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YourSix Cloud Service Provides Important Protection for IP Camera Systems

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




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Turning Smartphones Into Secure Access Devices

Dave Engebretson explains feature sets made possible with the integration of Keri Systems’ Borealis cloud solution and Geokey.  




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One Device, Multiple Uses

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




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The Finesse of Fiber Optic Strippers

Learning the proper way to strip fiber optic cable  will help jobs go more smoothly.




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Self-contained breathing apparatus

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




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Multi-purpose respirator

From welding and grinding to chemical handling, the RPB Z-Link Multi-Purpose Respirator serves the widest spectrum of industries and applications on the market.




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NIOSH Total Worker Health webinar focuses on 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.




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Older workers’ health: Finding the right job fit matters, researchers say

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.




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CPWR releases resources for aging construction workers

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.




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Early menopause can push women out of the workforce: study

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




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How Security Dealers Can Get in on Holiday Shopping Mania

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




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Storytelling in the Security Industry

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




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5 Ways to Make Your Security Business Recession Proof

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




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Why the Security Industry Should Care About Reputation Management

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




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Is ChatGPT & AI the Answer to Security Industry Marketing?

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




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Decisions, Decisions: What’s at Stake in Selecting a Marketing Agency

Regardless of who starts the process, finding the right marketing company is not for the faint of heart, particularly if you are in the physical security industry.




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How to Use Google My Business to Gain More Customers

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




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How to Align With Security Industry Prospects Strategically & Formulaically in 2024

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.




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Top Strategies That Drive Webinar Attendance in the Physical Security Industry

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




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Webinars: The Spotlight You Need to Shine in the Security Industry

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.




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Mastering the Ask: Building a Referral Powerhouse for Your Security Business

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.




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9 SEO Content Writing Tips to Outrank Competitors

These SEO-friendly content writing tips can help security industry professionals enhance their online visibility, attract more visitors and outperform their competition.




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Why Allbound Marketing Is the Security Industry’s Secret Weapon

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




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Video Systems vs Monitoring-Ready Systems: Changing the Mindset

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




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How TMA’s ASAP-to-PSAP Service Is Saving Time & Lives

The service reduces processing time from minutes to seconds, leading to faster responses to emergencies and positive outcomes. 




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Why You Can Consider Presence Detection a Disruptor

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




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How Technology Will Impact AVS-01 & Alarm Response

Artificial intelligence, analytics and other sensing technologies are expected to play a key role in responding to intrusion and other life safety alarm events.




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Why You Can Soon Expect to See the Possibility of ‘Invisible’

Peter Giacalone invokes “invisible” when illustrating future smart home features and benefits that will ride on hardware already deployed in residences.




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Why TMA-AVS-01 Enhances Public Safety & Security Collaboration

Industry insiders convened at ISC West to discuss AVS-01, a new ANSI-accredited standard aimed at improving alarm validation and enhancing communication between the security sector and public safety agencies.




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Transforming Security With Remote Video & Offshore Support

Remote video monitoring is advocated as a critical solution for addressing labor shortages and enhancing operational efficiency within the security industry, highlighting its evolution and economic advantages over traditional security guarding methods.




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New OSHA PSM guide focuses on petroleum refineries

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




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CSB releases new video on Louisiana refinery fire, includes safety recommendations

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.




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BSEE proposes rollback of offshore oil and gas safety rule

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.




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BSEE halts study of offshore oil and gas inspection program

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.




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BSEE expands inspection program with risk-based system

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.




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BSEE to increase inspection time through ‘smarter, safer strategy’

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.




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BSEE panel reviews report, recommendations on offshore bolting safety

Washington — Officials from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement met June 21 to discuss a BSEE-sponsored report that outlines strategies for enhancing bolting technology in offshore oil and gas operations, a press release from the agency states.




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BSEE safety alert addresses hazards in fired vessels

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has found “noticeable gaps” in safety regarding fired vessels on a few offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico that “warrant attention to prevent or mitigate uncontrolled releases of hydrocarbons, toxic substances or other materials,” according to an agency safety alert issued Oct. 2.




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BSEE launches text notification system for offshore oil and gas workers

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement recently unveiled a free text message alert system that delivers the agency’s safety alerts and bulletins to offshore oil and gas workers on the Outer Continental Shelf.




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‘Efficient, timely’: BSEE touts success of text notification system for offshore oil and gas workers

Washington — One year after the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement launched its free BSEE!Safe text message alert system, the agency says more than 6,200 subscribers have received links to BSEE safety alerts and bulletins covering offshore oil and gas work on the Outer Continental Shelf.




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COVID-19 pandemic: OSHA releases guidelines for oil and gas industry

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.”




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BSEE continues to ‘fulfill its mission’ despite challenges of COVID-19 pandemic: DOI OIG

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has “continued to fulfill its mission” during the COVID-19 pandemic by performing safety and environmental inspections for offshore oil and gas operations, the Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General concludes in a report issued Sept. 21.




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Pipelines left in the Gulf of Mexico represent safety, environmental hazards: GAO

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.




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BSEE unveils online dashboard to ‘help mitigate risks and save lives’

Washington — An online dashboard recently introduced by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is intended to improve the safety of offshore oil and gas operations by easing access to safety data.




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Offshore safety agency seeks to refine approval process for uses of ‘new or unusual technology’

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.”




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BSEE issues alert on hydraulic torque wrench operations

Washington — In response to the death of a drillship worker who lacked formal training on using a hydraulic torque wrench, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a safety alert.




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NIOSH seeks oil and gas workers for study on safe driving

Washington — NIOSH wants to hear from employers and workers involved in oil well servicing and drilling operations for a study exploring motor vehicle safety.




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Tips on distraction, seat belts and aggression

Keep these tips in mind to stay safe when driving.




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The hazards of 15-passenger vans

Fifteen-passenger vans can move multiple workers from one location to the next in one vehicle, cutting transportation costs. But it’s important to know that these vehicles present serious hazards.




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Selecting safe vehicles for your employees

If you’re responsible for purchasing or leasing passenger vehicles for worker use, NIOSH says you need to consider two factors to help ensure safety.