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Train Derailment and Chemical Explosion Exposes Clear and Present Danger in Railway Safety

DRI Drive

The recent derailment and explosion of a 50-car train carrying hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, OH – followed by a controlled burn that may have created even more toxic gas in the air – has been a wakeup call for citizens and public health officials as well as a reminder for resilience professionals about the […] The post Train Derailment (..)

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The Past, Present, and Future of the Telecom Cloud

Pure Storage

This original, device-centric network is referred to as “The Past Cloud” in our new white paper , The Past, Present, and Future of the Telecom Cloud. When did we enter the present? The post The Past, Present, and Future of the Telecom Cloud appeared first on Pure Storage Blog.

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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

With the growing prevalence of energy storage systems (ESS), fire departments have responded to an increasing number of associated incidents, presenting new challenges for firefighters. These are just a few of the many lithium-ion and ESS presentations hosted at C&E this week, reflecting the many risks they present in today’s world.

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2023 RIMS Awards Celebrate the Past, Present and Future of Risk Management

Risk Management Monitor

Recognizing a lifetime of outstanding service and achievement in the risk profession, the society’s top honor, the Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award, was presented to Joan Schmit, distinguished chair of risk management and insurance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enhance your professional development and lifelong learning.

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NFPA and IBC Occupancy Classifications when Hazardous Materials are Present

National Fire Protection Association

There's often some confusion around what the appropriate occupancy classification is when hazardous materials are present. These materials present a deflagration hazard or a hazard from accelerated burning. These materials readily support combustion or present a physical hazard. Unfortunately, there isn't a straight answer.

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IMPACT 2023 Keynote Presentation by Steven Minsky, CEO of LogicManager

LogisManager

IMPACT 2023: Keynote Presentation by Steven Minsky, CEO of LogicManager Duration: 60 Minutes In this keynote presentation at IMPACT 2023, Steven Minsky, CEO of LogicManager, discusses Three Ways to Prepare for 2024 and Beyond.