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THE FIRE PERIL: LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRE + EXPLOSION RISK ON CARGO SHIPS
Oct 6, 2022
Cargo fires and explosions are one of the top three causes of total losses in the shipping industry.
Clearing Up the Confusion: Understanding Accessibility Codes for Continuing Care Communities
Sep 30, 2022
Often referred to as Continuing Care Retirement Communities, these facilities are popping up throughout the United States.
Domestic Violence in the Workplace: Five Tips to Keep in Mind
Sep 29, 2022
40% of women who died as a result of workplace violence in 2016 did so at the hands of domestic partners or relatives.
Emergency Management Programs in Health Care – Planning for When Bad Days Happen
Sep 23, 2022
Bad days of all kinds happen in our society and healthcare facilities are not immune from these events.
Seven Core Elements of Any Roadmap to Prevent Workplace Violence
Sep 22, 2022
For over 15 years, our threat + violence risk management team has been advising clients in this area
Cybersecurity Risks for Private Clients: Raw Insights from the Frontlines
Sep 20, 2022
A routine day for me and my team may be one of the worst days of a client’s life.
THE STORY ON THE SURFACE: HOW CORROSION + WEAR DEBRIS ANALYSIS ARE USED IN ENGINEERING FORENSIC INVESTIGATION
Sep 20, 2022
Equipment and machinery failures can lead to significant costs, including business interruption and equipment replacement.
Police Community Advisory Boards: How to Establish and Sustain Highly Effective Ones
Sep 15, 2022
Across the United States, city governments are intensifying their focus on issues to improve the delivery of policing
Health Care Occupancy Life Safety Code® Assessments: Purpose and Common Findings
Sep 14, 2022
Since fire emergencies can largely impact the healthcare ecosystem, fire safety remains a prime focus amongst HROs.
AREA OF REFUGE VS. AREA OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE: DECIPHERING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE “SAFE AREAS”
Sep 13, 2022
The California Building Code contains 4 types of “safe areas” where occupants can receive protection from smoke and fire
SUBROGATION
Sep 13, 2022
In 2021, it was estimated that insurers in the United Kingdom paid approximately £8 million per day on home insurance claims
NEW FIRE INVESTIGATION TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS
Sep 13, 2022
New technologies offer forensic fire investigators a wide range of equipment to accelerate the documentation of fire scenes