National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

However, you may remember from reading last month’s blog that powerlines and transformers account for over half of all electrical fatalities. Electric shock has been recognized as a hazard for over 100 years and arc-flash has been for over 40 years. It is probable that these account for many of the indirect exposures above 220 volts.

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All-Hazards Hazard Evaluation Manufacturing 84

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 28, 2023

Addressing the stark reality of hazards related to a rapidly growing e-mobility industry, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) hosted a forum yesterday to spotlight growing concerns surrounding lithium-ion battery safety, especially fires occurring in e-bikes and other micro-mobility devices.

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All-Hazards Hazard Education Manufacturing 96

National Fire Protection Association

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Facilities of all shapes and sizes began popping up in states where cannabis was legalized to be manufactured. These products are manufactured by extracting cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from the plant itself. With the increase in demand came a need for an increase in supply.

All-Hazards 18

All-Hazards Hazard Manufacturing Publishing 18

Emergency Planning

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Since 2008, pandemics have been top of the list of 96 threats and hazards in the UK National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies in all editions. Personal protective equipment has been improvised when it should have been either stockpiled or subject to pre-arranged accelerated manufacturing contracts, and some of it has proved unusable.

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Civil Emergency Pandemic All-Hazards Logistics 130

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.)

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All-Hazards Hazard Authorization Transportation 97

MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

Threat intelligence empowers organizations to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with threats of all types, thus helping them protect their assets, reputation, and business continuity. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program, and Department of Homeland Security. By creating a funnel.

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All-Hazards Hazard Business Continuity Mitigation 98

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

According to recent reports from CNBC and other major news outlets, Amazon temporarily shut down all solar power generation at their North American facilities last year as they worked to investigate potential fire safety issues with these systems. Learn more about all of NFPA’s resources on PV and energy storage systems at nfpa.org/ess.

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All-Hazards Hazard Manufacturing Capacity 96

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 1, 2023

has been said that ESD is the catch-all phrase that encompasses all in-water shock casualties and fatalities. Requiring all luminaires and retrofit kits to be listed and identified for use in their intended environment. Coincidentally, this requirement matches main breaker settings in boats manufactured after July 31, 2017.

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All-Hazards Hazard Education Mitigation 94

Security Industry Association

MARCH 27, 2023

AI is being implemented all over the world across many industries to advance other technologies. AI for Worker Safety and Workers’ Compensation AI can be used to improve worker safety by detecting hazardous conditions in the context of non-human physical danger. This allows workers to focus on other duties.

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Mitigation Technology All-Hazards Hazard 72

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2022

Ranging from emergency response plans for a particular hazard onsite, to plans of how an office-based department will move to a work area recovery location or to another office. They bared no resemblance to the threats the organisation had, and were basically all the same with different titles.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Airlines Manufacturing 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2022

Ranging from emergency response plans for a particular hazard onsite, to plans of how an office-based department will move to a work area recovery location or to another office. They bared no resemblance to the threats the organisation had, and were basically all the same with different titles.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Airlines Manufacturing 52

National Fire Protection Association

AUGUST 24, 2022

Jobsites are a hazardous place on their own accord. Ladder manufacturers put clear labels on ladders that specifically tell you not to stand above a certain point on the ladder, which should be strictly adhered to. I hope to see you all safely at ground level.

Mitigation 97

Mitigation All-Hazards Hazard Manufacturing 97

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

A risk assessment evaluates all the potential risks to your organization’s ability to do business. Many organizations use risk management and compliance software to help them manage all the tasks associated with risk assessment, analysis, and management. Various types of hazards must be considered. Economic risk.

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All-Hazards Mitigation Risk Management Hazard 95

Emergency Planning

MARCH 7, 2019

Myth 17: Unburied dead bodies constitute a health hazard. Reality: Not even advanced decomposition causes a significant health hazard. Not all useful resources that existed in the area before the disaster will be destroyed. Myth 27: In order to manage a disaster well it is necessary to accept all forms of aid that are offered.

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Hospitality All-Hazards Risk Reduction Logistics 130

Erwood Group

OCTOBER 11, 2022

We at the Erwood Group believe providing these two tools will greatly benefit businesses of all sizes. The Advanced Downtime Calculator will also account for instances of lost productivity, and costs to catch up, for manufacturing and non-manufacturing businesses.

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All-Hazards Impact Analysis Hazard Manufacturing 10

Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

From the business customer side, it is helpful to include all key personnel who can facilitate immediate decisions that will impact the ultimate resolution of the claim in an efficient and timely manner or provide other insightful information. all open claims with incurred losses of $25,000 or more.

Insurance 75

Insurance Insurance All-Hazards Hazard 75

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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All-Hazards Hazard Education Transportation 52

everbridge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A Case Study in Innovation We recently partnered with a major manufacturer that had previously conducted exercises that failed to bring meaningful changes to their recovery plans. We made it our mission to create a scenario that would have a plant-wide impact and involve all departments. Engaging all key stakeholders in the exercise.

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Business Continuity BCP Outage All-Hazards 52

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The responsible person will need to not only determine that an installation meets the applicable manufacturer requirements but also those of applicable standards. The ESP must address how to document all of this and what is to happen with the results. However, this most likely will not happen without a statement to do so in the ESP. .

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Application Manufacturing 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2022

Ranging from emergency response plans for a particular hazard onsite, to plans of how an office-based department will move to a work area recovery location or to another office. They bared no resemblance to the threats the organisation had, and were basically all the same with different titles.

All-Hazards 40

All-Hazards Hazard Airlines Manufacturing 40

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Some of the additional changes in the NFPA 1971 portion (protective ensembles) of NFPA 1970 include: Added new requirements for manufacturer indication of “PFAS FREE” gear. It will be replaced by a multi-environmental conditioning procedure (9.1.22) that will be applied to composite test samples before certain tests. 7.1.14, 7.4.9,

Apparel 55

Apparel All-Hazards Hazard Manufacturing 55

Marketpoint Recall

AUGUST 5, 2019

The company owned up to a mistake in the manufacturing of these vehicles, recalled them, and invited those who had already taken their transmissions into auto body shops and paid for repairs to come to the manufacturer and receive the amount that repairs cost as a rebate.

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Manufacturing Automotive Advertising All-Hazards 52

MHA Consulting

MARCH 14, 2024

Enterprise Risk Management is the activity of identifying and mitigating the hazards that threaten an organization (definition from Strong Language: The MHA Glossary of Essential Business Continuity Terminology , available for free download with registration). ERM is all about reducing. It all comes down to details.

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Risk Management Management All-Hazards Mitigation 52

Online Computers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The first step in preparing for a disaster is to assess all the potential risks and hazards to your business, and then prioritize them based on their likelihood of occurring. A good way to visualize threats to business continuity is to create a risk map , which is a graphical representation of all risks and their impacts.

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Disaster Preparedness All-Hazards Backup Hazard 52

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 18, 2022

It has been said that ESD is the catch-all phrase that encompasses all in-water shock casualties and fatalities. Installing permanent safety signs around marinas, boatyards and docking facilities gives notice of electrical shock hazard risks to persons within those areas.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Education Mitigation 52

PagerDuty

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

While these changes affect all of us, it is those with the fewest resources who will suffer the most. Ensuring that the most marginalized are protected from environmental hazards and the impacts of climate change, as well as emerging health threats, requires a collaborative and systemic approach. Investing in Future World Leaders.

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All-Hazards Pandemic Hazard Capacity 52

Security Industry Association

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A potentially dangerous event involving obstructions or hazards in the loading dock, or a forklift being driven too fast or recklessly, could trigger an alert. Another industry that can reap enormous benefits is manufacturing. All of this will bring us ever closer to Alan Turing’s vision of smarter machines.

Technology 52

Technology Retail Alert Hospitality 52

Alert Media

DECEMBER 20, 2016

All of the television and radio test sirens you have ever heard were initiated by your local authorities. According to FEMA, “The EAS test plays a key role in ensuring our nation is prepared for all hazards and people within its borders are able to receive critical and vital information, should it ever be needed.”.

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Alert Communications All-Hazards Government 52

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

That state “consensus” model that has emerged features enforcement by state attorney generals (no private right of action) and all similar state laws include essential security-use exemptions. Data Privacy Five states enacted comprehensive data privacy legislation in 2024, bringing the number of U.S. states with such measures to 20.

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Security Alert Application Technology 59

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 7, 2024

According to the Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report, 62 percent of all data breaches happen via third-party vendors. Toyota, a leading global auto manufacturing company, experienced a third-party data breach in 2022. As a result, the company had to close its manufacturing plant in Japan temporarily to safeguard its data.

Audit 52

Audit Cybersecurity Risk Management Evaluation 52

Reciprocity

AUGUST 24, 2022

For example, retail is now “e-tail,” manufacturing plants are increasingly automated, and nearly every step of the hiring and contracting process happens online, from application to background checks to payroll. Are there differences at all? They’re all critical, Scheitlin says. Again, nobody is quite sure.).

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Audit Insurance Insurance 52

Reciprocity

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Compliance programs are not one-size-fits-all. At worst, you’ll have no program at all. Try to find and understand them all. Employees at all levels must grasp your compliance program’s expectations and requirements to comply. Establish two-way communication at all levels. Maintain steady discipline.

Audit 52

Audit All-Hazards Gap Analysis Healthcare 52

Erwood Group

JULY 12, 2022

For small businesses, it is common to have just one all-encompassing plan. One important thing to know is that the Business Continuity Plan should contain all the information required to implement the processes and strategies to perform the business functions contained in the plan. All these things should be thought out beforehand.

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Continuity Planning Business Continuity BCP Disaster Recovery 114

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

This refers to all risks introduced by service providers and third parties working with your enterprise. Any hazards associated with cloud architectural changes, the use of new platforms such as IoT devices, or new IT systems can lead to digital risk. Third-Party Risk. Technology. Identification.

Mitigation 52

Mitigation Cybersecurity Malware Media 52

Reciprocity

AUGUST 18, 2022

Your ERM program should encompass all aspects of risk management and response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters. Identified risks are analyzed to assess both their likelihood and hazard potential. Risk Response.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Mitigation Strategic 52

Reciprocity

MARCH 28, 2022

Your enterprise risk management (ERM) program – one that encompasses all aspects of risk management and risk response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters – should involve strategic, high-level risk management decision-making.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Mitigation Strategic 52

Erwood Group

JULY 7, 2022

It’s also a question that comes up all the time. I like to keep things simple, so the above is the simplest of all the definitions out there. I’d also recommend having a client-facing business continuity statement on your website that is viewable to all current and potential future clients. What is Business Continuity.

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Business Continuity Impact Analysis Continuity Planning Communications 52