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Growth in Codes and Standards is Essential to Safety within Cannabis Oil Extraction Facilities

National Fire Protection Association

In many cases, the extraction process itself creates a hazardous location due to the use of flammable solvents such as butane, pentane, hexane, propane, and ethanol, which can all be released during the processing and extraction of plant oils. What are the safety concerns? It also provides guidance on when gas detection is required.

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An Electrical Inspector’s Role in Reducing Electric Shock Drowning

National Fire Protection Association

Code language was added to have signs state: “No Swimming / Warning / Potential Shock Hazard / Electrical Currents May Be Present in the Water.” This requirement doesn’t become effective until January 1, 2026. Signs should say more than “No Swimming” since some people may not take that warning seriously and swim anyway.

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Emergency Management for Major Events

CCEM Strategies

This involves identifying potential hazards, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, terrorism threats, and public health emergencies that could impact the event. The 2026 World Cup will span the whole North American continent, operating across 16 cities, three countries and their respective football associations.

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State Legislative Update: 2024 Legislation Impacting the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

The author has indicated she will reintroduce the measure for the 2025-2026 session. Business community concerns centered around its framework of related definitions and regulatory mechanisms that are not scaled based on risk. Colorado Enacted: HB-1121 ,set to take effect on Jan. 2) A medical alert. (3) 3) Intrusion detection. (4)