oni Strategic Hiring in the Monitoring Industry By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Monitoring center executives and managers have a lot to express about the endless work that goes into keeping their call centers staffed with the best talent possible. Full Article
oni Monitoring Center Execs Share Strategies for Building Dynamic Teams By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Top central station executives illuminate the art of recruiting, onboarding and retaining exceptional talent. Plus, they share their views on remote work policies. Full Article
oni 1-on-1 With a Winner: Fiore Ayala, 2023 Monitoring Center Manager of the Year By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SDM spoke with the 2023 TMA Monitoring Center Manager of the Year. Ayala is the director of operations at Rapid Response Monitoring Services. Full Article
oni NTSB warns pilots and airline mechanics about carbon monoxide poisoning By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board has released two safety alerts and a pair of videos cautioning airline pilots and mechanics about the dangers of carbon monoxide emissions. Full Article
oni Preventing cancer among firefighters: Report update spotlights tactics, testimonials By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Greenbelt, MD — Every day for the past several years, Brian McQueen has felt the left side of his neck and wondered if his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma will return. Full Article
oni OSHA releases electronic form for whistleblower complaints By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 01:00:00 -0500 Washington – Workers can now submit whistleblower complaints electronically, OSHA announced Dec. 4. Full Article
oni Nearly half of workers with work-related asthma don’t receive pneumonia shot, study shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Adults with occupational asthma face a higher risk of developing pneumococcal disease, but only 54 percent of them are vaccinated to help ward off an infection, according to a new study from NIOSH. Full Article
oni State of the Market: Security & Monitoring 2018 By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:20:00 -0500 2017 was a good year for the economy — and manufacturers, dealers and integrators definitely felt the positive impact of these trends. Full Article
oni State of the Market: Security & Monitoring 2019 By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Doomsday didn’t happen. For all the concern many security dealers have shown in recent years — particularly about the rapidly changing residential market — all indicators seem to finally point to what was always the hope in the midst of the fear: that all the new entrants, technologies and business models would start to grow the pie for all. Full Article
oni State of the Market: Security, Monitoring & the Smart Home By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Security professionals reveal their thoughts on the security, monitoring and smart home markets. Full Article
oni NIOSH releases silica monitoring software By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH has unveiled a beta version of an online software tool designed to provide post-shift assessments of mine worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Full Article
oni MSHA modifying metal/nonmetal mining regs to include electronic detonators By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is updating its metal and nonmetal mining regulations to incorporate advances in electronic detonators. Full Article
oni MSHA: Final rule on electronic detonators in metal and nonmetal mines now in effect By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s direct final rule concerning advances in electronic detonators in metal and nonmetal mines has gone into effect, the agency announced March 18. Full Article
oni NIOSH finalizes silica monitoring software for miners By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH has finalized the beta version of an online software tool designed to provide post-shift assessments of mine worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Full Article
oni Ascent Capital & Monitronics Talk Security Networks Acquisition By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:29:00 -0400 Ascent Capital Group announced that its primary operating subsidiary, Monitronics International Inc., established a deal to acquire Security Networks for a total transaction price of $507.5 million. Full Article
oni SDM 2018 Dealer of the Year: Bates Security/Sonitrol of Lexington By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Lexington, Ky., is known for a few things: horses, bluegrass, bourbon, a historic downtown area, and — when it comes to security systems — Bates Security/Sonitrol of Lexington. Full Article
oni Positioning lanyards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Grade 43 Chain Positioning Lanyards are ideally suited for positioning or restraint applications when used in conjunction with a full-body harness with side or hip D-rings. Full Article
oni Report: DOD data systems hinder ability to monitor soldiers’ health risks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – U.S. service members deployed to the Middle East may be facing occupational health risks due to a lack of health monitoring and flaws in the Department of Defense’s multiple data storage systems, according to a Government Accountability Office report released June 22. Full Article
oni Electronic logging devices By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:03:00 -0400 A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rule requiring the use of electronic logging devices to track driver hours of service is in effect, but critics remain vocal. Full Article
oni Hazardous noise monitoring By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 A common question we are asked is, “We work a 12-hour shift: Should I use 8 or 12 as the time duration on my noise dosimeter to calculate the time-weighted average?” Understanding how changing the time duration of a noise dosimeter sample affects the results, and how this relates to the noise standard, will help us make the best decision. Full Article
oni Noise-monitoring innovations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:01:00 -0400 What are the latest ways to measure environmental noise? Full Article
oni Using the correct noise monitoring equipment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 When should I use a noise dosimeter instead of a sound level meter? Full Article
oni User Experience, Integration Pace Wholesale Monitoring Trends By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:25:04 -0400 Monitoring centers are focused on improving customer contact and providing tools for ease of use and quicker response. Full Article
oni FieldHub & Affiliated Monitoring Partner to Provide Seamless Integration for Security Systems Dealers By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:15:00 -0400 FieldHub and Affiliated Monitoring's partnership offers a comprehensive solution for managing operations in a single cloud-based platform. Full Article
oni SDM 2017 Security Industry Forecast: Envisioning Change By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:02:00 -0500 If the word “change” isn’t part of your business plan this year, you’d better rethink it. Full Article
oni Viking Electronics Releases 2021 Product Catalog By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Viking Electronics Inc. announced the release of its new 2021 Product Catalog. Full Article
oni Camden Offers Free Latch Monitoring By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The “Editor’s Choice” and more new products and solutions as described by manufacturers. Full Article
oni Viking Electronics Releases 2023 Product Catalog By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Everything online in the industry, from white papers to webinars Full Article
oni Monitoring multiple confined space entries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Can I use one attendant to electronically monitor multiple 1910.146 confined space entries? Full Article
oni Confined space monitoring By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 When it comes to protecting workers in confined spaces, what are some monitoring best practices? Full Article
oni A proactive approach to monitoring COVID-19 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 I’m on my company’s COVID-19 response team, and I’ve been asked to monitor social distancing and contact tracing. How can I take a proactive approach to this so we’re prepared when we have a case onsite? Full Article
oni Cloud-based lone-worker monitoring By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Are monitoring devices cloud connected? In other words, are they sending data in real-time on the location, state and wellness of employees? Full Article
oni Altronix Supplies Uninterrupted Power for Critical Security Systems By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Circ1ATS ensures continuous power delivery, making it ideal for environments where downtime is not an option. Full Article
oni Altronix Powers & Provides Backup for ERCES By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 COMMBATT1 provides power for either 12VDC or 24VDC systems, and accommodates up to two (2) internal 55AH batteries. Full Article
oni Altronix Extends Ethernet Range With Pace By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Altronix offers its line of Pace products that et you locate IP devices beyond the standard Ethernet range. Full Article
oni Altronix Timer Prevents Programming Loss During Power Failures By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Tempo724Q has flash memory, which prevents loss of programming during power failures and can handle up to 420 weekly events with 30 programmable holiday dates. Full Article
oni DOT proposes use of electronic forms for drug and alcohol testing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Department of Transportation is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would allow the use of electronic forms and signatures for drug and alcohol testing. Full Article
oni App for noise monitoring By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 The doseBadge5 Personal Dosimeter now features enhanced wireless technology to allow the instrument to communicate remotely with the doseBadge5 Wand and the dBLink App. Full Article
oni Cloud-Based Energy Monitoring By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 07:05:00 -0500 The heart of the BlueBOLT product line is the cloud monitoring and control software, which receives usage and connectivity information from the various BlueBOLT enabled devices. Full Article
oni Monitoring the Connected Everything By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 07:07:00 -0500 We are in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution — at a point where we have logged more data in the past two years than in the entire history of mankind. Full Article
oni State of the Market: Security, Monitoring & Smart Home By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:05:00 -0400 Evaluating the state of any market is a tricky thing during a pandemic — things are changing daily; new technologies are being explored; the future is unknown; and it’s difficult to look back at the past clearly. Full Article
oni Kwikset Introduces Electronic Access Control Solution for Multifamily Housing By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400 UNITE is particularly suited to various property types, including Class A high-rise urban and Class B garden-style suburban properties, according to the announcement. Full Article
oni Altronix Partners With LiftMaster on Door Control Solutions By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:15:00 -0400 This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up to 16 door systems from a single enclosure. Full Article
oni Eagle Eye Networks Announces Professional Video Monitoring With Immix By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:30:00 -0500 The integration brings the distinct advantages of cloud, including greatly simplified installation, robust end-to-end cybersecurity, centralized management of multiple locations, and AI-filtering to dramatically reduce false-positive activity to the monitoring center or command center professional. Full Article
oni Executive Perspectives on the Latest in Wholesale Monitoring By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 From leveraging advanced technology for enhanced services to combatting false alarms, seven central station leaders shed light on the evolving landscape of wholesale monitoring, where opportunities abound and innovations are redefining the sector’s role in modern security ecosystems. Full Article
oni Rapid Response: First Third-Party Monitoring Center to Receive UL Listing for AVS-01 By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:26:49 -0400 Rapid Response fully deployed AVS-01 on Jan. 15, following two years of preparation and four months of beta testing. Full Article
oni National Monitoring Center Secures Updated TMA Installation Quality Certification By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:30:00 -0400 Being IQ-certified formally recognizes a company’s dedication to saving lives and to reducing false alarms. Full Article
oni Immix Introduces AI-Driven Solution for Monitoring Center AutoPatrol By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400 In the event that an anomaly is detected, the AutoPatrol and video analysis will be raised to a human operator to determine the next action to be taken. Full Article
oni USIS Launches Insight, a Security & A/V Systems Remote Monitoring Solution By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:15:17 -0400 Insight capabilities include real-time alerts, customizable reporting, generative AI support and proactive recommendation features, and seamless access to USIS service desk and onsite service for remedy escalation and resolution. Full Article
oni GardaWorld to Acquire Stealth Monitoring in Bid to Lead AI-Driven Video Security By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:00:20 -0400 Building on the foundation of the company’s ECAMSECURE platform, the acquisition of Stealth Monitoring will establish a global leader in AI-enabled remote video monitoring solutions, according to an announcement. Full Article