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Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles and Other Modern Vehicles in Parking Structures

National Fire Protection Association

million in 2021, which is more than triple their market share from two years earlier. These types of technologies increase the efficiency of the space being used but also increase the potential hazard by placing vehicles closer together. The effect is a 33 percent increase in the design density, moving from 0.15 gpm/ft2 to 0.2

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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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Introducing Our Basic Risk Assessment Tool

Erwood Group

We at the Erwood Group believe that the Free Basic Risk Assessment Tool will be a game changer for the small and mid-sized business market for removing the obstacles required to complete a risk assessment quickly and efficiently. Risk Assessment Tool Screen Shot.

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Double trouble: When climate change and cyber crime collide

everbridge

This is hazardous thinking. Thankfully, there are highly effective technologies and tools on the market for this. Think beyond single scenario planning. Too many organizations view business continuity planning as a compliance exercise: “If we have a cyber breach plan on the shelf, we’re covered.”

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Business Continuity Planning for the Manufacturing Industry

everbridge

Manufacturers must be prepared for all types of disruptive events such as severe weather activity, natural and man-made disasters, hazardous materials incidents, supply chain disruptions, and equipment and technology failures. Manufacturing has become an increasingly global network. What to Include in Your Business Continuity Plan.

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Time Is Running Out to Submit a Proposal for BIRD Foundation Homeland Security Funding

Security Industry Association

Funding is up to 50% of a project’s budget, beginning with research and development and ending with the initial stages of sales and marketing. It supports projects without receiving any equity or intellectual property rights. The deadline for executive summaries is April 24, 2023.

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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.