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ESA Welcomes Kevin Stone as New Chairman of the Board

Kevin Stone, COO of Doyle Security Systems, succeeds John Loud as ESA Chairman, bringing his extensive industry experience to further advance the association and its mission.




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FAST Welcomes Allied Universal's Jim Lantrip to Board of Directors

Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services brings more than three decades of experience to the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) board of directors.




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PPVAR Welcomes Everon’s Tammy Cozby to Board of Directors

Cozby, vice president of commercial monitoring at Everon, will serve on the PPVAR board as vice president for the alarm industry.




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Axon Completes Deal to Acquire Dedrone

Axon said the transaction will enable it to advance drone as first responder programs and safeguard against unauthorized threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems.




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Boon Edam Celebrates 150 Years of Commitment, Care and Innovation

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is thrilled to celebrate its 150th anniversary at ISC West 2023, taking this time to reflect on the past while showcasing its plans for the future. ISC West attendees are invited to join in the celebration by visiting Booth #10053 at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 for complimentary champagne and treats and brief celebratory remarks.




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CPI Security Commits $1M to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Initiatives

CPI Security has already sent over 75 employees who have volunteered over 1,000 hours for hurricane relief efforts.




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Combo eye protection

The Ultim8 is a combination spectacle and goggle designed to prevent debris from entering the eye by completely sealing the orbital area.




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The Complex Maze of Business Circumstances

Have you ever been to one of those corn mazes that pop up every October?




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Commercial Fire Services Platform Better Protection Formed

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




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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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Telguard & Hochiki Release 5G Communicator

Because the Hochiki FireNET Comm 5G is a version of the Telguard TG-7FS universal communicator, dealers can still choose to connect it to the panel’s DACT port, if required.




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Telguard Releases Fire Alarm Communicator Compatible With AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile

The solution chooses the carrier with the best signal strength and data quality in the area, automatically selecting it as the primary network




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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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How to Select the Right Training Software for Your Company

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




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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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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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TMA Names Committee Co-Chairs for New Active Threat Standard

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.




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Genetec Becomes an Authorized CVE Numbering Authority

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program has authorized Genetec as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) .




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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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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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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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Working With Composite Cables for Ethernet & PoE

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




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Welcome to the Jungle & Our Vital Industry

In this blast from the past, Dave Engebretson revisits a column from November 2014. 




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Aging workforce a ‘safety tsunami’ for workers’ comp: report

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.




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Show compassion, provide stability, share hope: Total Worker Health experts talk return-to-work planning

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.




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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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9 SEO Content Writing Tips to Outrank Competitors

These SEO-friendly content writing tips can help security industry professionals enhance their online visibility, attract more visitors and outperform their competition.




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Curiosity, Communication & Commitment Drive TMA 2022 Central Station Manager Award Finalists

Q&A with TMA Central Station Manager of the Year Runners-Up




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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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CSB issues recommendations after Louisiana refinery fire investigation

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board released a set of recommendations Sept. 18 after its investigation into last year’s ExxonMobil refinery fire, which severely burned four workers in Baton Rouge, LA.




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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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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 panel reviews report, recommendations on offshore bolting safety

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.




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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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Safe commuting

Whether you work in a factory or an office building, many workers have one thing in common: Getting to and from work involves driving a vehicle. Following these basic safe driving tips from OSHA can help protect workers during what is often the most dangerous part of their workday – the commute.




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Don’t become a roadway statistic

About 100 people die every day on roadways due to preventable motor vehicle crashes.




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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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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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Offshore helicopter crashes prompt NTSB safety recommendations

Washington – In response to a pair of helicopter crashes near offshore oil platforms, the National Transportation Safety Board has published several safety recommendations aimed at preventing similar incidents.




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BSEE seeks comment on helicopter safety on fixed offshore facilities

Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is requesting public feedback until Nov. 24 on how to improve helicopter-related safety on fixed offshore facilities for oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf.




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BSEE extends comment period on proposal for fixed offshore facilities

Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has extended the comment period on a proposal that is intended to improve aviation safety on and around fixed offshore facilities.




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NTSB makes recommendations for preventing lithium battery fires on cargo planes

Washington – In an effort to prevent overheating, fires and explosions on cargo planes, officials from the National Transportation Safety Board have issued a pair of safety recommendations regarding the bulk shipment of lithium batteries.




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Commercial airline pilots are flying depressed, study finds

Boston – More than 1 out of 8 commercial airline pilots meet the criteria for clinical depression, and a small percentage have suicidal thoughts, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.




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National Academies urges FAA to ease approach to commercial drone safety regs

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration should relax its “overly conservative” safety rules for commercial drone use to boost continued progress and integration, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine concludes.




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Airport ground worker safety the focus of House subcommittee hearing

Washington — A closer look at the safety and health of airline ground workers is long overdue, Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) said during a Jan. 15 oversight hearing recently convened by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee.




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Airline worker safety: FAA, house subcommittee put spotlight on passenger violence

Washington — Although the rate of reported passenger violence on commercial airlines has decreased since the beginning of the year, it’s still too high, the Federal Aviation Administration says.




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Legislators push to bar unruly passengers from commercial flights

Washington — People who’ve been convicted of assaulting airline employees would be prohibited from boarding commercial aircraft, under bipartisan legislation introduced April 6 in the House and Senate.




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Committee on lithium battery air transport safety to meet in November

Washington — The Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee has scheduled a public meeting for Nov. 2.