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Emergency Management
Emergency Management
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Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan and the Fire Procedure
A fire emergency evacuation plan (FEEP) is a written document which includes the action to be taken by all...
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Requirements of OSHA Fire Extinguisher Mounting Height , Placement & Signage
In some cases, OSHA requires employers to have fire extinguishers at work, and in other cases, employers will choose...
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Staying Ahead of Risks During Disasters
Disasters can happen in the blink of an eye. Whether natural, environmental or just some freak accident, how your...
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Taking Action Against Acts of Workplace Violence
On April 3, 2018, 38-year-old Nasim Najafi Aghdam entered YouTube’s headquarters with a...
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Winter Fire Safety Tips
As summer turns to fall, it's a good idea to refresh your memory on fall fire safety tips. Some...
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Keys to Building a Successful Active Threat Plan
As the national conversation regarding violence in the workplace suggests a heightened awareness stemming from increased media coverage, recent...
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Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act [EPCRA]
Emergency planning is critical for operations that handle or produce significant quantities of hazardous materials. Because of the danger...
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A ‘Blow Torch’: Louisiana Pipeline Explosion Leaves Five Injured, One Missing
As emergency response teams wait for a fire at a Phillips 66 pipeline in St. Charles Parish to...
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Breaking Down the Emergency Response Guidebook
When an emergency incident happens at your facility, will you know where to go for valuable information? Understanding how...
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Are You Prepared to Address Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Your Workplace?
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to almost anyone anywhere, including work. Will your employees know what to do if...
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Emergency drills and exercises
Emergencies, such as fires and explosions, immediately threatening the health of the...
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Thunderstorm and Lightning Preparedness
Lightning, heavy rainfall and high winds accompany the nearly 100,000 thunderstorms that occur annually in the United States. These...
