nc Beyond Alerts: The Latest Trends in Emergency Communications By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 We examine the impact of emerging technologies, the resilience of these systems, and the crucial partnership between manufacturers, security integrators and monitoring stations in ensuring public safety during critical events. Full Article
nc 2024 TMA Excellence Award Winners Shine By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Recognizing central stations and monitoring professionals for their pivotal role and exceptional contributions to advancing the life safety mission. Full Article
nc Kidde Launches EXCELLENCE Serise By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Kidde said the new series will be constantly updated to improve the user experience. The series features pluggable connectors on modules and call points, a quick removable door and quick removable chassis. Full Article
nc Enlivening emergency education programs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 My current fire prevention education program consists of a PowerPoint presentation, and I can tell my workforce is bored. How can I put life back into the program and keep people engaged? Full Article
nc Teachable concepts for heavy equipment operators By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 How can I teach complex concepts, such as center of mass and physics, that are required to instruct operators on the use of heavy equipment? Full Article
nc Chemical regulation compliance at multiple locations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Our company has multiple locations. What can we do to make sure our compliance with chemical safety regulations is consistent across the organization? Full Article
nc Enhancing employee training By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 How can we enhance employee EHS training and increase learning? Full Article
nc System Surveyor Announces SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance Achievement By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 Type 1 audit and examination ensures the personal assets of their potential and existing customers are protected to build trust and confidence. Full Article
nc ONVIF Announces Draft Add-on for Secure Communications By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:15:55 -0400 The TLS Configuration (release candidate) is the first in a new category of add-ons, which are specifications that extend ONVIF conformance to product features that address a specific use case or end-user need. Full Article
nc Uncle Sam Wants to Standardize Cyber Requirements for Federal Contractors By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council has proposed two rules which would require federal contractors to report security incidents and standardize cybersecurity requirements for unclassified Federal Information Systems (FIS). Full Article
nc Hikvision Firearm Dealer Solution Facilitates Compliance With New California Surveillance Mandate By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 From large storage capacity network video recorders (NVRs) with high capacity RAID backup recording to video security cameras with built-in audio, Hikvision technology meets these stringent compliance mandates at competitive price points. Full Article
nc ASIS Standard Sets New Benchmark for Cannabis Security Measures By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:31:37 -0500 The ANSI-approved standard aligns with the enterprise security risk management (ESRM) approach, serving as a tool to safeguard cannabis organizations and their assets by taking a holistic perspective. Full Article
nc Z-Wave Alliance Announces Support & Compliance for U.S. Cyber Trust Mark By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2024 14:30:00 -0400 Z-Wave said certification is paramount when it comes to the future of connected IoT devices. Full Article
nc ONVIF Announces 30,000+ Products Meet Interoperability Requirements By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018. Full Article
nc BLOG: Do You Know the 5 Hidden Ways to Go Green With Video Surveillance? By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0400 Is the physical security industry doing its part to reduce our environmental impact on the world? Being green is all about using fewer raw materials and expending less energy. Full Article
nc Turning the Surveillance Industry Green For Earth Day By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 As members of the security industry, there are many little things we can do to help lighten our footprint and become more eco-friendly. Full Article
nc Enhanced visibility pink safety vest By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The GLO-0066 FrogWear HV Enhanced Visibility Pink Surveyors Safety Vest is made of a breathable mesh material and features silver reflective material for low-light visibility, as well as contrasting black stripes. Full Article
nc Trail Cameras for Outdoor Surveillance in a Hurry By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 How you can provide fast, affordable outdoor camera options for your customers Full Article
nc How does physical mobility affect working years and income? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Bethesda, MD — Better physical mobility can lead not only to longer working years but also to higher income, results of a recent study led by National Institutes of Health researchers show. Full Article
nc Decisions, Decisions: What’s at Stake in Selecting a Marketing Agency By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Regardless of who starts the process, finding the right marketing company is not for the faint of heart, particularly if you are in the physical security industry. Full Article
nc Simple Ways to Boost Your Influence on Linkedin By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:30:00 -0500 LinkedIn can provide an effective way to bypass gatekeepers and connect with your prospects directly. Full Article
nc Top Strategies That Drive Webinar Attendance in the Physical Security Industry By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:45:00 -0500 Successfully driving webinar attendance in the physical security sector involves a multifaceted approach. Full Article
nc Why You Can Consider Presence Detection a Disruptor By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Presence detection is the ability to identify or locate the existence of people in a specific area or physical space. Full Article
nc How to Achieve Independence From Telecommunications Carriers By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lou Fiore discusses how utilizing a mesh network for wireless alarm transmission provides alarm dealers complete control with virtually no reliance on third-party public infrastructure. Full Article
nc Why TMA-AVS-01 Enhances Public Safety & Security Collaboration By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Industry insiders convened at ISC West to discuss AVS-01, a new ANSI-accredited standard aimed at improving alarm validation and enhancing communication between the security sector and public safety agencies. Full Article
nc CSB releases new video on Louisiana refinery fire, includes safety recommendations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Chemical Safety Board has released a video on last year’s ExxonMobil refinery fire, which severely burned four workers in Baton Rouge, LA. Full Article
nc BSEE to increase inspection time through ‘smarter, safer strategy’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 New Orleans — A new approach that allows Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement inspectors to access electronic records onshore will increase their physical inspection time at more than 2,200 offshore oil and gas facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, the agency recently announced. Full Article
nc Rollback of offshore drilling regulations prompts concerns about safety of workers, environment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Port Fourchon, LA — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s rollback of certain provisions of a rule intended to prevent a repeat of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig disaster will maintain safety and environmental protections, the agency claims, as advocacy groups announce their intention to fight the move. Full Article
nc BSEE launches text notification system for offshore oil and gas workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement recently unveiled a free text message alert system that delivers the agency’s safety alerts and bulletins to offshore oil and gas workers on the Outer Continental Shelf. Full Article
nc Offshore safety agency says text notification system has more than 7,000 subscribers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — In the more than 18 months since the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement unveiled its free BSEE!Safe text message alert system, the agency reports it has supplied links to BSEE safety alerts and bulletins covering offshore oil and gas work on the Outer Continental Shelf to over 7,000 subscribers. Full Article
nc Inspection findings spur offshore safety agency recommendations on dropped-object hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 New Orleans — A recent string of Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement performance-based risk inspections uncovered various hazards related to dropped objects on production and well operations, according to a Sept. 14 safety alert outlining the findings. Full Article
nc Offshore safety agency seeks to refine approval process for uses of ‘new or unusual technology’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a proposed rule that would codify existing agency practice concerning the review and approval of projects proposing to use “new or unusual technology.” Full Article
nc BSEE issues alert on hydraulic torque wrench operations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — In response to the death of a drillship worker who lacked formal training on using a hydraulic torque wrench, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a safety alert. Full Article
nc FACEValue: EMT killed in ambulance crash By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A 27-year-old emergency medical technician was killed when the ambulance she was riding in struck an elevated train track support beam. The victim worked for an independent ambu-lance service that had been operating for 45 years Full Article
nc Struck-by incidents in the construction industry: Know the risks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Construction sites are busy and full of potential dangers. One of these dangers is struck-by incidents. In 2013, more than 17,100 construction workers were injured – and 84 workers died – in struck-by incidents, according to the 2016 edition of the chartbook “Injury Facts,” produced by the National Safety Council. Full Article
nc Stay safe around emergency vehicles By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Quick quiz: Your vehicle is in the middle of an intersection when you see and hear an ambulance approaching. What should you do? Stop, or keep driving through? Full Article
nc FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban Sparks Legal Challenge, Economic Concerns By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 12:52:19 -0400 The FTC's new rule has triggered a lawsuit from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, raising concerns about legal costs and economic impact on businesses. Full Article
nc Zenitel Announces Full Member Position With ONVIF By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400 Zenitel said it is excited to participate in the Audio Streaming Profile Working Group that will define an ONVIF profile for the interfaces and communications mechanisms for configuring and integrating audio speakers and intercom devices. Full Article
nc Survey: Parents Want to Mandate Camera Sharing for K-12 Emergencies By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:35:45 -0400 Commissioned by Eagle Eye Networks, the survey found that a federal mandate was preferred by 56 percent of parents, 29 percent wanted a community-level requirement, and 11 percent favored a school district mandate. Full Article
nc Paxton Launches Tech Tour at ADI Locations Across the U.S. By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The Paxton Tech Tour is a free half-day commercial and technical experience that gives security installers and integrators an opportunity to see live product demos and get hands-on with Paxton’s extensive product line. Full Article
nc i-PRO Establishes Pioneering AI Governance Framework and Ethics Committee By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 With the rapid spread of AI products and services, i-PRO said there has been a worldwide demand for companies to utilize AI responsibly. Full Article
nc Security Industry Confidence Surges as Optimism Grows, SIA Survey Reveals By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:26:36 -0400 The latest survey was conducted before the Federal Reserve announced that it would reduce interest rates by a half-point. Full Article
nc Seattle Adopts Verified Alarm Response, Raising Alarm Industry & Public Safety Concerns By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:41:11 -0400 Seattle alarm companies were given just two weeks' notice that, starting October 1, the police department will no longer respond to unverified intrusion alarms. Full Article
nc VerkadaOne 2024: Empowering Integrators With AI-Enhanced Cloud Solutions By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:10:27 -0400 Verkada’s partner event in Denver brought together over 1,600 security professionals to showcase cutting-edge cloud-based solutions, AI-enabled products, plus insights into the evolving role of physical security technologies. Full Article
nc Cargo pilots should be included in rest regulations, association says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Louisville, KY – To mark the one-year anniversary of a plane crash that killed two UPS pilots, the Independent Pilots Association has renewed calls to address fatigue. Full Article
nc NTSB: Drug use among general aviation pilots increasing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The number of pilots involved in fatal crashes who tested positive for potentially impairing drugs has nearly doubled in a 23-year span, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board. Full Article
nc FAA confirms date for air ambulance rule By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – A final rule regarding safety regulations for helicopter air ambulances will go into effect April 22, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced. Full Article
nc FAA revises guidance for safely taxiing, towing aircraft By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has published new guidance aimed at keeping airport workers safe as airplanes are taxied and towed. Full Article
nc Pilots association calls for action on safety as drone sales predicted to increase By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Safety efforts involving unmanned aircraft systems – commonly referred to as drones – must improve to protect airline aircraft, according to the Air Line Pilots Association, International. Full Article
nc UN agency bans lithium batteries as cargo on passenger planes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – The United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization has banned all shipments of lithium-ion batteries as cargo on passenger planes because of possible fire risks. Full Article