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

Is the physical security industry doing its part to reduce our environmental impact on the world? Being green is all about using fewer raw materials and expending less energy.

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.

New OberCloud ABI product simplifies IP camera hookup and provides integrators with a great RMR tool.

Dave Engebretson tests a variety of Wi-Fi access points to see their performance

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

As technology marches on, we are reaching some interesting inflection points. I have found that there are many devices and software programs that appear to be smarter than me, which is quite disconcerting. (Ever see “Terminator 2”?)

Dave Engebretson explains the threat posed to traditional residential security dealers by broadband service providers and DIY systems.

Wi-Fi 6, aka 802.11ax, brings faster throughput speeds and less bandwidth congestion than previous iterations of the technology. 

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

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

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 Precision Safety IR1970P95 Respirator is NIOSH 42 CFR-approved and filters at least 95 percent of airborne particles. It protects against certain oil- and non-oil-based particles while providing relief from acid gas and organic vapors.

The EVAHL Powered Air-Purifying Respirator is NIOSH-approved and certified by CSA International for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, groups A, B, C and D T6; Class II, Division 2 Groups F and G; and Class III.

This line of fully disposable supplied-air respirator hoods (Shown: The Maintenance-Free Tyvek Hood) are designed with the breathing down tube and head suspension completely integrated so the hood is constructed into a one-piece assembly.

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

The 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series is designed with comfort, durability and stability in mind.

The NIOSH-approved Low Pressure Full Mask Supplied-Air Respirator is made of silicone rubber for durability and holds its shape even in extreme heat or cold.

The LPR-100 Half-Mask Respirator features a low-profile design that fits comfortably under welding helmets and maximizes a worker’s field of vision.

The e3000 NIOSH-approved powered air-purifying respirator optimizes welder uptime while minimizing distractions.

The Magnum 3000 NIOSH-approved powered air-purifying respirator system for dust particulates includes a power unit, battery pack, charger, comfort belt and lightweight concept helmet.

The Adflo Turbo Assembly Respirator with High-Altitude Upgrade provides continuous filtered air to welders working at altitudes up to 10,000 feet.

The Blue 1H Half Mask Respirator is a reusable elastomeric air-purifying respirator that delivers better respiratory protection for health care workers against airborne infectious diseases.

The Versaflo Powered Air-Purifying Respirator TR-600 provides durable protection for employees, even in harsh environments.

The N95 Disposable Respirator with nuisance Level OV Relief (part #267335) features a flame-retardant outer layer and an ergonomic design that allows the user to feel more comfortable and less constricted without compromising the efficiency and effectiveness of the mask.

Workers will experience more comfort, less fatigue and improved productivity with the Allegro EZ AIR PAPR Complete Particulate System, intended for industrial applications in which respiratory, eye and face protection is required.

The PeakFit Disposable N95 Particulate Respirator is exceptionally comfortable for workers required to wear respiratory protection.

3M has launched a line of organic vapor respirator cartridges with 3M Service Life Indicator technology.

The Silicone Half-Mask Respirator Kit with GX70 P100 Particulate Filter is the recommended solution for mold, lead paint, asbestos and demolition (when properly fitted, for concentrations up to 10x PEL with half-mask facepieces or 50x PEL with full facepieces that have been quantitatively tested).

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.

R95 TruAir NIOSH-approved Disposable Respirators filter at least 95 percent of particulate aerosols below the permissible exposure limit.

The Power Air Respiratory System e3000 is specially designed for operator protection during high-grit grinding and polishing operations.

Built off the Z-Link platform, the RPB T-Link is a cost-effective replacement/disposable hood option.

The AireHaven 1000 is a personal motorized air purification mask with a built-in two-speed fan and three-stage filter that provides a continuous flow of fresh, filtered air and removes harmful particulates, carcinogens, dust, smoke and other dangerous pollutants.

These two NIOSH-approved respirators are a light, compact solution for health care workers.

The AccuFIT 9000 is a respirator fit tester that uses a single mode of operation to perform fit tests on all respirator types, including N95 respirators.

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

STLFLX AirGUARDZ, powered by AIR+ Smart Mask, is a revolutionary innovation in protective mask technology.

The AccuFIT 9000 is a respirator fit tester that performs quick fit tests using the new OSHA protocol. Based on time-proven CNC particle counting, the fit tester can be a stand-alone device or connected to PCs and tablets using Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB.

The Allegro EZ AIR Flex Shield PAPR is a complete particulate system intended for applications requiring combined respiratory, eye and face protection.

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.

Milwaukee Tool expands its N95 respirator line to include an Unvalved N95 Respirator in addition to the existing N95 Valved Respirator and N95 Valved Respirator with a Gasket. Designed to stay comfortable all day, the respirators feature two soft adjustable straps and a flexible nose bridge for a better fit.

Protex SR9520S is a small NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator designed to protect workers with smaller faces. It features the patent-pending Protex All Day Comfort System that combines a uniquely soft but strong inner layer, an incredibly lightweight but highly efficient and effective inner filtration layer, and high-sealing viscoelastic nose foam for a secure but comfortable seal.

Designed for a variety of clinical settings, Honeywell’s RU8500X offers workers a comfortable fit for hours of use. Made from soft, flexible silicone, the reusable respirator features a filtered exhalation valve to assist with source control and provide high-performing respiratory protection.

Sightline is a respirator hood for the life sciences industry that offers 320 degrees of uninterrupted viewing through a large, seamless, wraparound lens.

The DC365 surgical N95 respirator is NIOSH-certified PPE that’s easy to don and doff. Fluid resistant and designed with comfort in mind, its flexible, lightweight construction conforms gently to the face to minimize pressure points.

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.”