Falls Church, VA – Virginia will become the first state in the nation to codify the Voluntary Protection Programs so that it becomes a permanent fixture of the state's workplace safety program, once recently approved legislation is enacted July 1.

A large number of men at our facility have beards, and I’m concerned that this could create problems with their respiratory protection. Can you provide any advice?

If I can get a worker with facial hair to pass a quantitative fit test using a PortaCount, can I then allow that worker to wear the full facepiece without him needing to shave?

Companies are racing to implement phone-based credentials to increase security and user convenience. In general, that’s a good thing. However, if you’re thinking they’ll finally solve all of your identity security and credential management issues, think again.  

Guardian Alarm announced the launch of the MyGuardianAlarm mobile app, a new technology tool that provides convenience and control for home and small business owners.

TouchTone’s partners face a unique challenge: the phasing-out of legacy copper-wire phone lines, informally known as Plain Old Telephone Service or POTS.

Cambridge, MA — Early screening for psychosocial risk factors may aid in a worker’s recovery from an on-the-job injury, a new white paper from the Workers Compensation Research Institute suggests.

A worker claiming unsafe working conditions sought unemployment benefits after quitting is role as a technician with a fire services company.   

A California rule is used in deciding cases of workplace safety.

A U.S. District Court decision clarifies why the defendants’ conduct was not the legal cause of a plaintiff’s death. 

At issue is a contractual provision whereby an insured waives the right of their insurance carrier to seek redress or seek compensation for losses from a negligent third party.

A court ruled that a security contractor was not liable for a carjacking incident, citing the absence of a special relationship and the unforeseeable nature of the crime.

Washington – Stakeholders are encouraged to comment on a draft guidance document from OSHA intended to help employers develop a whistleblower protection program.

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.

Kansas City, MO – OSHA has launched a pilot program targeted at employers in Region 7 who “engage in egregious behavior and blatant retaliation against workers who report unsafe working conditions and violations of the law.”

Washington — The COVID-19 pandemic understandably occupied much of a May 11 panel discussion that featured three OSHA experts presenting updates of agency activities, as part of the National Safety Council’s Impact Tracks webinar series.

Kansas-based Safety Plus First Aid & Safety helps businesses protect their employees and customers with first-aid kits, AEDs, CPR kits and other safety equipment needed in case of a workplace injury or emergency.

Z-Wave Alliance actively recruits smart home and IoT leaders to join, direct and contribute to the completely member-driven organization on a mission to chart the course of the future of Z-Wave technology and the smart home.

The SDG acquisition will serve to strengthen Guardian Alarm’s footprint in the market, enabling it to serve more households and businesses in the Columbus, Ohio, area. 

DACSIS’s expertise in full fire code protection complements the offerings of Pye-Barker’s nearby commercial alarm and security teams.

Mission 500, a charitable nonprofit organization engaging security professionals to assist families in crisis across the USA, will announce the winners of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Humanitarian Awards at ISC West today, Thursday, March 30. The ceremony will take place at The Bridge Stage – Booth #25063 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Alocity was recognized with the Best New Product honor for its Alocity Access Control Platform product at the 2023 SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, held yesterday at ISC West. The prestigious Judges’ Choice Award was presented to IPVideo Corporation for its Sentry ERS product. Read on for more about this year’s winners.

Physical access to critical resources and sensitive areas such as data centers and storage areas for narcotics or nuclear materials needs to be protected 24/7. In the past, manual process management was sufficient. Today, the access rules are much more complicated.

From the moment the Security Industry Association (SIA) opened the submission process for this year’s SIA New Products & Solutions (NPS) Awards, entries began rolling in, and more than 71 companies submitted their products for consideration. This afternoon, they’ll learn if their hard work paid off when the winners of the 2024 SIA NPS Awards are announced.

IronYun was recognized with the Best New Product honor for its IronYun Vaidio AI Vision Platform 8.0 product at the 2024 SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, held yesterday at ISC West. The prestigious Judges’ Choice Award was presented to Swear for the Swear Authenticity Engine product, submitted in the Software category. 

CIAS Security, a global manufacturer of physical perimeter security systems based in Italy, is celebrating 50 years of perimeter security systems innovation at ISC West at Booth #7064.

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. 

At ISC West, Booth #20045, Brivo has announced the launch of support for Google Wallet mobile credentials to provide frictionless access with the tap of a phone. 

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

Convergint will integrate Alcatraz AI's Rock X facial authentication solution into its security systems, enhancing global enterprise access control with advanced AI technology.

IT’S JANUARY. Happy New Year! I hope you have an ordinary year.

Anyone who attended last month’s ISC West show in Las Vegas probably noticed a few key trends. 

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.

Philadelphia – Financial incentives are ineffective at encouraging obese workers to lose weight, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania.

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.

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

Our company has multiple locations. What can we do to make sure our compliance with chemical safety regulations is consistent across the organization?

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.

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.

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.

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

The Security Industry Association’s (SIA) New Product Showcase (NPS) is the premier awards-based marketing program in the security industry. It has been in existence since 1979. Each year at ISC West, the NPS program recognizes outstanding contributions to the protection of life and property in residential, commercial and institutional settings. Judging panels composed of industry experts select winners in various categories. The most coveted awards are the Judges’ Choice Award and the Best New Product Award.

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

Smart home devices and QR codes can inadvertently unlock vulnerabilities

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.

Dave Engebretson explains the threat posed to traditional residential security dealers by broadband service providers and DIY systems.

Powered by compressed air, PulseAir industrial vacuums/dust extractors use a proprietary button-activated system engineered to clean the vacuum filter without opening the unit.

Offering Black Friday and holiday season shopping deals aren’t just for the retail industry. Security dealers can get in on the action too. 

How the “millennial generation” is changing the way you should market.