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7 Common Risks DJs Face and How to Avoid Them

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    • Industrial control engineers
    • Defense contractors
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    • Crypto exchanges
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    •  Heavy equipment integrators

     

    Not available if you manage or control systems involving:

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    • Fire suppression or explosives
    • Hazardous materials
    • Radiation or pharmaceuticals
    • Water supply or waste management
    • Energy, fuel, mining, construction
    • Environmental systems
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    • National defense
    • Homeland security
    • Law enforcement
    • Weapons
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    • Surveillance
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    • If more than 25% of your revenue comes from:
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      • Military or defense operations
    • If more than 50% of your revenue comes from:
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    • Maintenance
    • Physical service work



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    • GPS systems
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    • Flammable or electrical products
    • Food-related services

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