TOTM: Safety & Security
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. TOTM: Safety & Security articles below.
Did You Miss Our “Fire Safety Technology Trends” Webinar?
View this free video webinar sponsored by Edwards and find out how new codes and standards are driving innovation and significant technological changes in the Fire Safety industry.
Energy Storage System Standard NFPA 855 Released
For facility management and other stakeholders, National Fire Protection Association releases first comprehensive collection of criteria for the fire protection of energy storage system installations.
Scholarships Available For Those Pursuing Careers In Safety
The National Safety Council is accepting applications for four scholarships aimed at advancing the safety profession and encouraging new safety professionals.
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations For 2019
For the ninth consecutive year, Fall Protection – General Requirements topped the list of OSHA’s most cited violations on the job.
Six Win Distinguished Service To Safety Awards
Since 1942, the National Safety Council has honored individuals for exceptional dedication to safety and health.
LifeSafety Power Acquired by ASSA ABLOY
LifeSafety Power Inc. has been acquired by ASSA ABLOY Group, global leader in access control solutions.
Survey: Increased Stress About Mass Shootings, Public Places In U.S.
An August 2019 survey by the American Psychological Association finds one-third of U.S. adults say fear of mass shootings prevents them from going to certain places or events.
Honeywell Improves Data and Video Protection
30 Series IP Cameras is a suite of video cameras that strengthens building safety and security through advanced analytics and secure channel encryption.
Can Workplace Surveillance Methods Discourage Potential Employees?
Global survey finds that some workplace surveillance methods, including facial recognition technology, would discourage 64% of people from seeking employment with an organization.
New Report Examines Wide Range Of Mass Violence Solutions
In the wake of mass shootings in El Paso, Dayton, and Gilroy, the behavioral health-based report recommends a community wide response to violence.
ROCKWOOL Continuous Insulation BML Certified
ROCKWOOL's COMFORTBOARD continuous insulation product has been officially certified by the California State Fire Marshall’s Building Materials Listing Program (BML).
Combustible Concealed Space Sprinklers Enhanced
Johnson Controls announced advanced listings for its TYCO Model CC3 combustible concealed space sprinklers, the TY2199 4.2K sprinkler and TY3199 5.6K sprinkler.
Did You Miss Our “Best Practices In Fire And Life Safety” Webinar?
View this free video webinar sponsored by NOTIFIER by Honeywell and learn about the fire and life safety products and software to protect your facility, staff and visitors, and keep your campus connected.
ISA Announces Founding Members of Cybersecurity Alliance
The ISA announced the first founding members of its new Global Cybersecurity Alliance (GCA) to advance cybersecurity readiness and awareness.
Explosion-Proof Vacuum Released by Larson Electronics
Laron Electronics released an explosion-proof vacuum with 30-gallon capacity, 85 CFM, and a certified HEPA filter.
Vanderbilt University Residence Hall Safely Imploded
Close to students and a major roadway, implosion of a Vanderbilt University residence hall required months of careful planning. Watch how it all came down.
Partnership Helps People Living With Diabetes Thrive In The Workplace
Cintas is joining forces with the American Diabetes Association to help those living with diabetes thrive in the workplace by offering a variety of approved first aid products.
Safe + Sound Week Kicks Off August 12
Throughout this week-long event, OSHA encourages employers to implement workplace safety initiatives, and highlight workers’ contributions to improving safety.
QuickScreen Radon Test Kit
QuickScreen is an activated charcoal preliminary radon screening kit with a 48 to 96-hour exposure period.
New A3 Refrigerant R290 Testing Results
AHRTI, the research arm of the AHRI, released the results of a benchmarking study on A3 refrigerant R290, which evaluated the potential risks of R290 leaks and ignitions in a whole room scale setting.
Employees Overestimate Efficacy Of Workplace Email Security
New research from GreatHorn finds that 22% of businesses have experienced a breach in the past quarter due to an email-based attack.
A Critical Take On Connectivity
Efficient building materials reduce operating costs and improve aesthetics, yet they can also prevent radio signals from penetrating facilities, especially in critical areas used by first responders in emergencies.
Expanded Mobile Credential App
Brivo added three new usability options for opening doors with its signature mobile credential application, Brivo Onair Pass.
NSC Names Verdantix Workplace Safety Research Partner
The National Safety Council’s “Work To Zero” initiative educates safety professionals about the potential that technology has to eliminate workplace fatalities and serious injuries.
Bell Introduces Swivel Floodlights
The LL1200 and LL800 series are swivel LED floodlights for landscape, architectural, or security lighting in residential, commercial, and light industrial applications.
Does Your Disinfectant Knowledge Knock Microbes Dead?
Many facility workers may not be aware of some of the unique terms and terminology associated with disinfectant cleaning. Test your knowledge!
Sensaphone Remote Monitoring
LTE Cellular Modem with Battery Backup ensures continuous monitoring of critical equipment and environmental conditions where an Ethernet connection is inaccessible.
Barix Extends Page to Mobile Devices
The Paging Cloud SaaS solution integrates with existing paging and public address systems, recording paging messages and sending them directly to registered smartphones.
Advanced Fire Detection Supports Super Bowl LIII
In 2019, aspirating smoke detection technology was selected as quick installation solution for temporary broadcast offices at biggest game of the year.
IPMI Announces New Board Of Directors
Members of the International Parking & Mobility Institute include garage owners/operators, architects, city managers, government agencies, health care centers, universities, airports, and convention centers.
FIDO2 Converged Smart Cards & Keys
HID Global has added FIDO2 authentication to its Crescendo smart cards, enabling them to support the FIDO Alliance industry initiative focused on standards-based “password-less” sign-in.
Agfa Imaging Equipment Certified By OSHPD For Earthquake Resistance
California's Seismic Safety Act requires hospitals to meet requirements to ensure safety of the public and continued operations following an earthquake.
Feenics Achieves ISO 9001:2015
Feenics Inc. underwent an 18-month process to become Quality Management System registered in the Design and Development of Cloud-Based Security Management System Software.
Freestanding Electrical Enclosures
The WRD-XM-FS4, WRD-SSFSN4, and WRD-N4D3PT are freestanding electrical enclosures with removable hinge pins.
STANLEY’s Managed Services Program
STANLEY technology specialists deliver customized, intelligent automation solutions to resolve security vulnerabilities in near real time
Userful Visual Networking Platform Control
A real-time interactive drag-and-drop control tool has been added to Userful's Visual Networking Platform.
More Efficient & Effective Security Monitoring
New integrated solution allows DW Spectrum users to review all pdk io event data from within the IPVMS interface and enables more efficient and effective security monitoring through automated responses to access-related events.
Cyber-Smart Strategies For Smart Buildings
In the age of smart buildings, the realm of operational technology needs cyber security equal to those employed for IT systems.
NIST Recommends ONVIF Video Export Spec As New Standard For FBI
Both NIST and and IEC have adopted the ONVIF Export File Format specification for the export of video from security surveillance recording platforms, as part of their published guidelines.
Focus On Emergency Response At 2019 Facility Executive Live!
Attend Facility Executive Live! this September in Arlington, VA and fortify emergency response plans for your organization.
