By Wes Wernette Facility management is a 24/7 job. So is security. Whether security is breached at 3 p.m. or 3 a.m., it’s usually the facility manager who gets the first call. Quite often the locksmith gets the second...
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By William Deutsch Physical Security addresses actions you can take to protect buildings, property, and assets against intruders. When designing a physical security program, the three levels you need to protect are your outer perimeter, your inner perimeter, and...
By Christina Hamlett Ensuring the security and safety of workers, data, equipment, and facilities is a top priority of business owners and managers. Not only must a company have workplace security procedures in place to deal with extreme scenarios...
By Security Magazine Your access control system might hold the key to a stronger building management system (BMS), and more manufacturers are beginning to integrate their systems with building automation to create value for the end user, according to...
By Kyra Sheahan Incident Reporting Procedures Reporting is an essential part of workplace safety procedures. You will not be able to regulate safety hazards in the workplace if accidents, injuries and safety threats are not brought to your attention....
By Andreas Chavez Provide daily maintenance Don’t expect your commercial doors and locks to last for years, especially without only little to no maintenance. If you notice that your locks are not working properly or not working completely at...
By Business Blogs As a responsible business owner, you have already invested and covered your business with small business insurance in preparation for the worst: be it theft, accident or natural disaster. You want to make sure your business’s...
By Celu Ramasamy The tech industry has had a momentous year in 2018, with several new technologies claiming the hearts and minds of insiders and observers alike. Innovations like blockchain, AI, and neural networks dominated headlines with their game-changing...
By Federated Insurance You or your employees can fall into a routine as you shut down your business at the end of every day. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you’re taking all of the precautions you...
By Terry E. Walton Specifying doors and door hardware has always been a complex task, given the large number of doors in many facilities, the evolution of product offerings, and changes in codes and access guidelines. But the task...