Designed with comfort and safety in mind, the SJ910B Type O Class 1 Bomber Jacket provides a stylish option for women who transition from the office to the jobsite. To provide Class 1 compliance, this black bomber is designed with fluorescent green trim and silver reflective tape.

This flame-resistant women’s pant collection is designed for welders, from blacksmiths and glassblowers to utility workers. The collection consists of two core pant designs: Britt Utility and DX Bootcut (shown).

The waterproof Pyramex Bomber Jacket features a polyester shell with a comfortable quilted lining, a zipper front closure, a concealed drawstring hood and elastic bands at the waist and wrists.

The Women’s Elements Cyclone FR and arc-rated pullover hoodie is tailored specifically to fit women. Its wind- and water-repellent outer surface guards against inclement weather, while four-way stretch allows for freedom of movement.

Help prevent arm lacerations with this line of ANSI/EN388-rated Cut Level 5 and Cut Level 3 protective sleeves. Providing a comfortable fit and all-day protection, the sleeves feature a silicone printed bicep band to prevent sliding, reduce sagging and limit material bunching.

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 SAFEGEAR PPE line in women’s sizing includes hi-visibility apparel and gloves. The line includes insulated, work and grip gloves, as well as a T-shirt with or without pockets, safety vest, zipper sweatshirt, and a fleece-linked parka jacket.

Dealing with the issue of non-functional video cameras

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

The tools you need, and how to properly handle fiber optic and network cables.

Dave Engebretson tells a tale about the wi-fi at his mother’s home. 

How you can provide fast, affordable outdoor camera options for your customers

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

Dave Engebretson shares a new innovation in the intrusion detection and alarm monitoring space. 

Dave Engebretson explains the importance of purchasing quality, trustworthy DIY doorbells and IP devices.

Smart home devices and QR codes can inadvertently unlock vulnerabilities

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.

With more smart phones in use than PCs today, they are especially vulnerable to hackers, especially through QR codes.

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.

Ah, yes. An exciting time in Chicago 2022. I had two terrible experiences this past summer which I would like my faithful readers to know about, and take heed.

Security dealers should know what an SFP is and how it impacts their jobs.

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

In this blast from the past, Dave Engebretson revisits a column from December 2014 on 3D Audio

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

Treat your existing customers  with the respect they deserve and give them the breaks, discounts, or other goodies you offer or you may well see them head on down the road.  

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

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 CCS 200 Spirometer produces accurate and repeatable spirograms for use in NIOSH-compliant occupational health programs.

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 VIKING PAPR 3350 Welding Helmet is a complete powered system. It draws air from the environment through a HEPA filter located on the belt, and delivers filtered air in the breathing zone within a premium-level VIKING auto-darkening welding helmet.

PURAIR 5 Ductless Fume Hoods exceed OSHA, ANSI and all relevant international standards.

The Allegro Deluxe Supplied Air Shield and Welding Helmet (Blue) is a cost-effective system used by workers at foundries, aluminum plants, mines, chemical plants, refineries, auto manufacturers, and fabricators.

Vortec Air Flow Amplifiers extract smoke and debris to enhance safety, ergonomics and productivity.

The Vent-Box Ductless Filtration System is designed to protect laboratory personnel from chemical vapors found inside stand-alone chemical safety cabinets.

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).

The G1 SCBA Remote-Mounted Quick-Fill System is the only front-mounted NIOSH-approved and NFPA-compliant system for recharging cylinders.

The Purair Advanced P20 Ductless Fume Hood is designed to provide protection when hazardous substances are used.

Purair FLOW Series Laminar Flow Cabinets are designed to protect work surfaces, products and materials from particulate contamination.

The Controlled Containment System is engineered to safely contain and control airborne particulate from sampling procedures. Drums or equipment can be easily rolled into the enclosure through the strip curtain entrance.

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.

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

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.

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

The CleanAire Filtration Module is engineered to prevent infection in labs, hospital rooms, waiting rooms, offices and more. Particles as small 0.3 microns, including respiratory droplets, are collected with a 99.99% efficiency.

The PN 9907-G Series EZ AIR Flex Grinding Air Shield SAR is a complete particulate system intended for industrial grinding applications for which combined respiratory, eye and face protection is required.

Powered by compressed air, PulseAir industrial vacuums/dust extractors use a proprietary button-activated system engineered to clean the vacuum filter without opening the unit.