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Chronic Hazards

everbridge

Four steps for organizations to proactively address chronic hazards Global climate change continues to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide, with chronic hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather conditions posing a significant risk to industries.

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Acute hazards & expanding ESG regulations: how organizations can succeed in the face of new challenges

everbridge

Acute hazards pose a significant threat to organizations, as they can disrupt business operations, endanger employees, and lead to substantial financial losses. This is particularly pertinent given the growing threat of climate change, which is likely to increase the frequency and severity of acute hazards.

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Turning Security From Reactive to Proactive

Security Industry Association

Video surveillance has become the primary data source for security and insights that help businesses operate. The operator will then report the incident to the police if a security incident is identified. PVM’s AI-based engine “watches” for potential security events. Justin Wilmas is president of Netwatch North America.

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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2023 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

Security Industry Association

Maxine Most and Bethany Retton will be honored for their leadership and contributions in biometrics and security at the 2023 SIA GovSummit. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Alicia Harrison has over 16 years of experience as a subject matter expert in the field of biometrics. Larisa Boyko, Alicia Harrison, Casey Mayfield, C.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. Standardised,"all hazards" emergency planning methodology applied at all levels.

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These 8 Risk Domains Are the Meat and Potatoes of Risk Management 

MHA Consulting

As a practical activity, enterprise risk management (ERM) centers on eight distinct risk domains, some strategic and some operational. Health and Safety : Addresses risks associated with the well-being and security of employees, customers, and visitors, safeguarding against accidents and health-related incidents.

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SIA New Member Profile: AUTEC

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member AUTEC provides complete solutions for access control, time management, building automation and hazard management. SIA spoke with Sven Jochmann, chief operating officer at AUTEC, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company.