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How Do Smart Home Devices Turn into Potential Fire Hazards?
Aug 29, 2019
Smart home devices are convenient but are we overlooking the potential risks of ignitions?
Preventing Surgical Fires with a Surgical or Fire Risk Assessment
Aug 8, 2019
Surgical fires can have devastating consequences for patients, staff, and the reputation of the healthcare facility.
Addressing Safety Concerns at Energy Storage Systems using Lithium-Ion Technology
Jul 23, 2019
Recent fires at energy storage facilities raised lithium ion battery storage safety concerns impacting future regulation.
Are You Testing your Reactive Chemistry for Emergency Relief System Design?
Jul 12, 2019
There are many elements in an emergency relief system design, but a key feature is adiabatic reaction calorimetry testing.
Are You Managing Your Hazardous Materials Risk?
Jul 8, 2019
The task of documenting and verifying the hazardous material inventory can be a daunting task for your design team.
Are Hot Particles Common Culprits of Wildland Fires?
Jul 2, 2019
Hot metal particles are increasingly being blamed as possible ignition sources for wildland fires.
U.S. Nuclear Security and Risk Mitigation
May 25, 2019
Review the challenges faced by the U.S. nuclear industry after 9/11 and the Fukushima accident and the path forward.
CONSTRUCTION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE BUILDINGS + CONTROL AREAS
May 21, 2019
If hazardous materials are part of your project, it is critical to know how they will affect many aspects of construction.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM BASICS: HOW THEY WORK AND THE FOUR MAIN PURPOSES OF FIRE DETECTION
May 10, 2019
Most people have experienced a fire alarm system in action, but rarely do they think about how a fire alarm system works.
How to prevent your sprinkler system from freezing
Apr 19, 2019
How to prevent a sprinkler system from freezing? Identify/correct installation and design defects to avoid costly repairs.
Security Market Leader Hillard Heintze Joins Our Team
Apr 18, 2019
Jensen Hughes, a global leader in safety, announced today its acquisition of Hillard Heintze.
EMERGENCY PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS: FIRE ALARM PA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS + MAINTENANCE
Apr 16, 2019
Public address systems are effective but have strict regulations. Understanding them can save you time, effort and money.