Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are the two most dangerous heat-related illnesses, according to OSHA.

Security dealers and integrators look back at 2022 and forward to expectations for 2023

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

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a key initiative that can help the security industry with its talent shortage.

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) presented a virtual town hall recently during which Michael Barnes presented an alarm industry update that, for the most part, signaled a rising tide, post pandemic.

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

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

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.

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.

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

In recent years, open standards have been instrumental in helping manufacturers innovate, reduce costs and improve quality in a highly competitive international marketplace.

As energy costs continue to rise, consumers are becoming more and more interested in ways to reduce and monitor their energy consumption. This trend presents an enormous opportunity for technology professionals who are already working in the home.

‘Green’ is more than a word. It is good business. It is a journey. It is also one of three pillars of sustainability. Using the words “green” and “sustainability” is not a case of “You say ‘po-tay-toe,’ I say ‘po-tah-toe.’” Although the two terms are intricately related, they are not interchangeable.

As members of the security industry, there are many little things we can do to help lighten our footprint and become more eco-friendly.

As the chief financial officer at Electric Guard Dog, a company that has been one of the original pioneers in renewable energy for the security industry, I’ve studied our system for the cost/benefit ratio of our investment in solar power in detail.

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

Dave Engebretson shares a new innovation in the intrusion detection and alarm monitoring space. 

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.

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

Treat your existing customers  with the respect they deserve and give them the breaks, discounts, or other goodies you offer or you may well see them head on down the road.  

Here’s an incredibly powerful tester for coax, Category cables and with one additional device and some Norwegian engineering.

The Air-Safe N95 Reusable Respirator with VFF Technology delivers a clean, hygienic facepiece with each replacement.

The MSA G1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus offers integrated and enhanced solutions to exceed users’ needs today as well as years into the future.

The Dust Collection Cart meets all engineering and control methods outlined in the OSHA Table 1 requirements for crystalline silica exposure.

The NIOSH-approved Comfort-Air Nx (industrial) and Comfort-Air NxMD (health care) half-masks are designed without an exhalation valve for workers who change out their disposables often. These reusable masks provide an airtight seal and can be sanitized after heavy use.

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.

Elk Grove Village, IL – To help the aging workforce remain productive, employers need to establish a “culture of health” in the workplace, according to a new article from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and NIOSH.

Washington – The next webinar in NIOSH’s Total Worker Health series will provide an “overview of theory, research data, obstacles and potential solutions for addressing the challenges and opportunities posed by an aging workforce.”

Atlanta – Productive aging is about minimizing losses and maximizing growth. That was the message from James Grosch, NIOSH Center for Productive Aging and Work co-director and research psychologist, during a Sept. 27 webinar, “Productive Aging and Work: Theory, Health Data & Practical Solutions” – part of the NIOSH Total Worker Health webinar series.

Washington — Instead of relying on generational labels such as “millennial” and “baby boomer” to help inform workforce management decisions – including those related to safety and communication – employers and managers should focus on workers’ individual situations and needs, concludes a recently published report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Oulu, Finland — Premature menopause can limit how long women stay in the workforce, results of a recent study by Finnish researchers shows.

As a security industry marketing company, we utilize many digital marketing strategies to get our clients in front of their potential customers

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

The Marketing Madmen provide guidance on the importance of online review management.

The Marketing Madmen discuss the best and worst use cases for ChatGPT and AI.

Learn how to use Google Business Profile to increase your search traffic.

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.

Successfully driving webinar attendance in the physical security sector involves a multifaceted approach.

You might think that marketing ends once you land the customer. You’d be wrong. Marketing involves much more than glossy ads and compelling social media.

Let’s face it, brochures and spec sheets can be dry. Webinars, however, offer a dynamic platform to showcase the true power of your security solutions.

Understanding how to foster genuine relationships and create trust with your clientele can lead to generating organic referrals and transform your business into a referral machine.

Allbound marketing offers a more holistic strategy by blending the instant visibility of outbound marketing with the long-term relationship-building strengths of inbound.

Technology advances, staffing shortages and other influences, are reshaping the traditional guarding and monitoring industries concurrently.

Mark McCall, Chair of the TMA AVS-01 Committee, explains the collaborative effort between the alarm industry and public safety professionals and how the new standard aims to refine alarm notifications and the quality of alarm information.

David Holl speaks to executives from monitoring centers and emergency communication centers about their involvement in the initial pilot programs for the AVS-01 standard.

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.

Washington – OSHA has published a guide intended to help oil refineries comply with the agency’s Process Safety Management Standard (1910.119).

Washington — OSHA has published COVID-19-related guidance intended to help employers in the oil and gas industry reduce exposure among workers, including personnel in the subindustries and those whose tasks “make up the broader oil and gas industrial sector.”

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.”