topic was evaluated through the lens of the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™.

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) is exposed to a wide range of toxic chemicals, biological pathogens, and other hazardous substances and contaminants. The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF), the research affiliate of NFPA®, will host a free webinar on September 28, 2023, titled “Fire Service PPE Cleaning Validation.”

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CCEM Strategies

MARCH 27, 2018

Alerts will be issued for every type of emergency, including, but not limited to: Fires Natural disasters Biological contaminations Hazardous explosives Poor air quality Terrorist threats Civil emergencies Now that Alert Ready has been introduced, how will it affect your business? Looking for more emergency management tips?

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National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Determining the occupancy hazard classification is very specific to the area being protected and is a bit out of scope for this blog but certainly a topic we will cover in this series. Evaluation of existing systems has separate criteria. As an equation that is: L = 1.2√A 1500 ft2 (L = 1.2√140 140 m2) L = 46.5 ft (L = 14.2

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everbridge

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

To fulfill duty of care standards, corporations, educational institutions, hospitals, and government agencies should evaluate and test the health of communication networks and information systems before a severe weather event occurs. Hurricane Preparedness on Campus.

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Zerto

APRIL 6, 2023

At the bottom, teams continuously evaluate their operating environment, identify potential new risks, assess them, and potentially bring them upstream to raise awareness and get funding to implement new controls. This is a simplified overview of the risk management process.

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everbridge

DECEMBER 8, 2022

According to the EM-DAT Emergency Event Database, there were 432 natural hazard-related incidents in 2021, compared to an average of 357 annual catastrophes for the period 2001-2020. Public warning technologies have been widely discussed, tested, and evaluated. billion in damages ( [link] ).

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On Solve

JULY 8, 2021

The plan should include a backup workplace in case of a natural disaster or building hazard, as well as a way to backup any company data. Business continuity plans should be tested and evaluated regularly, at least once a year.

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Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

A risk assessment evaluates all the potential risks to your organization’s ability to do business. Various types of hazards must be considered. After identifying hazards and risks, consider how they are harmful and the possible outcomes. What Is a Risk Assessment? Economic risk. Operational risk. Third-party risk.

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LogisManager

MAY 22, 2023

From economic fluctuations to cybersecurity threats, from regulatory changes to environmental hazards, the risk landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must be agile and proactive to stay ahead. This led to an evaluation of their assets and investments, which helped them avoid risky mortgage-backed securities.

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LogisManager

MAY 22, 2023

From economic fluctuations to cybersecurity threats, from regulatory changes to environmental hazards, the risk landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must be agile and proactive to stay ahead. This led to an evaluation of their assets and investments, which helped them avoid risky mortgage-backed securities.

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Business Resilience Decoded

AUGUST 26, 2021

As Rick puts it: “After I break all your windows and fill your basement with water, I leave.” • Organizations don’t put enough effort into our Exercise Evaluation Guides. He is a former firefighter who designs, delivers, and evaluates readiness exercises to improve resilience to all hazards.

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Business Resilience Decoded

AUGUST 26, 2021

As Rick puts it: “After I break all your windows and fill your basement with water, I leave.” • Organizations don’t put enough effort into our Exercise Evaluation Guides. He is a former firefighter who designs, delivers, and evaluates readiness exercises to improve resilience to all hazards. LinkedIn: [link].

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everbridge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The assessment team evaluated Takeda across four competency areas: Data and Analytics: Availability, maintenance, and accuracy of threat intelligence and asset data Digital Transformation: Digitization of plans and processes to support efficient and effective operations.

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everbridge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These drills provide an opportunity to test communication systems and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response plans. Maintain clear communication channels Effective communication is crucial to ensure the public is well-informed and aware of potential hazards.

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Business Resilience Decoded

AUGUST 26, 2021

As Rick puts it: “After I break all your windows and fill your basement with water, I leave.” • Organizations don’t put enough effort into our Exercise Evaluation Guides. He is a former firefighter who designs, delivers, and evaluates readiness exercises to improve resilience to all hazards. LinkedIn: [link].

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Reciprocity

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Doing this right is critical because a scope that is too large will increase the project’s time and expense, and a scope that is too narrow may expose your firm to unanticipated hazards. Evaluating risks. Furthermore, top management should annually evaluate the ISMS’s performance. Identifying possible threats.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Decision-makers, stakeholders, and community leaders were all present at the training, and from the evaluations received, this training provided hope and solutions in their community.

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BMC

MARCH 31, 2022

Companies that are now evaluating whether, when, how—and how often—their people return, can make a positive environmental impact by adopting full-time remote or hybrid arrangements. Use, store, control, and dispose of waste properly, including responsible disposal of hazardous materials in line with best environmental practices.

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Chapter 10 outlines two testing options: 1) testing in accordance with NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth; or 2) testing in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Paragraph 10.2.3.1.2

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BMC

MARCH 31, 2022

Companies that are now evaluating whether, when, how—and how often—their people return, can make a positive environmental impact by adopting full-time remote or hybrid arrangements. Use, store, control, and dispose of waste properly, including responsible disposal of hazardous materials in line with best environmental practices.

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Reciprocity

AUGUST 18, 2022

The two fundamental components of ERM are (1) the evaluation of significant risks, followed by (2) application of adequate responses. Operationally Critical Threat, Asset, and Vulnerability Evaluation (OCTAVE), developed by Carnegie Mellon University, provides a self-directed methodology customizable to your organization’s size.

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