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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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Insights & Sounds: Fire Alarm Signaling Devices

Fire alarm signaling devices are integral to the health and safety of a building and its occupants. Experts weigh in on the latest trends, codes and products.




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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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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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Fire Testing Market Forecast to Be Valued at $13B by 2032

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.




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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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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 911inform for Anti-Terrorism Capabilities

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.




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Nearly All U.S. Households Have Smoke Alarms, But CO Alarm Awareness Lags

Although 90 percent of households surveyed by the CPSC viewed smoke alarms as “extremely necessary,” only 66 percent felt the same about CO alarms.





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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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Education and training

When it comes to training employees, the ideal learning environment is individualized, one-on-one mentorship. But in the workplace, that kind of training isn’t always practical, efficient or desired. Constraints usually exist – from safety needs that dictate a quick training rollout to all employees, to managing the training needs of a diverse workforce at multiple worksites.




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Online training

How can I use online training to meet occupational requirements for CPR and first aid training?




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Fire safety training

I am responsible for training my company’s employees on fire safety. Should I tailor my training to each job function? If yes, how? For example, should I train a shop floor employee and a receptionist differently?




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Online training

What do I need to know to customize my online training courses?




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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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Retaining education and training knowledge

Our workers seem attentive during training, but afterward they quickly forget what they’ve learned. What steps can I take to improve knowledge retention rates?




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Fire prevention programs: Keeping workers interested

How can I change up my fire prevention program to provide more advanced lessons to veteran employees? Some have seen my presentation year after year.




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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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Introducing safety software

We are introducing new occupational safety software to our employees. How can we ensure it is adopted successfully?




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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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Safety training motivation

How do I keep the “10 feet tall and bulletproof” mentality from compromising my safety training?




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Eliminating workplace hazards through training

How does creating a culture around training and education empower and encourage employees to assess their work areas for hazards, as well as play an active role in eliminating those hazards?




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Measure your safety culture: key metrics

How can we better measure our safety culture?




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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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Training supervisors to be safety conscious

How can I leverage shift supervisors to ensure consistent safety knowledge among frontline workers?




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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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Visual literacy in the workplace

How does incorporating visual literacy with connected worker solutions lead to safer workplaces?




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Safety education vs. safety training

When it comes to safety, what are the big differences between education and training?




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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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Past & Future Changes in Fire Code

Adhering to changes in fire code on a local basis is not a choice —  it’s a “shall,” not a “should.”




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Zenitel Releases Cybersecurity Hardening Guide

Everything online in the industry, from white papers to webinars.




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The 2019 Fire Code Update

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.




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How Well Do You Know International Fire Code?

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.




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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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Navigating Recent Changes to GSA Schedules

Security professionals discuss recent changes to GSA Schedules.




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UL 827A Opens Up Cloud Service Opportunities

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.




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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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TMA-AVS-01 Alarm Validation Standard Obtains ANSI Accreditation

Initiated in 2020, the standard provides a method of creating an alarm scoring or classification metric for unauthorized human activity detected by alarm systems.




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TMA Seeks Participation for Newly Proposed ANSI Standard

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.




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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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2023 Guide to Fire Alarm Detectors & Initiating Devices

A fire alarm system is a crucial part of a building’s overall fire protection and life safety strategy. The main is a crucial part of a building’s overall fire protection and life safety strategy.




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New 'Cyber Trust Mark' Label to Promote Secure Smart Devices

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.




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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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Genetec Receives SAFETY Act Certification Renewal From DHS

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.





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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.