Studies find lower-frequency sounders to be more effective at waking sleeping individuals.
Water is one of Arizona’s most precious resources, and the Colorado River satisfies much of this demand via the 336-mile-long Central Arizona Project (CAP) aqueduct that annually delivers approximately 1.6 million acre-feet of Colorado River water to cities, Indian Tribes and farms in central and southern Arizona.
- By Fred C. Bauer
- Mar 01, 2014
Fashion and security collide to bring a new line of wearables to the market for personal safety.
- By Ginger Hill
- Feb 19, 2014
As an industry, we need to stop pigeon-holing PERS as a solution for elderly people at risk of falling and expand our thoughts to a broader health and wellness offering.
- By Duane Paulson
- Feb 18, 2014
People are concerned at what might happen if they push the wrong button, so incorporate human factors into fire alarm control panel design to help solve this issue.
- By Brian Carlson
- Feb 11, 2014
They are places of safety for newborns or elderly, and everyone in between. It’s why fire safety in healthcare facilities is so stringent and rigorously enforced.
- By Jane Embury
- Feb 06, 2014
Fire-Lite Alarms fire alarm system and Honeywell Power IP/GSM Communicator create economical, right-size solution for restaurant.
Nationwide seminar series to feature industry experts to present on application of local codes in fire alarm and emergency communication systems design.
Integrated system offers improved response and management control.
It was me versus a hoist and a hazmat suit as Chris Koester, safety instructor with Priority One Safe-T Consulting and Northeast Technology Center, taught me the ins and outs of hazardous materials and confined space emergencies.
- By Ginger Hill
- Nov 21, 2013
US operations of global acquisition strengthens Tyco SimplexGrinnell’s special hazards fire protection capabilities for mining, telecommunications and energy markets.
As recent events in Kenya have shown, both fire and terrorist attacks are potent threats to be assessed and comprehensively guarded against. With regular rehearsals, it can be ensured that response teams can adequately deal with any emergency.
- By Jane Embury
- Oct 18, 2013
Authoritative communication during emergency situations is key to saving lives, reducing injury and ensuring security.
Free, Inaugural Course Planned for September 27 in Chicago Following ASIS Conference.
Paving the way to work-place safety with immersive, hands-on learning experience.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 22, 2013
Next generation PERS designed for seniors, the chronically ill and adults living with a disability so they be independent in their home environment.
A historical look on some tragic milestones that have shaped modern U.S. fire and building regulations.
- By Jane Embury
- Aug 27, 2013
The Summerland tragedy changed building regulations across the country because poor design and inappropriate building materials allowed a minor fire to become a major conflagration. The lessons learned had influence across many international jurisdictions.
- By Jimmy Chiu
- Aug 07, 2013
The Grundfos-Indianapolis manufacturing facility in Indiana, a plant that produces a broad selection of water pumping equipment, much of which results in small to large fire pump systems for commercial facilities, was in need of a fire alarm upgrade.
- By Brian Carlson
- Aug 01, 2013
Ideal for companies with multiple departments or government buildings with various agencies and services.