The online valuation calculator, enabled by AI, is said to simplify the process for business owners looking to sell home security and alarm accounts.

How can I keep my workers protected in hot weather?

How significant are the differences in cost between preventing and treating heat-related illnesses?

The IQuity Anti-Fog Coating outlasts and outperforms mainstream hydrophobic coatings.

The Ultim8 is a combination spectacle and goggle designed to prevent debris from entering the eye by completely sealing the orbital area.

BK-Anti-FOG and BK-Anti-FOG+ lens coatings are designed to offer wearers better, longer-lasting fog-free protection. BK-Anti-FOG provides a fog-free view under even the most demanding conditions.

Even if you wear prescription lenses, the new PLATINUM eyewear coating technology can repel nature’s elements from blurring your vision – for optimal acuity in any work situation.

Komet polarized safety glasses are designed specifically for outdoor use. They feature a black wraparound frame that provides a close fit to the face, and lenses that protect against glare and 99.99% of UVA and UVB rays.

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

In a memo sent Oct. 11 to regional administrators and state designees, the agency outlines examples of acceptable drug testing, and states that incentive programs that withhold prizes because of an injury are compliant “as long as the employer has implemented precautions to ensure that employees feel free to report an injury or illness.”

Led by a majority investment from Abry Partners, the new platform combines Assurant Fire Protection, Complete Fire Pump Service and Xtreme Fire Protection. 

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

We examine the impact of emerging technologies, the resilience of these systems, and the crucial partnership between manufacturers, security integrators and monitoring stations in ensuring public safety during critical events.

Fire alarm industry experts weigh in on the latest in fire alarm control panel tech, selection, maintenance and installation — and code updates affecting all of the above.

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.

The solution chooses the carrier with the best signal strength and data quality in the area, automatically selecting it as the primary network

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.

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 teach complex concepts, such as center of mass and physics, that are required to instruct operators on the use of heavy equipment?

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

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

How do you decide which training software is right for your team? Here are factors to consider in making this important investment.

SafetySkills Empower can help you create an intuitive, functional and effective safety training program.

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

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

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

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.

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.

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program has authorized Genetec as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) .

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.

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.

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).

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.

A guide to the latest NFPA code updates for security dealers and integrators.

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

The System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) Type 1 report highlights Axis Communication’s efforts to protect customer and partner data with robust cloud security measures.

There are a variety of ways for an alarm company to spread its green footprint. One of the most commonly discussed and easily considered areas of going green is the reduction of the use of paper.

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.

At Alarm.com, we have more than 1 million homes signed on to our Connected Home platform, giving us plenty of insight about the power of connecting all the home’s critical devices together through a single technology platform.

V06/V16 Series Vented Coveralls provide exceptional fit and function with mesh venting incorporated across the back shoulders and underneath the arms to aid circulation.

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

The FrogWear Premium Self- Extinguishing Coverall with Hood is designed for workers who need a secondary protective layer over their primary flame-resistant garments.

This disposable, nonwoven coverall is designed for workers who need protection against light splashes. The 50-gram SMS material, reinforced triangle crotch and serged seams provide wearers with extra protection. The coverall features elastic ankles, waist and wrists as well as a zipper closure with a storm flap.

The Bizflame 88/12 Iona FR coverall protects wearers against radiant and convective heat while providing guaranteed flame resistance with 100 washes. The garment’s action back offers extra freedom of movement.

Workers can beat the heat with the StaCool Vest Core Body Cooling System, available in luminescent safety colors – yellow, orange or green.

The RADNOR disposable coverall features PosiWear BA: Breathable Advantage – proprietary technology that protects against dry particulates and liquid sprays without sacrificing breathability.

AS IP USAGE CONTINUES TO GROW in our industry, a new type of cable is being made available for installation use.

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

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

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