All fire risk articles
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NewsGuidelines for safe transport of Lithium-ion batteries introduced
Guidelines seek to prevent fire and other risks, ensuring a safer supply chain in the future
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Study exposes ‘blind spots’ in risk preparations at sports stadiums
Research paper from China finds “stampede accident” and “fire or explosion” are dominant causes of severity loss
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Battery fires in shipping a significant safety issue
All parties in the supply chain must understand and mitigate risks of transporting lithium-ion batteries - AGCS
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Calls for solar industry to mitigate fire risk
In Australia, the number of solar fires attended by firefighters rose six-fold between 2018 and 2020
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Fire/explosion and nat cats remain top drivers of claim severity
Contingent BI claims spike due to broken supply chains, cyber claims remain elevated and inflation will add to claims severity, finds AGCS
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Bangladesh depot blast caused by mislabelled chemicals
ILO calls for improved safety campaigns targeting transport, logistics and emergency-service providers
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“No room for complacency” in shipping industry
Crew and port congestion challenges and the war in Ukraine are among the challenging headwinds - AGCS
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Container fires shine spotlight on lithium battery risks
Ecommerce platforms have facilitated trade in potentially lethal products, warns TT Club
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Complex energy claims dropped during 2020-2021
Losses such as the Beirut explosion in 2020 and Winter Storm Uri were not included in the analysis
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Allianz Risk Barometer: Cyber and BI top concerns
Cyber ranks top Asia Pacific risk for the third consecutive year
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CROSS urges attention to risk management
Engineers must consider risk management at a “fundamental level” following structural collapses and tragic building fires
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Minimising the risk of thermal runaway in renewable batteries
With modern applications of lithium-ion batteries relatively new, we’re just beginning to understand the implications of thermal runaway
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Fire risk at battery energy storage systems
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are essential for low carbon economies… but fires are hampering growth potential
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Lack of clarity over wind turbine fires
While wind turbine fires are relatively rare, when one does occur, it often results in the total destruction of the asset
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Warehouse risks in an age of e-commerce
How a surge in demand for warehouse storage may leave firms exposed to facilities which rely on sub-standard levels of risk protection
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Is cladding ever safe to use?
When fire strikes in buildings using foam plastic materials, the results can be catastrophic and tragic
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Growth of electric cars brings host of new risks
More complex and costly repairs; new fire and cyber threats and potential recalls are among the new exposures - AGCS
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Energy sector loss severity is growing
Global energy firms need to address the changing risks of older refineries and petrochemical plants - Marsh
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Restart facilities with care - AGCS
20% to 30% of AGCS fire claims are related to the condition of electrical equipment and installations
