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Physical Safety And Security

Systems and operational protocols in place in and around a building to protect the demand organization’s physical human assets. 

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Proactive Workplace Awareness - Keys to Ensuring Safety

In this podcast episode, we delve into the critical topic of workplace safety and the enterprising measures organizations can take to create […]

Business Continuity Planning: Are You Prepared?

Business continuity planning is defined and illustrated through real-world scenarios, including pandemic situations. Review examples of internal and external risk factors paired […]

Security Badge Policies and Procedures

Security badge policy and procedures for associates, contractors, temporary workers and guests of home office or field office facilities, used in order […]

The Key to Lock Maintenance: A Case Study on Improving Security of Retail Locations

Having a regularly updated lock maintenance program is critical to ensuring the safety of employees, customers, and merchandise for any retail facility. […]

Driving Distractions Policy

Outline of driver distractions for identification of hazards in the workplace and application of appropriate controls to reduce risk. Distractors, including electronic […]

Balancing Physical Security and Productivity

This presentation offers actionable items that can be employed to aid in reducing the overall cost of ownership, while also increasing the […]

Reducing the Fall Fatality Rate by Managing the Risk Associated With Working at Heights

This study examines the reasons behind historical fall fatality rates and presents recommendations for mitigation, concluding that FMs must develop, implement and […]

Arc Flash Overview

Defining factors of arc flash, and arc flash regulatory history, electrical safe work practices (NFPA 70E), risk assessment, and procedure for safe […]

Dealing with Threating Situations: How to Keep the Worst from Happening

A categorization of workplace violence as defined by OSHA, paired with recommendations for improved facility security including preparedness, a culture of zero […]

Personal Equipment and Appliances

Eliminate electrical safety hazards in the workplace by educating your team on the top-down responsibilities of electrical safety using these guidelines for […]