Florida Healthcare Facility Cited for Nearly 200 Workplace Violence Incidents in 2022

Florida Healthcare Facility Cited for Nearly 200 Workplace Violence Incidents in 2022

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced “shocking” findings of a workplace safety investigation into a behavioral health and substance disorder facility in Jacksonville, Fla. According to the federal probe, workers at the UHS of Delaware Inc.-Wekiva Springs Center LLC (operating as Wekiva Springs Hospital) were assaulted, confined by patients, and suffered broken bones,…

ESS Presentations at NFPA C&E Address a Wide Range of Issues, Including the Hazards They Present and Tactical Approaches for Mitigation

ESS Presentations at NFPA C&E Address a Wide Range of Issues, Including the Hazards They Present and Tactical Approaches for Mitigation

With the growing prevalence of energy storage systems (ESS), fire departments have responded to an increasing number of associated incidents, presenting new challenges for firefighters. At Responding to Residential ESS Incidents: Tactical Considerations, an educational session on Monday morning at the NFPA Conference & Expo® (C&E), Sean DeCrane, IAFF Health and Safety Operational Services; Adam…

A standards war? A win for consumers? What the Ford and GM Tesla deals mean

A standards war? A win for consumers? What the Ford and GM Tesla deals mean

The news that rocked the electric transportation world earlier this month — General Motors’ deal to give its drivers access to the Tesla Supercharger network — is no doubt a big turning point for EVs in the U.S. It followed an identical deal in May between Ford and Tesla. Together, these pacts could have serious…

What We Learned From… FM NOW: Secure Buildings Summit

Held on June 20th, our FM NOW: Secure Buildings virtual summit covered critical topics for facility security, including system integration, live events, and active shooters. If you missed any of the webinars, here’s a rundown with key takeaways and links to FREE on-demand recordings. Opening Keynote | Design Development Considerations for Security Systems Integration Speaker: Frank Santamorena,…

Leading carbon offset integrity bodies are joining forces — but can they boost market standards?

Leading carbon offset integrity bodies are joining forces — but can they boost market standards?

Two leading international efforts to improve the integrity and accountability of corporate carbon offsetting programs have joined forces, unveiling plans to launch a series of new voluntary carbon market standards throughout 2023. The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) and the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) announced a joint commitment, as they…

Women in STEM session covers broad range of issues, from the impact of climate change and SMART buildings to today’s workplace challenges

Women in STEM session covers broad range of issues, from the impact of climate change and SMART buildings to today’s workplace challenges

For the past several years, NFPA has hosted a Women in STEM session at the NFPA Conference & Expo, highlighting the professional accomplishments, learnings, and successes of women in the world of fire and life safety. With a focus on diversity in the fire protection industry, this year’s Women in STEM event, A Glimpse into…