Overview The following manual outlines recommendations and best practices to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 across work locations in heavy industries such as manufacturing while simultaneously preserving the health and safety of workers, vendors, customers and other individuals. The strategies and approaches detailed in this manual would have to be adapted to the […]
A high school in a Colorado school district was closed last week as a precautionary measure in response to what seems like a deadly outbreak of norovirus. A middle school in the adjoining area followed suit after a few days. By November 14, the entire school district that attends to more than 20,000 students had […]
In the world of disaster recovery, accidents caused by chemicals are a story we have come across many times before. A massive explosion at a manufacturing facility – in this case, a chemical plant at Yancheng – claimed the lives of 64 people while more than 640 people suffered severe injuries. The damage to the […]
Global warming and climatic change are forcing weather experts to concoct new terms. The latest addition in this list is what is known as a ‘bomb cyclone’ that unleashed 97 mph wind gusts in Colorado Springs, bringing in its wake blizzards and even a flood threat – an unlikely occurrence, given the city’s climate. So […]
One of the most challenging tasks of an evacuation plan is to ensure that all employees manage to leave the facility safely. It is easier said than done, especially if there are a large number of employees to be evacuated. It is imperative that safety drills are conducted at regular intervals. For bigger organizations, a […]