Category Archives: Safety & Health

Safety and health benefits related to property and handheld lighting and accessories. Emergency preparedness response considerations and actions.

Electrical Power Generation and Storage, Safety & Health

DOE Battery Projects – Securing Domestic Lithium Independence

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DOE Battery Projects
14
Oct

DOE battery projects involving development of domestic mining, mineral processing, and battery manufacturing is receiving federal government support. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to distribute over $3 billion to fund more than two dozen battery-related projects across 14 states. Accordingly, this investment supports U.S. strategic independence of lithium battery production and includes battery […]

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Safety & Health

Campfire Management. Containment and Fire Control is of the Utmost Importance.

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Campfire management. Group staying warm around a controlled campfire.
13
Sep

Campfire management ensures your hot toasty campfire is an enjoyable experience, especially in the cooler months of spring and fall and for hearty campers, winter. Ensuring your campfire is safely contained and controlled is of utmost importance, especially in locations with dry conditions where a wind driven ember can ignite grass, brush, or forest surroundings. […]

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Recreation, Safety & Health

Paris Sustainable Olympics: Striving for Gold in Carbon Footprint Reduction

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Paris Sustainable Olympics 1
10
Jul

The Paris Sustainable Olympics team aims to cut their overall carbon footprint in half compared to the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games. This goal extends to events not held in Paris; for that matter not held in Europe. In fact, the Olympic surfing events takes place in Tahiti. This remote location creates the challenge […]

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Safety & Health

The Cascadia Subduction Zone: A Major Earthquake Threat

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Cascadia Subduction Zone
19
Jun

Researchers have gained the clearest picture yet of the Cascadia Subduction Zone. A fault off the Pacific NW coast that threatens British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Northern California with powerful earthquakes and tsunamis. The fault stretches from northern Vancouver Island, Canada to Cape Mendocino, California, approximately seven hundred miles in length. Historical Context Scientists have […]

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Safety & Health

2024 Hurricane Season. Experts Predict Higher Number of Storms

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The 2024 Hurricane Season
30
May

Meteorologists predict the 2024 hurricane season will have a greater number of cyclones than usual. The current long range forecast is 14 to 21 named storms, with 7 to 10 becoming hurricanes, and 3 to 5 turning into major hurricanes with a Category 3 or higher ranking. In response, states along the Gulf Coast and […]

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LED Property Lighting, Safety & Health

Streetlight Installation, Past and Present. Safety and Inclusion

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Streetlight installation along a busy road.
24
Apr

In cities and urban areas, streetlight installation is considered essential for illuminating roadways, parking areas, and sidewalks. Traffic engineers understand that streetlighting or area lighting enhances community safety, but its installation has not always been equally applied. The importance of professionally planned streetlight installation that includes distribution, and maintenance extends beyond area illumination. It also […]

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Safety & Health

East Coast Earthquake of 2024. Natural Disaster Alert for the Tri-state Area.

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East coast earthquake. Red pin showing epicenter.
11
Apr

On April 5th, 2024, residents in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and beyond experienced a moderate earthquake. A natural phenomenon that is unusual for the U.S. east coast. Measuring magnitude 4.8 on the Richter scale the widespread shaking fortunately only caused minor damage. Although the physical ramifications were negligible the psychological effect of the ground […]

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Safety & Health

Winter Emergency Preparedness: A Guide to Keeping Safe and Secure

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Winter Emergency Preparedness
07
Dec

Winter is a season of snowflakes, warm clothes and blankets, and the joy of holiday festivities. Winter also brings many safety challenges as well. Challenges that demand a proactive approach to ensure you and your family are winter-ready. Prepare to conquer cold temperatures and freezing conditions with our Winter Emergency Preparedness guide. Tips for a […]

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Safety & Health

Dangerous Coastal Development. Population Growth in Flood-prone Areas.

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Dangerous coastal development leads to increased destruction.
11
Oct

Dangerous coastal development is exacerbated by rising ocean levels related to a warming planet. A disturbing trend in developing countries is the increase in population growth in areas prone to disastrous flooding. According to a United Nations study, the increasing frequency and intensity of storms poses a higher risk of property destruction and loss of […]

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Safety & Health

Renewable Energy and the Societal Benefits of a Global Power Generation Transition

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Renewable energy transition is essential for a sustainable future.
17
May

Renewable Energy Implementation Goes Beyond Power Generation and Global Warming   Power generation around the planet is being converted to renewable energy sources. Electrical energy is a critical element to our daily lives and dependence upon a reliable power grid is increasingly important. There are a variety of ways in which electricity is generated including the […]

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