Wildfires
Wildfire Trends and Impact According to the National Interagency Fire Center (1), the number of wildfires and acres burned in the United States has increased significantly in recent years....
Greener Goals, Hotter Risks: Navigating Fire Risks in the Pursuit of ESG Objectives
The push towards improving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores has become a significant trend in the commercial property sector. However, this drive towards sustainability and ethical...
Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Technology
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When we think about alternative energy sources or clean energy, what typically comes to mind is Wind and Solar, and rightly so. According to the Global...
Property Loss Control in the Power Generation Industry - Operation of AC and DC Lube Oil Pumps for Turbine Systems
In power generation occupancies, the arrangement, operation, and emergency planning procedures associated with the AC and DC lube oil pumps are key areas of focus as they relate to property loss...
Evolving Fire Safety Recommendations for Electric Vehicles (EVs), EV Charging Stations and Parking Garages
The rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has revolutionized the automotive industry, bringing with it the need for comprehensive safety standards. In response to this transformation, several important...
4 Critical Loss Lessons from Large Warehouse Fires
With the increase in large catastrophic, sprinklered warehouse fires in the last several years, one must wonder if any loss lessons have resulted in better practice. Since the 1982 K-Mart fire,...
Spray Dryers
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes What are spray dryers? Spray drying is a method of rapidly drying a liquid mixture or slurry into a dry powder using a hot gas. Spray dryers are often used in...
Ammonium Nitrate
On August 4, 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon accidentally exploded, killing more than 200 people, injuring over 6,000 and causing miles worth of...
Tire Manufacturing
Tire manufacturing is a complex process, but can be broken down into three main processes: tire preparation, tire production and tire building. Preparation includes fabric cord manufacturing, bead...
Protection of Aircraft Hangars
Aircraft maintenance crews primarily use hangars for either assembly or servicing tasks. In this article, we will just focus on maintenance (or servicing) hangars. The hazards of maintenance...
Managing Property Risks at Casinos
Nearly everyone has some experience in a casino. Whether you are a high roller playing your favorite table game, playing the penny slots, or just driving down Las Vegas Boulevard as a tourist,...
Fire and Property Loss Prevention in the Telecommunications Industry
The telecommunications industry evolved over the past 20 years from electromechanical to digital to server-based switching systems. Similarly, the telephone company's central office equipment has...