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Fortinet Survey: 70% of Firms Report Employee Security Gaps

As malicious actors use AI to increase the volume and velocity of their attacks, leaders believe these threats will be harder for their employees to spot, according to the Fortinet survey.




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Simpro Group Acquires BigChange to Enhance Global Field Service Management Solutions

Simpro Group’s acquisition of BigChange enhances its field service management capabilities, offering comprehensive solutions for diverse customer needs globally.




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Eyewash tempering blankets

Complementary tempering blankets are now available for the Haws Model 7603 15-
gallon, air-pressurized, keg-style eyewash.




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Emergency station

The Safety Station is a multipurpose drench shower, eye/facewash and safety supply storage cabinet all in one.




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Key Takeaways From Top Systems Integrators Report

Recently I had the pleasure of returning in person to one of my favorite conferences, PSA TEC. Consisting of owners and members of the largest integrator consortium in the world, it is a great place to really hear what is on the minds of systems integrators.




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From Dog Days to Smart Days: Embracing Home Tech

The “dog days” of summer. Did you know — I didn’t until I looked it up — that the term dog days refers to astrology, specifically the time period during which a bright star rises and sets with the sun?




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Kidde Engineered Systems Rebrands as Kidde Commercial

Kidde Commercial will unveil its new branding and holistic commercial fire solution capabilities during ISC West, taking place in Las Vegas, March 28-31.




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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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Ajax FireProtect 2 Receives BSI Kitemark Certification

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.




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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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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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Engaging employees in training

What is the best way to achieve a higher level of employee engagement in our safety and health training sessions?




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Enhancing employee training

How can we enhance employee EHS training and increase learning?




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Set up employees for online learning success

What should employers and environmental, health and safety professionals consider when choosing virtual training for workers?




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SafetySkills Empower: Outcome-based EHS management

SafetySkills Empower can help you create an intuitive, functional and effective safety training program.




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E-Learning: A Game Changer for Employees & Businesses

A new white paper contains valuable insights from J. J. Keller’s experts, as well as interactive elements to let you see firsthand how e-learning can transform your training program for the better.




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Beware of Management Company Contracts

This Month’s Article will deviate somewhat from our normal review of current litigation cases: as a fairly new entity has arisen in the security industry: the Management Company.




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Biden Signs Law Requiring Federal Prisons to Fix Security Camera Systems

The Prison Camera Reform Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to evaluate and enhance security camera, radio and public address systems at its 122 facilities.




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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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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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Open Standards: The Key to Robust, Flexible & Future-Ready Security Systems

In recent years, open standards have been instrumental in helping manufacturers innovate, reduce costs and improve quality in a highly competitive international marketplace.




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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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Home Energy Management: It’s All About The Platform

For consumers, the market for home energy management technology and products has, all at once, become highly frenzied yet tremendously exciting. From sleek, standalone ‘smart thermostats’ to solutions tightly integrated with the security system to new broadband-based home energy offerings from large cable and telco providers, consumers must not only decide which tool fits with their particular lifestyle, but which underlying platform offers the most stability and value.




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Expand Your Offerings: Technology Meets Energy Management

Technology has come a long way from the early days of home automation 25+ years ago. Back then people were no different than they are today; eager to go with a new idea that will save money.




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The Connected Home and Energy Management

At Alarm.com, we have more than 1 million homes signed on to our Connected Home platform, giving us plenty of insight about the power of connecting all the home’s critical devices together through a single technology platform.




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‘Embedding sun safety’: Guide aimed at protecting outdoor workers

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.




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Hi-vis vest with modular light system

This hi-vis safety vest features adjustable high-output Gen 3 LED modular lights that eliminate the need for workers to aim headlamps.




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YourSix Cloud Service Provides Important Protection for IP Camera Systems

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




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Camera Placement, Focus & Resolution Critical to Facial

We have all seen the explosive growth of surveillance video installation and usage. The next step is to provide high-resolution cameras with proper mounting height to enable accurate facial recognition now or in the future.




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Turing Brings AI Power and Analysis to CCTV Systems

As technology marches on, we are reaching some interesting inflection points. I have found that there are many devices and software programs that appear to be smarter than me, which is quite disconcerting. (Ever see “Terminator 2”?)




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Ductless filtration system

The Vent-Box Ductless Filtration System is designed to protect laboratory personnel from chemical vapors found inside stand-alone chemical safety cabinets.




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SCBA system for recharging cylinders

The G1 SCBA Remote-Mounted Quick-Fill System is the only front-mounted NIOSH-approved and NFPA-compliant system for recharging cylinders.




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Airborne particulate control system

The Controlled Containment System is engineered to safely contain and control airborne particulate from sampling procedures. Drums or equipment can be easily rolled into the enclosure through the strip curtain entrance.




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Respiratory system

The Power Air Respiratory System e3000 is specially designed for operator protection during high-grit grinding and polishing operations.




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Filtration system

The CleanAire Filtration Module is engineered to prevent infection in labs, hospital rooms, waiting rooms, offices and more. Particles as small 0.3 microns, including respiratory droplets, are collected with a 99.99% efficiency.




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Particulate system

The PN 9907-G Series EZ AIR Flex Grinding Air Shield SAR is a complete particulate system intended for industrial grinding applications for which combined respiratory, eye and face protection is required.




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ACOEM, NIOSH urge employers to focus on health of aging workforce

Elk Grove Village, IL – To help the aging workforce remain productive, employers need to establish a “culture of health” in the workplace, according to a new article from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and NIOSH.




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Study links physical stress on the job to cognitive decline, memory loss later in life

Fort Collins, CO — Physically demanding work may lead to poor memory and faster aging of the brain among older adults, results of a recent study led by researchers from Colorado State University show.




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Focus on individual workers rather than generational stereotypes, management experts say

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.




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Why the Security Industry Should Care About Reputation Management

The Marketing Madmen provide guidance on the importance of online review management.




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Tips to Ensure Your Email Campaigns Thrive Amidst Change

David Morgan shares a huge change that will impact email marketing, along with some valuable tips to help you ensure your campaigns are not banned. Don’t miss this short but value-packed video and resource guide!




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How to Create Memorable Moments for Your Customers

You might think that marketing ends once you land the customer. You’d be wrong. Marketing involves much more than glossy ads and compelling social media.




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Video Systems vs Monitoring-Ready Systems: Changing the Mindset

AVS-01 standardizes a classification metric for unauthorized human activity detected by alarm systems, helping law enforcement allocate resources and response prioritization. 




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Mastering Remote Video: Insights From Dealers on the Frontlines

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.




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Remote Video Monitoring: Execs Dish Strategic Approaches

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.




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Unlocking the Potential of Remote Video Monitoring

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.




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Transforming Security With Remote Video & Offshore Support

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.




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CSB issues alert to oil and chemical facilities about safe restarting post-Hurricane Harvey

Washington – Responding to ongoing damage in the Gulf Coast region caused by Hurricane Harvey, the Chemical Safety Board has issued a safety alert warning oil and chemical facility workers to follow special precautions when restarting in the wake of the storm.




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CSB withdraws recommendations stemming from Deepwater Horizon investigation

Washington – Contending that it lacks proper regulatory authority, the Chemical Safety Board on Nov. 14 voted to withdraw its recommendations issued to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement after its investigation into the April 2010 explosion and fire that killed 11 workers on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.




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BSEE expands inspection program with risk-based system

New Orleans — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has introduced a risk-based inspection program intended to improve safety for offshore oil and gas workers.