Archives for December 2009
Business Continuity Hazard Reference Guide – Human Caused Events
Accidental Hazards
Hazardous Material (Chemical, Radiological, Biological) Spill or Release
Hazardous materials exist everywhere in daily life and the workplace. Hazmat spills or releases can cause death and a wide array of injuries and illnesses, some of which can take years to develop. Hazmat accidents can occur during production, storage, transportation, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. [...]
Business Continuity Hazard Reference Guide – Natural Hazards
Geological Hazards
Earthquake
Earthquakes are caused by a sudden movement of the earth’s crust due to shifting plate tectonics or underground volcanic activity. The earth’s surface is made up of many plates or separate pieces. Some of these plates also have fractures in them. When hot volcanic magma builds up, or the plates push slowly against each [...]
An “All Hazards” Approach to Response and Recovery from Disasters
An “all hazards” approach to response and recovery ensures a flexible and organized framework for handling a diverse range of incidents.
Step-by-step, this is a basic outline of of how to approach a disaster situation to ensure continuity of your business and effectively manage the response to a disaster and the recovery of normal business operations. [...]