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Select an industry below to explore our latest projects, case studies, insights and thought leadership on the global challenges, trends and policies affecting today's organizations – from regulatory changes to innovative strategies for safety, security, risk-based science, and engineering

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Healthcare Surge Capacity Training Gathering

RIPPLE EFFECTS OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTHCARE + HOSPITALS

Much has been written on the effects of the pandemic on healthcare workers and workplace violence is a growing concern too

Project Profiles
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Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) — Shaft 5 Building Improvements

The purpose of this project was to upgrade the existing outdated structure built in the 1940s and included mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) improvements.

Blogs + Whitepapers
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Hazard Vulnerability Analysis & Assessment In Healthcare: Addressing Three HVA Risk Categories

We explore different risk categories that organizations should address in their hazard vulnerability analysis processes.

Articles
Medicine specialists standing together in hospital corridor talking while having a break at work

CMS Ending COVID-19 Emergency Blanket Waivers for Fire/Life Safety ITM In Various Facilities

On April 7, 2022, CMS published a memo announcing they will be sunsetting COVID-19 emergency declaration blanket waivers

Blogs + Whitepapers
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Managing the Risks of Workplace Violence: Prevention Works

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 4,764 workplace fatalities in 2020, lowest number since 2013

Blogs + Whitepapers
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We look back at the impact of the Notre-Dame Cathedral fire incident and the lessons learned about fire protection

Today marks the three-year anniversary of the Notre-Dame Cathedral fire. We look back at the impact and the lessons learned

Blogs + Whitepapers
Determined craftsman is working in carpentry workshop. He is examining paper.

PROPER ACTIVE SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN: PROTECTING FANS AND DUCTWORK FOR PRESSURIZATION SYSTEMS

When it comes to improving building safety, smoke control systems are employed less frequently than other fire + life systems

Articles
Automatic Fire Sprinkler in red water pipe System

Larry Rietz Published in Consulting Specifying Engineer

NFPA 72 continues to provide challenges and solutions to fire protection engineers.

Project Profiles
Football soccer ball on grass field on stadium.

STADIUM 974 (FORMERLY RAS ABU ABOUD STADIUM)

Qatari firm HBK Contracting Company, required support in constructing the stadium in a compliant manner.

Blogs + Whitepapers
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FIRE WALLS VS. FIRE BARRIER: KEY DIFFERENCES IN FIRE-RATED WALL ASSEMBLIES

Fire-resistance rated construction is a crucial component in safeguarding building occupants and their property from damage.

Blogs + Whitepapers
Aerial view of mine tailings from the Bagdad Mine, an open pit copper mine in Bagdad, Arizona, USA.

WHY TAILINGS DAMS COLLAPSE + PROPER SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Tailings dams remain complex structures to design, construct, operate and maintain within the ever-changing mining industry.

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