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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018.

Toronto — Involving sun-exposed workers in daily job planning and decision-making about personal protective equipment can aid the implementation of a workplace sun safety program, researchers say.

Ideal for working on or around battery storage systems, this insulating rubber apron is a good choice for technicians who have to reach over energized conductors to perform standard maintenance.

The Elements Lightning Jacket, made from DragonWear’s proprietary, inherent tri-blend FR fabric in high-visibility orange, features durable IronShield FR fabric to repel wind, rain and sleet.

MicroMax VP Coveralls are specifically designed for protection against bloodborne pathogens and viral exposures.

The Mid-Weight “Peak” Series features the industry’s only waffle-cut design and inherent, dual-certified (Cat 2), moisture-wicking technology that dries quicker than other fabrics.

The Iron Eagle line of safety apparel has been expanded.

The ProFlex 7941 Hi-Vis Cut-Resistant Protective Arm Sleeve offers Cut Level 4 protection with a breathable, moisture-wicking material.

These A2 and A3 cut-resistant sleeves are designed with Kevlar, a synthetic, lightweight and heat-resistant fiber that’s incredibly strong, delivering a high-tensile strength-to-weight ratio. It’s also inherently flame resistant, so its fibers won’t melt, drip or support combustion.

The Tough Duck down-filled safety parka is waterproof, breathable, windproof and washable. A 300D ripstop polyester shell surrounds an 80/20 down- and feather-filled inner liner, complete with an integrated snow skirt, hidden storm cuffs and a detachable insulated hood.

Help prevent arm lacerations with this line of ANSI/EN388-rated Cut Level 5 and Cut Level 3 protective sleeves. Providing a comfortable fit and all-day protection, the sleeves feature a silicone printed bicep band to prevent sliding, reduce sagging and limit material bunching.

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

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

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

This PID pre-filter tube is for selective determination of benzene in air containing a mixture of volatile organic compounds (e.g., toluene, xylene, ethyl benzene, octane, etc.).

Built off the Z-Link platform, the RPB T-Link is a cost-effective replacement/disposable hood option.

A NIOSH-approved low-profile HEPA filter for CleanSpace2 respirators now is available.

These two NIOSH-approved respirators are a light, compact solution for health care workers.

The SALUS HC is a high-performing powered air-purifying respirator designed to protect health care workers from exposure to particulates and biological aerosols. Its compact and ergonomic shoulder-mounted carriage conforms to all body types to provide uninhibited range of movement.

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.

The Marketing Madmen explain difference between in-market and out of market prospects and how to reach them.

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

Security dealers and integrators can employ a simple proactive approach to their marketing strategy to head off potential negative effects of recessionary conditions. 

Your potential security customers need a rational and relational foundation before connecting with your brand. And there’s a powerful and predictable way to do that.

Explore how zero-listen podcasts can transform your security business’s marketing strategy by focusing on content value, thought leadership and strategic repurposing to drive brand awareness and lead generation.

Also known as Video Monitoring-as-a-Service (VMaaS) or remote guarding, the idea is to deter criminals via voice-down. Maybe video can even replace a traditional alarm system.

 Presence detection is the ability to identify or locate the existence of people in a specific area or physical space.

For security dealers, partnering with a wholesale central station means they do not have to operate their business in isolation. 

Subject matter experts from the central station and automation software marketplace address some of the best approaches that security dealers and integrators can follow to up their remote video monitoring game.

The Monitoring Association aims to establish standardized guidelines essential for enhancing reliability, reducing false alarms and optimizing response times in the rapidly evolving field of video monitoring.

Sacramento, CA – The California Department of Industrial Relations and the California Environmental Protection Agency have approved final regulations intended to improve hazard prevention and management at the state’s 15 oil refineries.

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a proposed rule intended to “reduce certain unnecessary regulatory burdens” that exist under the Production Systems Safety Rule “while correcting errors and clarifying current requirements,” according to a notice published in the Dec. 29 Federal Register.

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a stop-work order for a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine study reviewing BSEE’s offshore oil and gas operations inspection program, the National Academies announced Dec. 21.

New Orleans — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has introduced a risk-based inspection program intended to improve safety for offshore oil and gas workers.

Washington — Effective process safety management can help prevent hazards and incidents related to process unit startups and shutdowns, according to a new “Safety Digest” from the Chemical Safety Board.

Port Fourchon, LA — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s rollback of certain provisions of a rule intended to prevent a repeat of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig disaster will maintain safety and environmental protections, the agency claims, as advocacy groups announce their intention to fight the move.

Washington — Via its Gulf Research Program, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine has awarded eight grants totaling nearly $7.3 million to projects aimed at enhancing safety culture in the offshore oil and gas industry.

Washington — Approximately 18,000 miles of decommissioned oil and gas pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico pose safety and environmental risks, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a proposed rule that would codify existing agency practice concerning the review and approval of projects proposing to use “new or unusual technology.”