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Mar 6, 2026

The 2027 NFPA 30 second draft introduces major updates, including performance-based hazardous area classification, new ignitable liquid drainage floor assemblies, clarified explosion control triggers, and aligned emergency planning.

Mar 4, 2026

Explore key questions on evacuation planning, staff training, fire drills, smoke containment and emergency coordination to strengthen resident protection and response.

Mar 4, 2026

Fire drills are essential for healthcare safety, yet often cited as deficient in surveys. Learn how scheduling, documentation, varied scenarios, and staff education can ensure compliance and improve real-world emergency readiness.

Feb 25, 2026

Learn how dielectric fluids improve heat transfer, limit thermal runaway risk and support high-power performance—plus the costs, safety considerations and challenges of adoption.

Feb 23, 2026

Nightclubs present unique fire risks due to high occupancy, low lighting and crowd behaviour. Explore a layered fire safety approach to support timely evacuation and risk reduction.

Jan 30, 2026

Learn how gaps between compliance and real-world practice, owner pressures, material choices, and enforcement challenges must be addressed to prevent future tragedies.

Jan 16, 2026

A fatal New Year’s Eve nightclub fire in Crans-Montana highlights a recurring global pattern. Explore how ignition sources, low ceilings, smoke spread, human behavior, and regulatory gaps continue to drive deadly nightclub fire disasters.

Jan 14, 2026

Large-Scale Fire Testing (LSFT) is now required for BESS under NFPA 855 and CSA C800. Learn how full-scale testing improves safety, supports compliance, and reduces fire risk in real-world energy storage installations.

Dec 15, 2025

Learn how dust explosibility testing, particle size, moisture content and proper test conditions impact explosion risk—and how accurate data supports effective mitigation and safer industrial operations.

Nov 18, 2025

WorkSafeBC's new regulations on combustible dust hazards in B.C. aim to enhance safety standards. Jensen Hughes can help you achieve compliance.

Nov 10, 2025

Transporting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) introduces unique fire and safety risks. Learn how proper packaging, monitoring, and planning can prevent thermal runaway and improve safety for lithium-ion BESS in transit.

Oct 16, 2025

Selecting the right Small Modular Reactor (SMR) requires aligning technology with business goals. Learn how a structured, criteria-based approach helps organizations evaluate SMR designs and make informed, future-ready energy decisions.