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?

Boston – Employees may be more likely to participate in workplace wellness programs if employers offer financial incentives, according to a new study from Harvard Medical School’s Department of Population Medicine.

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

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.

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.

Fire alarm industry experts weigh in on the latest in fire alarm control panel tech, selection, maintenance and installation — and code updates affecting all of the above.

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.

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.

Many are intrigued with some of the changes that have been introduced and adopted toward consistent services through the COVID-19 pandemic — everything from changes to business logistics to actually augmenting UL standards to accommodate work-from-home (WFH) staffing.

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 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.

The purpose of the SAFETY Act is to ensure that the threat of liability does not deter potential manufacturers or sellers of effective anti-terrorism technologies from developing and commercializing technologies that could save lives.

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

Dahua Technology has received the Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15048) EAL 3+ certificate, along with ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27701 for Privacy Information Management System, and CSA STAR certifications. 

As energy costs continue to rise, consumers are becoming more and more interested in ways to reduce and monitor their energy consumption. This trend presents an enormous opportunity for technology professionals who are already working in the home.

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

Aloha Friday is a single-layer, arc level/HRC 2-rated long-sleeve Hawaiian shirt.

This Heavyweight Pullover FR Sweatshirt is available in navy and gray, and in zip-front and crew neck styles.

The Versa Long Sleeve Henley (J06MT) is constructed with lightweight, 100 percent FR cotton. High-stress areas such as side seams and shoulders are cover-stitched in contrasting thread for extra durability and a touch of style.

Tingley recently added four new styles to its T-shirt offerings.

The Women’s Versa V-Neck Long Sleeve Shirt combines arc-flash and flash-fire protection with comfort, fit and style. Constructed from a 6.8-ounce flame-resistant cotton and spandex blend, the shirt provides flexibility and a wide range of motion while wicking away moisture.

The FrogWear brand short-sleeve shirt with front pocket is constructed with high-performance stretch, self-wicking, birdseye, bamboo/polyester material.

The Kishigo JS161 Mock Neck Zip Up Sweatshirt was designed with high-quality, heavyweight material featuring black rib knit cuffing at the wrists and a comfortable mock fleece collar to keep the cold out.

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

With more smart phones in use than PCs today, they are especially vulnerable to hackers, especially through QR codes.

Dave Engebretson explains feature sets made possible with the integration of Keri Systems’ Borealis cloud solution and Geokey.  

Ah, yes. An exciting time in Chicago 2022. I had two terrible experiences this past summer which I would like my faithful readers to know about, and take heed.

The PeakFit Disposable N95 Particulate Respirator is exceptionally comfortable for workers required to wear respiratory protection.

3M has launched a line of organic vapor respirator cartridges with 3M Service Life Indicator technology.

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.

The Dust Collection Cart meets all engineering and control methods outlined in the OSHA Table 1 requirements for crystalline silica exposure.

AirGuard is a next-generation portable breathing air system that meets NFPA and OSHA Grade D breathing air requirements.

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.

Kansas City, MO – The baby boomer generation now comprises a large portion of the U.S. workforce, and this aging workforce will become a driving factor in increased employee injury costs in the next two decades, according to a new report from risk management company Lockton.

Portland, OR — Older workers feel more stress than their younger colleagues when employers don’t provide the support and resources necessary for employees to do their jobs well, results of a recent study from Portland State University suggest.

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.

Hartford, CT — Employers need to pay close attention to new and aging employees to help prevent workplace injuries, according to a report from insurance provider The Travelers Cos.

Learn how manufacturers and other vendors can provide value to your business beyond that of hardware and services. 

Security dealers can create video content that represents the brand, creates brand recognition and generates interest in mere seconds.  

Here's how fine-tuning your LinkedIn company page can help you network and prospect for quality sales leads, and much more.

Here are actionable tips and strategies for crafting compelling copy that attracts and converts clients in the ever-competitive security industry.

Private radio operations can be valuable for maintaining communications during cell network outages or in times when overburdened with too much traffic.

Wholesale monitoring executives discuss trends, technologies and services that dominant today’s monitoring ecosystem and where independent security dealers can find success. 

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.

Boulder, CO – Researchers are calling on Colorado to require reporting of all fires and explosions in the state’s oil and gas industry, after an analysis showed an incident rate significantly lower than that of neighboring Utah, where reporting is mandatory.

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.

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.

Washington — Officials from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement met June 21 to discuss a BSEE-sponsored report that outlines strategies for enhancing bolting technology in offshore oil and gas operations, a press release from the agency states.