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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
How do Smart Home Devices Turn into Potential Fire Hazards?
Sep 13, 2022
According to a 2022 report from Edison Research and NPR, 21% of Americans 18 and over indicated that they own a smart speaker
The Benefits of Fire Investigation: Less Fire Damage + A Safer Workplace
Sep 13, 2022
Our customer, a material sorting and recycling company, was concerned about recurring fires and their potential dangers.
Preventing Workplace Violence: The Value of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Monitoring + Analysis
Sep 1, 2022
Using tools supported by manual analysis, OSINT teams monitor social platforms, as well as various message boards and blogs.
The Importance of NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations in Healthcare Facilities
Aug 31, 2022
NFPA 241 requirements provide guidance to achieve High-Reliability Organization (HRO) goals to address construction hazards.
Police Civilian Oversight: An Overview of Four Top Models
Aug 30, 2022
If you’re considering police civilian oversight as a strategy, the following are the 4 most common civilian oversight models
Digitalization of Fire Safety: Developing Webtools to Aid the Fire Safety Engineer
Aug 26, 2022
Quality assurance is a key factor in any engineering proj. Lack of quality assurance can lead to engineering mistakes.
Fox in the Hen House? Why Background Checks on Key Personnel Are Vital
Aug 25, 2022
One of the most overlooked security practices among organizations is investigations into those who hold positions of trust
The benefits of fire investigation: less fire damage and a safer workplace
Aug 24, 2022
Our customer, a material sorting and recycling company, was concerned about recurring fires and their potential dangers.
Eleven Tips and Strategies to Improve Police Officer Retention, Recruitment + Hiring
Aug 23, 2022
According to a workforce survey, there was a 18% increase in resignations and a 45% increase in the retirements