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International SOS

Disaster Zone Podcast

Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Prior to his service at FEMA, he served as the Director of Preparedness Policy for the White House Homeland Security Council.

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Workplace safety tips for a secure environment

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There are numerous distractions and hazards that can compromise employee safety, including: Phone usage and conversations: if employees are distracted, they may lose attention from tasks, leading to errors and accidents. Chemicals: exposure to hazardous substances can cause severe health issues. Spills: can cause slips and falls.

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A higher standard of ‘duty of care’ for business travel

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Our comprehensive traveler assistance service is designed to address any event that could impact the health, safety, or wellbeing of a corporate traveler. We have a wealth of experience in successfully extracting travelers from scenes of crisis, outbreak of war, or other life-threatening incidents.

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Backflow Preventer Types

National Fire Protection Association

Backflow preventers are installed to prevent contaminants from traveling from the non-potable source to the potable public drinking supply via back siphonage and back pressure. The degree of hazard may be classified differently, but the two main degrees include high hazard and low hazard.

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Hurricane Preparedness Tips

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Hurricanes are powerful storms that bring life-threatening hazards to people living in both coastal and inland communities. Though you may first think of wind when envisioning a hurricane, water hazards are historically the deadliest. Regardless of your route make sure that your destination provides protection from hurricane hazards.

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September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Community Ready to Respond to a Severe Weather Event or Emergency?

National Fire Protection Association

Hurricane Lee is expected to gain strength as it travels toward the Caribbean and Bahamas at the end of the week. For facility managers and business owners: Hurricanes can cause significant damage to chemical facilities, potentially leading to environmental and safety hazards. These resources are free and can be easily shared.

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Developing an inclement weather policy to protect employees 

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While OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) “does not have a specific standard that covers working in cold environments, employers have a responsibility to provide workers with employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards, including winter weather-related hazards.”

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