Tag: Emergency Preparedness

Why facility executives and leaders have to be actively involved in business continuity planning and training.

New website highlights innovative glass solutions that create secure, yet welcoming, learning environments.

Baptist Health Care followed these steps to fortify its new Pensacola, Florida medical campus from natural disasters.

From Maryland to Maine, communities unaccustomed to temblors felt the earth move beneath their feet this morning. Here are 15 helpful hints on how to check your facilities for earthquake damage.

Overdoses remain the leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S., and account for nearly 10% of all workplace fatalities. The National Safety Council is launching new initiatives to combat overdoses in the workplace.

With spring 2024 expected to alternate between late snowfalls and severe weather events, your buildings must be well-prepared for a range of weather-related risks.

Find out what’s new at this year’s Continuity Insights Management Conference (CIMC), taking place in Charlotte, NC May 6-8.

As severe weather becomes more commonplace, healthcare facilities are forced to prepare for recovery once the inevitable storm hits. Utilize your CMMS strategically before and after weather disasters to get back to serving patients as quickly as possible.

Retail workers report that petty theft , grab-and-run incidents, and hostile customer interactions have increased in their stores over the past year.

Buildings and communities can look to codes, standards, and financing to achieve sustainability and resilience goals.

A TAL Global poll asks: “If an assailant entered your building or office, which of the following do you believe you would do first?”

With opioid-related fatalities in the U.S. at an all-time high, a new National Safety Council initiative aims to equip workplaces with lifesaving tools and training.

Facility managers should conduct an annual review of their sites with their team incorporating an active assailant focus.

Compounding disasters, where two or more hazards are present, are forcing many organizations to evaluate their risks and response plans.

Situational awareness technology has revolutionized the way retail malls approach safety and security. Learn how the Mall of America security team put it to use.

Whether you're planning a renovation, retrofit, or new construction, there are many considerations when choosing materials for a fire sprinkler system.

At the 21st Continuity Insights Management Conference, BC and DR professionals gathered valuable insight about operational resilience.

Focusing on five critical areas of service, the Council for School Safety Leadership (CSSL) helps school governance teams prepare for and react to significant crises.

Workers believe their employers have the means to help them feel more prepared for emergencies, but say current safety efforts have not been very effective, finds new AlertMedia report.

Margaret J. Millett, Head of Global Resilience, Uber, discusses her Continuity Insights Management Conference topic — Crisis Management: Bridging The Gap Between Business Continuity And Incident Response Planning.