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

Every year around this time I see a meme go around social media about the weather. Unless you live somewhere that is perpetually warm, you have likely seen it.

Maybe it’s the Annapolitan in me, but when I looked through all the comments from this year’s SDM 100 (link to article) companies detailing the challenges they had faced in 2021 — and predict to continue facing in 2022 — my mind went immediately to an image of rough seas.

 It’s summer again, and all the plants and flowers are blooming. But in the security industry something else is blooming, too: technology. If you attended ISC West a couple of months ago you may have noticed a few dominant trends, including 5G, cloud, wireless and touchless readers, and much more.

Custom Alarm, based in Rochester, Minn., is on a winning streak. 

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

The video surveillance market grew significantly from 2020 to 2021

The security industry has had to be resilient to withstand the supply chain crisis.

More than ever, the physical and cyber are tied together, both on a business level and on the world stage.

IT’S JANUARY. Happy New Year! I hope you have an ordinary year.

The “dog days” of summer. Did you know — I didn’t until I looked it up — that the term dog days refers to astrology, specifically the time period during which a bright star rises and sets with the sun?

It was just a few years ago when I first heard the word “proptech,” and for a while it looked like it would become a common buzzword in the industry.

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.”

In Episode 18, the S+H editorial team discusses the pros and cons of safety incentives, along with OSHA’s evolving stance on the topic. Also: Transportation safety expert Brian Hammer answers our questions about road safety, as more workers begin to commute to their workplace again.

The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) will also serve in an advisory service capacity for five additional grants with multiple federal agencies, including NASA.

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

The convergence of technology and an aging population seems to make personal emergency response systems (PERS) a perfect fit for integrators to grow RMR. But use cases go far beyond the elderly.

The fire and life safety industry is heating up with increasing opportunities for fire alarm contractors to advance into new territory.

The Foundation Series is a complete, off-the-shelf fire detection solution featuring addressable and non-addressable models, and a full range of Autocall devices.

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.

Fire alarm signaling devices are integral to the health and safety of a building and its occupants. Experts weigh in on the latest trends, codes and products.

Manufacturers and end users of valves are growing more interested in fire-safe testing, which is encouraging the adoption of fire testing systems, according to a report by Fact.MR.

When it comes to training employees, the ideal learning environment is individualized, one-on-one mentorship. But in the workplace, that kind of training isn’t always practical, efficient or desired. Constraints usually exist – from safety needs that dictate a quick training rollout to all employees, to managing the training needs of a diverse workforce at multiple worksites.

How can I use online training to meet occupational requirements for CPR and first aid training?

I am responsible for training my company’s employees on fire safety. Should I tailor my training to each job function? If yes, how? For example, should I train a shop floor employee and a receptionist differently?

What do I need to know to customize my online training courses?

My current fire prevention education program consists of a PowerPoint presentation, and I can tell my workforce is bored. How can I put life back into the program and keep people engaged?

Our workers seem attentive during training, but afterward they quickly forget what they’ve learned. What steps can I take to improve knowledge retention rates?

How can I change up my fire prevention program to provide more advanced lessons to veteran employees? Some have seen my presentation year after year.

We are introducing new occupational safety software to our employees. How can we ensure it is adopted successfully?

What is the best way to achieve a higher level of employee engagement in our safety and health training sessions?

How do I keep the “10 feet tall and bulletproof” mentality from compromising my safety training?

How does creating a culture around training and education empower and encourage employees to assess their work areas for hazards, as well as play an active role in eliminating those hazards?

How can we enhance employee EHS training and increase learning?

What should employers and environmental, health and safety professionals consider when choosing virtual training for workers?

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.

When it comes to safety, what are the big differences between education and training?

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.

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

Everything online in the industry, from white papers to webinars.

Security professionals discuss recent changes to GSA Schedules.

The Prison Camera Reform Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to evaluate and enhance security camera, radio and public address systems at its 122 facilities.

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

A fire alarm system is a crucial part of a building’s overall fire protection and life safety strategy. The main is a crucial part of a building’s overall fire protection and life safety strategy.

ONVIF working groups are subsets of the ONVIF Technical Committee and Technical Services Committee, and any ONVIF member company at the full or contributing membership level is encouraged to participate in this work. 

Corporate America has entered an age when corporate social responsibility is more than just an altruistic pursuit. Companies of all sizes, in all industries, are feeling pressure to save money and simultaneously meet the growing demand for environmental responsibility and accountability.

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.

For convenience, cost and efficiency, building managers are looking for a single point of control for all systems that make up the security and building automation functions. The secure, “green” building has arrived.

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.