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California Approves Right to Repair Legislation – Security Products Exempt

Security Industry Association

state to adopt “right to repair” legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic devices. of the Business and Professions Code) : “Alarm system” means “an assembly of equipment and devices arranged to detect a hazard or signal the presence of an off-normal situation.” SIA applauds the bill’s author, state Sen.

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5 New State “Right to Repair” Laws and What They Mean for the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

While the Security Industry Association (SIA) acknowledges the importance of providing consumers with effective ways to extend the life cycle of consumer electronics and reducing electronic waste, we strongly advocate for the protection and exclusion of security and life safety systems.

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A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Setting Up an Electrical Safety Program (Part 7 – Equipment Condition)

National Fire Protection Association

Condition of maintenance is the state of the electrical equipment considering the manufacturers’ instructions, manufacturers’ recommendations, and applicable industry codes, standards, and recommended practices. All employees should be able to determine that the equipment they are interacting with is under normal operating conditions.

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SIA New Member Profile: Morningstar Corporation

Security Industry Association

Brad Berwald, director of marketing at Morningstar New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Morningstar Corporation is a provider of solar charge controllers and inverters. SIA spoke with Brad Berwald, director of marketing at Morningstar, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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Using AI Technology to Mitigate Risk and Enhance Productivity

Security Industry Association

AI is being implemented all over the world across many industries to advance other technologies. AI for Worker Safety and Workers’ Compensation AI can be used to improve worker safety by detecting hazardous conditions in the context of non-human physical danger. This allows workers to focus on other duties.

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Threat Intelligence: A Key Capability for Our Turbulent Times

MHA Consulting

Threat intelligence empowers organizations to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with threats of all types, thus helping them protect their assets, reputation, and business continuity. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program, and Department of Homeland Security. By creating a funnel.

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State of the Nation - a UK Perspective on Covid-19

Emergency Planning

Since 2008, pandemics have been top of the list of 96 threats and hazards in the UK National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies in all editions. Personal protective equipment has been improvised when it should have been either stockpiled or subject to pre-arranged accelerated manufacturing contracts, and some of it has proved unusable.