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Navigating Workplace Violence Laws: An Employer's Guide
Apr 9, 2024
Learn about current workplace violence legislation and discover proactive strategies to protect employees and mitigate legal risks.
Brief Guidelines for Sensory Rooms
Apr 1, 2024
Thoughtfully-designed sensory rooms can benefit individuals across multiple cognitive spectrums, drastically improving the experience for every user of the space.
Advancing Li-Ion BESS Safety: Limitations of UL9540A for Li-Ion BESS Hazard Analysis
Mar 26, 2024
Effectively mitigating fire hazards associated with Li-ion BESS requires addressing the current limitations of the UL 9540A certification program.
Exploring Mass Timber’s Potential for Reuse in Building Construction
Jan 11, 2024
Mass timber's ability to be dissassembled and reused in the construction of entire buildings makes it the perfect construction material for sustainable, resilient structures.
Batteries in Household Waste – An Increasing Fire Hazard
Jan 10, 2024
Gregory Maines explores how Lithium-ion batteries revolutionize industries for climate-friendly solutions but highlights the environmental challenge of millions of tonnes of battery waste generated yearly due to their limited service life.
Cannabis Fire and Explosion Investigations Highlight Industry's Safety Challenges
Jan 4, 2024
Andrew Paris, Director, emphasizes the need for standardized safety protocols and regulations in the legal cannabis industry, highlighting the risk of fires and explosions.
Single- and Multi-Station Low-Frequency Audible Signaling
Dec 27, 2023
Carson Cook discusses the challenge posed by the 2021 IBC requirement for audible alarms activated by single- and multiple-station smoke alarms and how to meet the requirement for non-transient occupancies.
Fire Safety Design in Semiconductor Manufacturing Cleanrooms
Dec 11, 2023
Paolo Bigatti, Fire Protection Engineer, delves into the challenges associated with integrating fire protection systems within semiconductor facilities, particularly within the controlled environments of manufacturing cleanrooms.
Mitigating Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Hazards
Dec 8, 2023
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) use an arrangement of batteries and other electrical equipment to store electrical energy.
Elevating Nuclear Safety Through Probabilistic Safety Assessments
Nov 30, 2023
The quest for sustainable, clean energy sources is a global imperative. In this endeavor, nuclear power remains a powerful and reliable contributor. Probabilistic Safety Assessments ensure the safe operation of nuclear power plants.
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.