Fire & Life Safety - Articles - Page 115

3 in 4 Teachers Oppose Arming School Staff

March 19, 2018

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. school teachers oppose the idea of training certain teachers and staff to carry guns in school buildings.

Bulletproof Vests and Security Officers Approved for House Members

February 27, 2018

House lawmakers can use taxpayer funds to buy bulletproof vests and other security equipment to protect themselves.

Poll Says Registered Voters Want AR-15 Ban

February 27, 2018

Most registered voters favor banning the type of semi-automatic weapon used to kill 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.

Cinemark Theaters Unveils New Safety and Security Guidelines

February 22, 2018

Cinemark is banning all large bags from their theaters across the nation in an effort to enhance the "safety and security" of moviegoers.

Submissions Open for Duty of Care Awards

February 22, 2018

Submissions for the Duty of Care Awards for the global workforce close in two weeks, on March 11, 2018.

State Department Launches New Travel Advisory Program

February 20, 2018

The US State Department has launched a new travel advisory program.

Chubb and International SOS Whitepaper Addresses Mental Health Issues Facing Students Studying Abroad

February 20, 2018

According to a new Chubb Accident & Health and International SOS whitepaper, "Student Travel and Study Abroad: Mental Health Issues and Awareness," research indicates there is a rising tide in mental health issues for students and such symptoms and conditions may worsen when studying abroad.

Employee Perceptions and Employer Policies for Workplace Safety are Not Aligned

February 5, 2018

A new report says workplaces miss the mark in critical communication and planning, and could be unprepared to meet the future needs of employees.

Malware Experts Predict Attacks on Medical Imaging Devices Will Increase

Kylie Bull

January 30, 2018

Malware researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) are warning medical imaging device (MID) manufacturers and healthcare providers to become more diligent in protecting medical imaging equipment from cyber threats.

Flu Season Could Cost Employers $9.4 Billion

January 24, 2018

If workers take four sick days to recover from the flu, the cost to employers in lost productivity could reach over $9 billion, according to an estimate from global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.