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.

The ANSI-approved standard aligns with the enterprise security risk management (ESRM) approach, serving as a tool to safeguard cannabis organizations and their assets by taking a holistic perspective.

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

As a manufacturer headquartered in an island nation, Panasonic is keenly aware of the burden that is placed on the environment and the responsibility that every individual and corporation must assume in stewarding its health and preservation.

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

This Heavyweight Pullover FR Sweatshirt is available in navy and gray, and in zip-front and crew neck styles.

The VolCore line of flame-resistant workwear helps protect workers from short-term thermal hazards, including arc flash and flash fire.

The Targo FR Foul Weather Bomber and Bib features breathable, waterproof, windproof, 7-ounce, two-layer GORE-TEX PYRAD.

The RPB36 Series line of high-visibility workwear features a weatherproof ripstop lining that is Teflon-treated for additional durability.

Ballyclare ProTec arc-protection, flame-retardant garments offer protection against electrical arc flashes, static discharges, welding sparks, molten metal and more.

For snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain on and off the jobsite, DEWALT offers battery-powered heated gear.

This line of maternity workwear includes cargo pants and a long-sleeve button up. The pants feature soft and expandable over-the-tummy support – including a flexible tummy band – and offer slash front pockets, cargo-style pockets, a hammer loop, reflective tape and a partially elasticized waist.

The Kishigo JS161 Mock Neck Zip Up Sweatshirt was designed with high-quality, heavyweight material featuring black rib knit cuffing at the wrists and a comfortable mock fleece collar to keep the cold out.

At a recent fiber optic technician training class, I heard some interesting stories about using existing pre-installed fiber optic links for various types of data communication.

When criminals gain access to your personally identifiable information, they can do serious damage to your career, reputation, credit history — and worse.

One of the realities of living in rural Michigan is that AC power outages happen — and you best be prepared for the potential consequences. 

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

AirGuard is a next-generation portable breathing air system that meets NFPA and OSHA Grade D breathing air requirements.

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.

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.

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.

Houston — For older workers, the right job fit can benefit overall health and well-being, while a poor fit is more likely to push them into retirement, according to researchers from Rice University and Colorado State University.

Washington — L. Casey Chosewood pointed out the obvious reality every worker faces. “All of us are aging,” the director of the Office for Total Worker Health at NIOSH said during the agency’s June 10 webinar on the future of work and the implications for aging workers.

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.

Silver Spring, MD — Recognizing the importance of older workers in the construction industry, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training has developed a series of resources for them.

Bethesda, MD — Better physical mobility can lead not only to longer working years but also to higher income, results of a recent study led by National Institutes of Health researchers show.

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

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

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

It is important to consider marketing opportunities that address new needs in a new climate. Stay open to new marketing opportunities and the security industry will continue to stand strong.  

The Marketing Madmen provide guidance on building a positive online brand image. 

Here's how fine-tuning your LinkedIn company page can help you network and prospect for quality sales leads, and much more.

Landing pages convert more traffic because they are focused on one goal or call to action by providing information about a specific offer or item.

Employ industry best practices, encompassing the strategic use of exact match keywords and the creation of an extensive list of negative keywords for phrase matches.

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.

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

AVS-01 standardizes a classification metric for unauthorized human activity detected by alarm systems, helping law enforcement allocate resources and response prioritization. 

Wholesale monitoring executives discuss trends, technologies and services that dominant today’s monitoring ecosystem and where independent security dealers can find success. 

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

Installing security contractors share guidance and wisdom — hard earned and battle proven — to help pave the way for other industry brethren excel in the exciting realm of remote video monitoring.

Top central station executives illuminate the art of recruiting, onboarding and retaining exceptional talent. Plus, they share their views on remote work policies.

SDM spoke with the 2023 TMA Monitoring Center Manager of the Year. Ayala is the director of operations at Rapid Response Monitoring Services.

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board has released a video on last year’s ExxonMobil refinery fire, which severely burned four workers in Baton Rouge, LA.

New Orleans — A new approach that allows Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement inspectors to access electronic records onshore will increase their physical inspection time at more than 2,200 offshore oil and gas facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, the agency recently announced.

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.”

Edmonton, Alberta — Contract workers who fly in and out of oil sands may experience higher levels of work-related stress and more mental health issues, according to a recent report led by researchers from the University of Alberta.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners working near oil and gas wells to remain aware that “an inadvertent intersection with one of these wells” could be hazardous.

How can leading indicators and analytics be used to mitigate risk and reduce employee injuries and illnesses?

Keep these tips in mind to stay safe when driving.

Every year, motor vehicle crashes cost employers $60 billion in medical care, legal expenses, property damage and lost productivity, according to a white paper from OSHA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety.