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Lithium-Ion Batteries in Transportation
Nov 14, 2023
Batteries are used in energy storage systems as well as vehicles in warehouses and transit centers and on cargo ships. The risks and hazards vary.
Conducting Scene Risk Assessments for Structural Fires Investigations
Nov 13, 2023
When undertaking a scene risk assessment, investigators bear in mind three key elements: hazards, risks, and control measures.
Balancing Safety, Conservation, and Practicality in Historic Building Refurbishment
Oct 19, 2023
When working on refurbishment projects, fire safety experts need solid knowledge of both practice and theory to apply solutions.
Misdeclaration of Charcoal Cargoes + Fire Risks on Shipping Vessels
Oct 10, 2023
Many fires reported on shipping vessels have been attributed to misdeclared dangerous goods, such as chemicals, batteries and charcoal. Jensen Hughes has recently investigated a number of fires at sea involving charcoal cargoes.
Exploring and Optimizing Innovative Construction Solutions with Holistic Structural Fire Engineering
Oct 9, 2023
The holistic approach to structural fire design helps to address the important fire safety challenges related to new building products and designs.
Take Your Emergency Management Program to the Next Level with Consequence Management
Sep 29, 2023
Learn how to increase the efficiency and sustainability of your program so you can be better prepared for your next emergency event
The Human Impact in Emergency Incident Response: Part Three – Five Tips on Transitioning Emergency Responders Back to Regular Work
Sep 12, 2023
Transitioning from a period of long hours, intense engagement and sometimes traumatic experience can be difficult for workers.
The Human Impact in Emergency Incident Response: Part Two – Ten Tips on Taking Care of Emergency Response Team Members
Aug 14, 2023
Providing support to response teams ultimately helps reduce stress, maintain decision-making ability and prevent burnout.
The Human Impact in Emergency Incident Response: Part One – Remember Your Response Team
Jul 18, 2023
Emergency managers face intense stress during crises. Support your response team by managing hours, providing resources, and ensuring emotional well-being to prevent burnout.
Preparing for More Frequent + More Complex Hospital Evacuations
Jul 10, 2023
Hospitals across the United States must be prepared for total “full building” evacuations. Although rare, these events can affect any health care facility and have a significant impact on its operations and the surrounding community.
Improving Environmental, Social, and Governance Standards in Hospitals + Health Care
Apr 19, 2023
Today's business climate forces hospitals and health care organizations to face contradictory decisions. Now more than ever, they are required to save every dollar they can through cost avoidance and stewardship.
Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness in Nursing + Health Care Facilities
Apr 7, 2023
This year marks the 20th anniversary of two particularly devastating nursing home fires that occurred in Hartford, Connecticut, and Nashville, Tennessee, claiming the lives of 31 people.