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Beyond Alerts: The Latest Trends in Emergency Communications

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.




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2024 TMA Excellence Award Winners Shine

Recognizing central stations and monitoring professionals for their pivotal role and exceptional contributions to advancing the life safety mission.




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Kidde Launches EXCELLENCE Serise

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.




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Enlivening emergency education programs

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?




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Teachable concepts for heavy equipment operators

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?




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Chemical regulation compliance at multiple locations

Our company has multiple locations. What can we do to make sure our compliance with chemical safety regulations is consistent across the organization?




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Enhancing employee training

How can we enhance employee EHS training and increase learning?




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System Surveyor Announces SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance Achievement

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.




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ONVIF Announces Draft Add-on for Secure Communications

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.




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Uncle Sam Wants to Standardize Cyber Requirements for Federal Contractors

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).




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Hikvision Firearm Dealer Solution Facilitates Compliance With New California Surveillance Mandate

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.




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ASIS Standard Sets New Benchmark for Cannabis Security Measures

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.




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Z-Wave Alliance Announces Support & Compliance for U.S. Cyber Trust Mark

Z-Wave said certification is paramount when it comes to the future of connected IoT devices.




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ONVIF Announces 30,000+ Products Meet Interoperability Requirements

This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018.




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BLOG: Do You Know the 5 Hidden Ways to Go Green With Video Surveillance?

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.




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Turning the Surveillance Industry Green For Earth Day

As members of the security industry, there are many little things we can do to help lighten our footprint and become more eco-friendly.




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Enhanced visibility pink safety vest

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.




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Trail Cameras for Outdoor Surveillance in a Hurry

How you can provide fast, affordable outdoor camera options for your customers




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How does physical mobility affect working years and income?

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.




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Decisions, Decisions: What’s at Stake in Selecting a Marketing Agency

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.




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Simple Ways to Boost Your Influence on Linkedin

LinkedIn can provide an effective way to bypass gatekeepers and connect with your prospects directly.




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Top Strategies That Drive Webinar Attendance in the Physical Security Industry

Successfully driving webinar attendance in the physical security sector involves a multifaceted approach.




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Why You Can Consider Presence Detection a Disruptor

 Presence detection is the ability to identify or locate the existence of people in a specific area or physical space.




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How to Achieve Independence From Telecommunications Carriers

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.





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Why TMA-AVS-01 Enhances Public Safety & Security Collaboration

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.




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CSB releases new video on Louisiana refinery fire, includes safety recommendations

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.




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BSEE to increase inspection time through ‘smarter, safer strategy’

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.




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Rollback of offshore drilling regulations prompts concerns about safety of workers, environment

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.




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BSEE launches text notification system for offshore oil and gas workers

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.




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Offshore safety agency says text notification system has more than 7,000 subscribers

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.




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Inspection findings spur offshore safety agency recommendations on dropped-object hazards

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.




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Offshore safety agency seeks to refine approval process for uses of ‘new or unusual technology’

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.”




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BSEE issues alert on hydraulic torque wrench operations

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.




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FACEValue: EMT killed in ambulance crash

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




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Struck-by incidents in the construction industry: Know the risks

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.




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Stay safe around emergency vehicles

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?




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FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban Sparks Legal Challenge, Economic Concerns

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.




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Zenitel Announces Full Member Position With ONVIF

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.




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Survey: Parents Want to Mandate Camera Sharing for K-12 Emergencies

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.  




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Paxton Launches Tech Tour at ADI Locations Across the U.S.

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.




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i-PRO Establishes Pioneering AI Governance Framework and Ethics Committee

With the rapid spread of AI products and services, i-PRO said there has been a worldwide demand for companies to utilize AI responsibly.




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Security Industry Confidence Surges as Optimism Grows, SIA Survey Reveals

The latest survey was conducted before the Federal Reserve announced that it would reduce interest rates by a half-point.




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Seattle Adopts Verified Alarm Response, Raising Alarm Industry & Public Safety Concerns

Seattle alarm companies were given just two weeks' notice that, starting October 1, the police department will no longer respond to unverified intrusion alarms.





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VerkadaOne 2024: Empowering Integrators With AI-Enhanced Cloud Solutions

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.




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Cargo pilots should be included in rest regulations, association says

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.




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NTSB: Drug use among general aviation pilots increasing

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.




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FAA confirms date for air ambulance rule

Washington – A final rule regarding safety regulations for helicopter air ambulances will go into effect April 22, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced.




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FAA revises guidance for safely taxiing, towing aircraft

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has published new guidance aimed at keeping airport workers safe as airplanes are taxied and towed.




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Pilots association calls for action on safety as drone sales predicted to increase

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.




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UN agency bans lithium batteries as cargo on passenger planes

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.