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Compliance vs. Reality – Closing the Safety Gap
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.
The Crans-Montana Fire: History Repeating Itself
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.
Powering Confidence: Large-Scale Fire Testing for Battery Energy Storage Systems
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.
Why Dust Explosibility Testing is Critical for Safety + Compliance
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.
Get Ready for British Columbia’s New Combustible Dust Regulation
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.
On the Move: Hazards + Safety Lessons From Battery Energy Storage System Transport Incidents
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.
Selecting the Right SMR Design for Strategic Success
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.
Power Transformers are the Workhorse of the Electric Grid
Sep 29, 2025
Power transformers are vital yet high-risk assets in substations. Learn how fire risk assessments and tailored protection strategies help prevent failures, safeguard reliability, and ensure safe, resilient energy delivery.
Partnering for Compliance + Safety: U.S. Fire Protection Support for Chinese Battery Manufacturers
Sep 4, 2025
Ensure Chinese BESS systems meet global safety codes. Jensen Hughes provides PE support, fire testing & compliance expertise for international success.
The Critical Difference Between Emergency Planning and Emergency Response Software – And Why Specialization Matters
Aug 27, 2025
Emergency planning and response require different tools. Learn why specialized planning software like SMARTPLAN™ delivers compliance, efficiency, and readiness beyond generic emergency management platforms.
Structural Mass Timber
Aug 11, 2025
Understanding the Gap Between Design Standards, Regulatory Requirements and Real-Life Fire Scenarios in Relation to Fire Performance
What Does Qmax Mean in the Context of BS EN 12845?
Aug 6, 2025
Explore how Qmax, the maximum water flow rate in BS EN 12845, plays a key role in sprinkler system design. Learn how it impacts hydraulic calculations, fire pump selection, tank sizing, and compliance for effective fire protection.