Protecting an industrial plant doesn’t depend exclusively on the passive and active systems installed – real safety starts with prevention carried out by conscientious people every day. Yes, technology is vital, but it’s the human factor, through anticipation and...
Mapfre Global Risks held a new edition of its Fire Defense Competitions on May 8, which saw a record number of companies and participants take part. In total, 16 companies and 72 professionals participated in this biennial event, which also brought together senior...
Passive fire protection systems, mandatory by law and present in all buildings, are integrated fire protection solutions that resist and limit the spread of fire and smoke. Concept, context and problems When we think about fire protection, we usually imagine...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining more and more ground in industry, consolidating its role as an essential tool in the management and optimization of production processes. Its application in planning, the efficient use of resources, corrective and preventive...
Mapfre Global Risks recently held its popular firefighting competition in Latin America for the first time, in Chile, with the 10 participating fire brigades meeting at the National Firefighter Academy, where four tough tests were conducted that culminated in three...
A risk engineer has to review many aspects during a risk inspection visit. Elements such as location, construction type, distances between units, tanks, buildings etc., facilities maintenance, physical safety, and the fire protection measures in place at the plant....
The transition toward a cleaner energy model is an increasingly urgent need and is progressing rapidly. Solar and wind are no longer a promise for the future, but fundamental pillars of the electricity system in a growing number of countries. However, behind this...
As a metropolis that’s home to nearly six million inhabitants and the administrative heart of Turkey, Ankara concentrates a large part of the country's political management. Its rapid urban development and exposure to climate change mean it’s constantly dealing with a...
Geopolitics, digitalization, and climate change are transforming how ports and logistics corridors are managed, in a new scenario where resilience has become a key criterion and insurance takes on a strategic role. In a global context characterized more than anything...