Washington – A new OSHA directive outlines procedures for the agency’s new process in assisting early resolution of whistleblower disputes.

Washington – Although OSHA has improved its Whistleblower Protection Programs in recent years, the Department of Labor Office of the Inspector General had concluded that the agency could do more to strengthen protection.

Washington – Five years after issuing an interim rule, OSHA has published a final rule regarding how to handle retaliation complaints from railroad workers and public transit workers who engage in whistleblower activities.

Washington – OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee is set for the next two years following Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez’s renewal of the group’s charter.

Washington – A new final rule from OSHA is aimed at improving protections for seamen who inform the government about violations of maritime safety laws or regulations.

Albany, NY — Legislation signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Oct. 28 expands whistleblower protections for the state’s private-sector employees.

Washington — OSHA will host a public meeting to hear comments and suggestions on issues related to the agency’s Whistleblower Protection Program.

Washington — The adequacy of OSHA’s future pandemic planning and the effectiveness of the agency’s National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 may be evaluated this fiscal year by the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General.

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for May 15 to hear stakeholder input on how it can improve its outreach and training efforts for its Whistleblower Protection Program.

BriefCam, the leader in innovative AI-driven video analytics solutions, is showcasing version 2023 M1 of its comprehensive video analytics platform at ISC West.

At Booth #14025, Hanwha Vison is highlighting the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diverse surveillance and business operations at ISC West 2024.

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. 

Receiving the highest ranking of five out of five stars, the publication evaluated the company’s official programs for veterans, reviews and information from social media platforms.

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.

The online valuation calculator, enabled by AI, is said to simplify the process for business owners looking to sell home security and alarm accounts.

Should an individual in an indoor work setting use the same preventive measures for heat stress as someone working in an outdoor setting?

Even if you wear prescription lenses, the new PLATINUM eyewear coating technology can repel nature’s elements from blurring your vision – for optimal acuity in any work situation.

The NESS+ Small line of safety glasses is designed to fit smaller, narrower faces and meet the growing demand for safety apparel for women. The glasses feature anti-scratch and anti-fog coatings and have the benefit of added comfort thanks to co-injected temples.

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

Security dealers and integrators look back at 2022 and forward to expectations for 2023

Security Industry Trends

I don't know about anyone else, but it seems to me the world is moving faster than ever before — especially when it comes to technology.

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

The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) will also serve in an advisory service capacity for five additional grants with multiple federal agencies, including NASA.

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.

The convergence of technology and an aging population seems to make personal emergency response systems (PERS) a perfect fit for integrators to grow RMR. But use cases go far beyond the elderly.

The group of partnering manufacturers and central stations include NAPCO, Resideo, Telguard, Emergency24 and Rapid Response Monitoring.

The Foundation Series is a complete, off-the-shelf fire detection solution featuring addressable and non-addressable models, and a full range of Autocall devices.

Manufacturers and end users of valves are growing more interested in fire-safe testing, which is encouraging the adoption of fire testing systems, according to a report by Fact.MR.

911inform announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially designated its innovative emergency management platform as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act.

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?

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

How do you decide which training software is right for your team? Here are factors to consider in making this important investment.

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.

TMA-ATN-01 will develop an efficient means for monitoring centers to provide responding authorities with information that assists with an efficient and safe response to active threat incidents.

The TMA-ATN-01 standard will develop an efficient means for the monitoring center to provide responding authorities with information that assists with an efficient and safe response.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

ONVIF working groups are subsets of the ONVIF Technical Committee and Technical Services Committee, and any ONVIF member company at the full or contributing membership level is encouraged to participate in this work. 

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.

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

Dovetail Workwear’s StayBlack CORDURA denim is engineered with cotton; INVISTA T420HT nylon 6,6; and cellulose fibers for four times the abrasion resistance of traditional cotton denim.

The RAF-540-GX Hi-Vis Safety Vest is ANSI Class 2-compliant and has an X-back.

AS IP USAGE CONTINUES TO GROW in our industry, a new type of cable is being made available for installation use.

The tools you need, and how to properly handle fiber optic and network cables.

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

Dave Engebretson explains the benefits of online security training when in-person instruction is not possible.