September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month; in Massachusetts, it’s Campus Fire Safety Month. As college students settle into their routines for the year, educational institutions must ensure they are studying and living in a safe environment. Here are some tips for keeping students safe on your college campus.
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As summer comes to an end and you put away all the season’s toys and equipment, you shouldn’t forget to prep your pool for the colder months when it goes unused. Failing to winterize your pool can spell trouble for next season. Here is important information about why you need to winterize your pool.
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Biotechnology companies with lab spaces must meet the compliance standards of their regulating authorities. Organizations like the USDA, EPA, and FDA work to ensure that biotechnology and biopharma processes and products are safe for the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
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As Labor Day approaches and you prepare to celebrate the end of summer, it’s also time to close up your summer home for the season. Securing your home protects it from the weather and improves the overall safety of your property. A secure home is less likely to be vandalized, robbed, or damaged due to the winter weather.
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According to Massachussetts building code, most multi-story commercial buildings constructed or extensively renovated after 2015 are required to include an area of refuge in their design. (Note: There are certain exceptions to this code, including certain types of healthcare facilities and buildings with supervised automatic sprinkler systems.)
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Starting college is an exciting time for young adults. For the first time, they get to experience living on their own, where they are responsible for themselves and their space. As a parent, you are likely excited about this new chapter in your child’s life and perhaps a little nervous. Safety is going to be top of mind for you as a parent. Here are some things you should go over with your child before they move into their dorm room or off-campus residence for college.
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As we speak, POTS lines (plain old telephone systems) are being phased out. Major telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon are in the process of decommissioning their POTS systems as they are no longer the gold standard. Since older fire panels relied, at least in part, on POTS lines for communication, it’s time to make sure your panel is using modern communication methods.
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Servers are responsible for storing critical company data and backups that support workplace systems and productivity, so protecting them is essential. A server room security strategy will protect your valuable equipment from environmental changes, tampering, or accidental damage. Here’s how your commercial security system can help protect your server room.
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People are thinking about saving money now more than ever. According to Exploding Topics, North Americans account for 40% of all smart home consumer spending. Safehome.org states that at least 39 million U.S. households are protected by security systems, with 11% having access control.
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Communication interfaces are essential for managing visitor entry in busy workplaces, and modern technology is making it easier than before. Intercom systems were hard-wired to phone lines in the past, now these communication interfaces function over the internet. As a result, systems are more dynamic and easier to scale, simplifying visitor management for companies of any size. Read on to discover the top benefits of an IP intercom system.
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