Chemical Safety Board Urges Facilities to Prepare for Winter Hazards
With winter and cold weather rapidly approaching, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is re-emphasizing to chemical facilities the importance of being prepared for extreme cold outdoor weather, which includes identifying and implementing best...
EPA Awards Over $735M for Green School Buses, Other Heavy-Duty Vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 70 applicants across 27 states, three Tribal Nations, and one territory have been tentatively selected to receive over $735 million to assist in the purchase of over 2,400 zero-emission vehicles through its...
Lack of leadership is a key challenge to creating a safety cultureÂ
Nearly a quarter of health and safety professionals (23 per cent) say a lack of leadership support is their biggest barrier to embedding a strong safety culture amongst its employees, according to new findings by WorkNest, a leader in employment law, HR, and health...
Saint Vincent Hospital Upgrades Its Security Systems
Case study: The facility upgraded its security systems to comply with the new patient health and safety law, Laura’s Law. Saint Vincent Hospital, a healthcare provider in Central Massachusetts, has enhanced patient and staff safety by upgrading its access control and...
The six habits of highly successful chief risk officers
In just the past few years, a series of unprecedented and fast-moving threats have disrupted organizations. How companies, particularly financial institutions, respond to these complex risks has profound implications. The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on credit...
Fire Breaks Out at Chino Valley Medical Center, Prompting Evacuations
The fire was contained and extinguished without any injuries to occupants or firefighters. A fire broke out at Chino Valley Medical Center in a medical office building near the hospital on Dec. 8 in Chino, California, The Mercury News reports. As a precaution, four...
Fortified Health Security Forms Healthcare Cybersecurity Board
The board convenes representatives from healthcare organizations across the United States. Fortified Health Security (Fortified), a Best in KLAS managed security services provider (MSSP) specializing in healthcare cybersecurity, has announced the formation of the...
Massachusetts General Hospital Receives $100 Million Gift for New Facility
The nearly one million-square-foot tower will offer an array of re-imagined indoor and outdoor areas. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, has received a gift of $100 million from entrepreneur,...
‘Tis the Season to Double Down on Physical Security
The holiday season is in full swing. For many, that means extended periods of time off to spend with family, especially as we approach the end of the year. From college and school campuses, to warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and beyond, facilities may be left...
Survey: Skilled Labor Shortage to Remain Top Concern in 2025
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released its third annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled worker sentiments around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the jobsite. The survey provides a look at what the skilled...