How must U.S. employers protect workers from extreme heat? It varies.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has a recommended standard for all employers to reference when considering how to deal with the stresses of extreme heat. But five U.S. states maintain their own heat standards, which are approved by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Employee travel is making a comeback five years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted most work-related trips. But the threat landscape for business travelers is drastically different than it was in 2019, and security practitioners are increasingly taking advantage of technology to proactively protect staff while traveling.
Security benefits can come from unexpected sources, especially in community-centric organizations like schools and colleges. Melinda Heikkinen from Saint Louis University (SLU) explains how the college’s history of open dialogue and philosophy of meeting peace with peace helped it weather a wave of mass protests on campus. Then, Jason Stoddard with the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD), digs into establishing a feeling of safety in schools, including the four elements that lead to greater school security.
While there are many commonalities between public and private security, the transition can still be challenging.
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