At its three mixed-used Ottawa properties housing 600+ residential units, 10 ground-floor retail units and 149,000 square feet of office space, the company required a solution to centralize security operations, effectively monitoring public spaces, while also ensuring the privacy of tenants in their individual spaces.

Experts weigh in on the importance of training, code compliance and accuracy of part numbers in security locks and door hardware.

Based in Flemington, N.J., SDG provides businesses 24/7 surveillance of safety, burglary and fire threats to help aid emergency response, limit property damage and protect lives.

The acquisition of Vortex Security is said to increase Guardian Protection’s customer base primarily in its central Florida footprint.

Absolute Systems of Kansas City has acquired Eclipse Integration, expanding its commercial security solutions and presence in the metropolitan market.

Find out how security integrators are addressing the rapid adoption of AI technologies, overcoming cost challenges, implementing advanced solutions for clients, and improving internal business efficiency with AI.

Better Protection’s acquisition of DFS Fire Systems bolsters its national presence and enhances its fire protection services across the Southwest.

The group’s safety initiative is dedicated to changing these statistics by providing parents and guardians with a tool they can use to help protect their children.

Highlights from this week's Security News Round-Up.

Advanced Signal Corp. has moved to a newly renovated facility in Weymouth, improving its operational efficiency and service capabilities.

Everon has been honored with the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award for its exceptional efforts in recruiting, hiring, and retaining military veterans.

TMA honored Sascha Kylau, vice president of sales at OneTel Security, for his exceptional long-term leadership and contributions to the industry.

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and redaction company, helps organizations balance privacy and security by providing advanced solutions for responsibly managing video data.

Find out how security integrators are addressing the rapid adoption of AI technologies, overcoming cost challenges, implementing advanced solutions for clients, and improving internal business efficiency with AI.

Produced with assistance from PSA, SIA’s guide offers insights and resources for pursuing a rewarding career in the security industry.

The acquisition will establish First Coast Security (FCS) as the North American corporate security business unit of ICTS Europe.

With the purchase of Sonitrol New England, Pye-Barker gains branches in Connecticut and Rhode Island, enhancing its fire and security services for commercial clients across the Northeast.

The DBI-SALA ExoFit STRATA Full-Body Safety Harness is the first full-body safety harness designed and tested with data-driven, third-party research – resulting in a harness that is more comfortable, cooler and lighter to wear.

SkyGuard provides bolt-together, non-penetrating protection for smoke hatches and venting skylights.

The JLG LiftPod FT140 is simple to assemble, operate and transport.

The KeeGuard is a modular free-standing rooftop guardrail system that does not penetrate the roof membrane.

The 9' DuraTech Cable Self-Retracting Device is made to work where web SRDs cannot.

Fall protection compliance remains a problem across the country. At the 2015 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Atlanta, OSHA’s Fall Protection Standard (1926.501) was named the agency’s most frequently cited standard – for the fifth year in a row. What are the main barriers to compliance? And what are fall protection manufacturers doing to help?

The "Career Paths in Safety" brochure shows BCSP's certification options at basic, technologist and technician, trainer, and professional levels. It outlines safety education, experience and job roles. "Career Paths in Safety" includes information on BCSP's certifications including the CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC and CET.

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The 5.3-Ounce Fabric is the lightest solution-dyed FR fabric on the market with a CAT 2 protection rating. Every ounce of weight and every ounce of protection can make all the difference when a flash fire or arc flash occurs. The 5.3-Ounce Fabric minimizes second- and third-degree burn risk and increases a worker’s chance of survival.

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Reduce suit-up time while increasing wrist and hand mobility with the Glove Rings® Accessory! Made from strong flexible plastic, they provide a firm surface for taping that makes a better and more-consistent seal. Perfect for rain gear, hydro-blasting, industrial cleaning, hazmat, raingear, asbestos abatement and much more!

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The Sked RAS (Rapid Access System) is designed to hang on a wall or behind a door, and provides a quick way to safely package and remove someone from a dangerous environment. It contains a hanging bag with four HMH Skeds. Just pull the looped cord for access to the Skeds.

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“Make every step a safe one!” Wooster Products is a USA manufacturer of anti-slip safety stair and walkway products. We offer stair treads, nosings, tape and coatings to improve safety in any environment. Our brand names include Stairmaster®, Flexmaster®, Supergrit®, FlexTred®, and Walk-A-Sured® Water Clear Epoxy. Visit www.wooster-products.com today.

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What’s the difference between ANSI 107 Class 2 and Class 3 garments?

What are some common errors workers make regarding flame-resistant clothing?

What considerations should be made when dressing for working in a cold environment?

How do we determine if our high-visibility apparel is right for the job or task while also making sure it meets standards and requirements?

Arc-rated/flame-resistant garments must be worn correctly to achieve maximum protection. What are some considerations that are often overlooked?

How many launderings are high-visibility arc-rated/flame-resistant garments good for before they’re either no longer FR or too faded to meet ANSI standards?

Does flame-resistant/arc-rated clothing contribute to heat stress?

What are the common terms of protective apparel, and what do they mean?

How are safety managers stacking additional safety and productivity considerations with their hi-vis program?

How can utility workers best prepare for cold-weather conditions?

Considering the workforce can be very diverse, and the tasks performed are varied, what’s your biggest challenge in determining the appropriate gloves or arm protection (considering cut resistant factor) while maintaining comfort and dexterity for the worker?

What do workers who are required to wear flame-resistant clothing need to consider when layering for cold weather?

How can organizations more efficiently create and review document control records, route documents, and conduct change requests using environmental, health and safety software tools?

A final rule from OSHA updating its recordkeeping requirements is intended to spark a conversation between the agency and employers. What are the new requirements, and who is affected? (Part one of a two-part article)

How do you keep injury and illness records when your employees work at several locations around the country?

Data analytics has a lot to offer on an industrial worksite from an efficiency, safety and cost-savings perspective. But, my employees are concerned with the level of data collection this requires and their privacy. How can I address this?

Dig into the details on keeping records for OSHA, including recording, reporting and submitting.

What role does data analysis play in ensuring the safety of connected workers, and how can it be used to identify potential hazards and prevent incidents?

We have the technology in place to support a safer facility, but how do we get people to make it a reality?

Designed for isolating large and tall process equipment, the UniMax Floor-Mounted Fume Hood comes in standard models from 6 to 24 feet wide in various depth and height options.

This detector measures ultra-high ammonia concentrations – from 10,000 to 1 million ppm (saturated) – and provides extreme accuracy, excellent repeatability and an operating life measured in decades.

Labelmaster has partnered with the American Coatings Association to offer Hazardous Materials Identification System Labels.