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What to Know About the Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill

12.23.20- SSI – Mitch Reitman Lawmakers approved a $900 billion pandemic aid bill that includes key provisions effecting alarm and systems integration businesses. Congress on Monday night passed a COVID-19 economic relief package totaling $900...

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Alarm Panels Need Urgent Update

12.23.20 – NANPA Panels that dial out seven digits must be re-programed to dial out a 10-digit number, which includes the area code plus telephone number. The updates or reprogramming must occur between April 24-Oct. 24, 2021 (the permissive dialing period). Starting...

If You’re Bored At Work, You’re Not the Only One—Even in AV

I want to sleep. Pleasant tired man sitting at the table in the office while pretending not to be sleeping 12.23.20 – CI Anonymous survey of almost 2,000 workers shows two-thirds of them are bored daily at work, including about 70 percent in tech. I have felt a...

Consider layers and properly insulated PPE to brave the cold

12.4.20 – ISHN Employers have a responsibility to make sure their workers have access to warm, insulating winter gear when working outdoors in the winter or cold environments. Staying safe on the job means staying warm when working in cold weather. Employers have a...