Life Safety
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Life Safety articles below.
Hurricane Season Is Here
The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) offers tips to protect a building from the damaging effects of a hurricane.
American Red Cross Volunteer Program Gains Corporate Member
The American Red Cross and W.W. Grainger, Inc. recently welcomed Cisco as the newest participant in the “Ready When the Time Comes” corporate volunteer program.
Remembering The Rhythm Night Club Fire
The April 23, 1940 fire in Natchez, MS remains the second deadliest night club fire in U.S. history.
2010 Edition Of NFPA 1600 Released
The National Fire Protection Association has revised and reorganized its standard, which addresses disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs.
Protecting Elderly Populations In A Fire
In a recent nationwide survey conducted by the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Americans correctly identified adults age 65 and older as the most at-risk group.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Knox-Vault 4100 Series
This is the latest addition to the Knox Company's line of Rapid Entry System products.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Reading Fire-Rated Labels, Increasing Life Safety
Facility professionals can look to fire-rated building material labels to help select and inspect appropriate products for their buildings.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Evac+Chair MK3
The Evac+Chair is designed to transport occupants who need assistance down stairs during an emergency event.
