Start your ISC West Day 3 off right by joining the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) for a complimentary keynote event featuring special guest speaker Crystal Washington today from 10-11 am in the Venetian Ballrooms Main Stage. 

The WorkSight line of eyewear products features vibrant colors and finishes that also double as a safety line with its ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated frames and removable side shields.

The Ultim8 is a combination spectacle and goggle designed to prevent debris from entering the eye by completely sealing the orbital area.

Silverton safety eyewear provides two options for dust protection. A temples-only version offers the comfort and convenience of safety glasses.

Maverick Eye Protection, the first eyewear created for the KleenGuard Brand, is designed with human-centric engineering that enables rather than inhibits – allowing for maximum productivity and safety.

Spectrum eyewear is designed with N-FOG anti-fog lens protection that permanently bonds to the lens and will not wear or wash off.

Eyesaline personal eyewash bottles allow workers to receive instant treatment before moving to main eyewash equipment or while being transported for additional medical care.

The sporty, anti-fog Grasshopper (BKDST-1010N) model features a soft EVA foam dust filter with built-in air channels that fill the gap between the glasses and the face, keeping dust out.

The SWIFT industrial collection includes safety glasses and over-the-glasses goggles. Both feature the PLATINUM Lite anti-scratch and anti-fog coating.

The Honeywell UVEX Avatar PLUS family of safety eyewear features a contoured shape to help keep dust away from workers’ faces.

Tumwater, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries recently released tips for safely working outdoors in hot weather.

The video surveillance market grew significantly from 2020 to 2021

The security industry has had to be resilient to withstand the supply chain crisis.

Philadelphia – Financial incentives are ineffective at encouraging obese workers to lose weight, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania.

In a memo sent Oct. 11 to regional administrators and state designees, the agency outlines examples of acceptable drug testing, and states that incentive programs that withhold prizes because of an injury are compliant “as long as the employer has implemented precautions to ensure that employees feel free to report an injury or illness.”

Advances like digitization, IoT, AI and mobile devices put mass notification directly into users’ hands, speeding up response times in emergency situations.

Led by a majority investment from Abry Partners, the new platform combines Assurant Fire Protection, Complete Fire Pump Service and Xtreme Fire Protection. 

When it comes to gunshot detection, no two technologies are alike. What most have in common, however, is their effortless fit within a security integrator’s life-safety product portfolio and business model.

SDM spoke with industry experts about gunshot and gun detection solutions and the opportunities those solutions offer to security dealers and integrators.

Apart from making FireProtect 2 a fully certified solution in residential fire alarm systems, the BSI Kitemark certification imposes additional requirements such as bi-annual factory production control inspections, quality control standards, and more.

How do I keep the “10 feet tall and bulletproof” mentality from compromising my safety training?

The Biden administration’s new Energy Star-like labels are intended to make it easier for consumers to purchase secure IoT gear and help ward off cyberattacks.

Toronto — Involving sun-exposed workers in daily job planning and decision-making about personal protective equipment can aid the implementation of a workplace sun safety program, researchers say.

The Elements Lightning Jacket, made from DragonWear’s proprietary, inherent tri-blend FR fabric in high-visibility orange, features durable IronShield FR fabric to repel wind, rain and sleet.

MicroMax VP Coveralls are specifically designed for protection against bloodborne pathogens and viral exposures.

The Mid-Weight “Peak” Series features the industry’s only waffle-cut design and inherent, dual-certified (Cat 2), moisture-wicking technology that dries quicker than other fabrics.

The Iron Eagle line of safety apparel has been expanded.

The ProFlex 7941 Hi-Vis Cut-Resistant Protective Arm Sleeve offers Cut Level 4 protection with a breathable, moisture-wicking material.

These A2 and A3 cut-resistant sleeves are designed with Kevlar, a synthetic, lightweight and heat-resistant fiber that’s incredibly strong, delivering a high-tensile strength-to-weight ratio. It’s also inherently flame resistant, so its fibers won’t melt, drip or support combustion.

The co-branded Magid FR by CarbonX FR clothing line – which includes 6-ounce pants and shirt, a 7.7-ounce shirt and a balaclava – offers flame-resistant base layer protection.

The expanded SAFEGEAR PPE line of high-visibility apparel features reflective tape that meets Canadian Standards Association Z96-22 requirements.

Help prevent arm lacerations with this line of ANSI/EN388-rated Cut Level 5 and Cut Level 3 protective sleeves. Providing a comfortable fit and all-day protection, the sleeves feature a silicone printed bicep band to prevent sliding, reduce sagging and limit material bunching.

New fabric options are available in the Westex lines of high-visibility and flame-resistant clothing. The Polartec FR Collection of high-visibility clothing now offers a Power Dry option, which provides moisture-wicking action and high breathability.

As computer and network technology continues to burrow into the devices we depend on for daily connectivity, there is a clear and present danger for all connected devices

Smart home devices and QR codes can inadvertently unlock vulnerabilities

Built off the Z-Link platform, the RPB T-Link is a cost-effective replacement/disposable hood option.

The AireHaven 1000 is a personal motorized air purification mask with a built-in two-speed fan and three-stage filter that provides a continuous flow of fresh, filtered air and removes harmful particulates, carcinogens, dust, smoke and other dangerous pollutants.

Atlanta – Productive aging is about minimizing losses and maximizing growth. That was the message from James Grosch, NIOSH Center for Productive Aging and Work co-director and research psychologist, during a Sept. 27 webinar, “Productive Aging and Work: Theory, Health Data & Practical Solutions” – part of the NIOSH Total Worker Health webinar series.

Washington — L. Casey Chosewood pointed out the obvious reality every worker faces. “All of us are aging,” the director of the Office for Total Worker Health at NIOSH said during the agency’s June 10 webinar on the future of work and the implications for aging workers.

Washington — The director of NIOSH’s Office for Total Worker Health says employers should think about the physical and mental health needs of their employees returning to the job amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington — Instead of relying on generational labels such as “millennial” and “baby boomer” to help inform workforce management decisions – including those related to safety and communication – employers and managers should focus on workers’ individual situations and needs, concludes a recently published report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Let’s face it, brochures and spec sheets can be dry. Webinars, however, offer a dynamic platform to showcase the true power of your security solutions.

SIAC’s efforts in building relationships with law enforcement agencies nationwide has included conducting more than 1,000 seminars. 

Installing security contractors share guidance and wisdom — hard earned and battle proven — to help pave the way for other industry brethren excel in the exciting realm of remote video monitoring.

Subject matter experts from the central station and automation software marketplace address some of the best approaches that security dealers and integrators can follow to up their remote video monitoring game.

Remote video monitoring is not a new concept. And while its application has remained for the most part limited and narrow in scope for years, its trajectory is on the cusp of spiking.

Remote video monitoring is advocated as a critical solution for addressing labor shortages and enhancing operational efficiency within the security industry, highlighting its evolution and economic advantages over traditional security guarding methods.

Washington — Effective process safety management can help prevent hazards and incidents related to process unit startups and shutdowns, according to a new “Safety Digest” from the Chemical Safety Board.