Tag: Emergency Preparedness
Violence In Emergency Departments On The Rise
New research shows violence in America's emergency departments is increasing, causing harm to physicians, staff, and patients.
New Anti-Terrorism Guide For Commercial Buildings Available
The new web-based tool can help security professionals for commercial office buildings perform assessments based on the Best Practices for Anti-Terrorism Security (BPATS).
Elevator Preparations Essential During Hurricane Season
With Hurricane Florence threatening the southeastern U.S., Schindler Elevator offers safety guidelines for before, during, and after inclement weather.
Hurricane Florence: Three Tips To Protect Electrical Equipment
To ensure safety and minimize damage, Schneider Electric urges those in the path of the storm to take three essential steps to prepare electrical equipment in homes and businesses.
Attack Resistant Retrofit Kits For Existing School Doors, Windows
ASSA ABLOY hollow metal door brands Ceco Door and Curries have added the option of a retrofit assembly kit to their line of attack resistant product offerings.
Communicate, For A Safer Workplace
In the potential complexity of emergency plans, straightforward communication throughout an event is a consistent requirement to mitigate damage.
Protect Facilities From Wind And Flood Damage
Cost-effective prevention is worth considering as the 2018 hurricane season is in full swing, and research from global insurer FM Global bears out this assertion.
Did You Miss Our “Active Threats Preparation: A Universal Approach” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn practical tactics that enhance the ability to respond to crises and emergencies.
KastleAlert For Emergency Mass Communications
This mobile, crowdsourced emergency mass communications (EMC) platform from Kastle Systems provides facility occupants the ability to share information about emergency events.
Question Of The Week: What Factors Into Hurricane Preparedness?
With the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begun, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety provides resources on preparing buildings and sites for fierce summer storms.
Business Continuity: 6 Risks To Consider
In business continuity planning, address these threats to facilitate a plan that will help your organization return to productivity after a disaster hits.
Reducing Disaster Risk
Natural disasters can be sudden and unpredictable in the damage they inflict on facilities.
Hidden Threats To Facility Operations
Gaps in operational excellence are linked to hampered productivity, unnecessary repair costs, and retiring staff.
CHILDGARD Security Glazing Protects Educational Facilities
CHILDGARD security glazing can be used in insulating glass units and paired with high-performance and tinted glass options to meet safety, energy, and other design goals.
VectorCare Shares New Lifesaving Hospital Evacuation Technology
The healthcare logistics company has developed a way for hospitals to quickly evacuate patients during a crisis and is making it available to California hospitals and transport providers.
Hurricane Season Disaster, Recovery Tips For Data Centers
Early forecasts from storm prediction analysts indicate 2018 will be above average for hurricane season. Here’s how to protect data centers from significant downtime.
Pinkerton Presents Free Workplace Violence/Active Shooter Training
The free workplace violence and active shooter training seminar for business leaders and C-suite executives attracted nearly 200 attendees in Florida. More are planned across the U.S.
After Devastating Tornado, Safety Features Build Confidence At Hospital
An EF5 tornado in Joplin, MO destroyed everything in its path in 2011, including Mercy Hospital. The new facility is built to withstand a destructive storm.
Shelter From The Storm
In Moore, OK, the public school district is building FEMA-grade storm shelters to protect against tornadoes.
Unified Building Management Systems
For critical facilities, linking building automation with security and other functions provides a holistic view and quick response capability.