What is the right fire drill procedure for an office building? A sound fire drill procedure has seven parts: confirm your local code requirements, assign roles, choose a realistic scenario,…
Fire Drill Procedure: A 7-Step Guide for Office Buildings
Casino Security Software: How BSS Protects Casinos, Guests & Employees
Casino security software from Building Safety Solutions (BSS) gives gaming properties one connected system to prepare staff before an incident, coordinate response during one, and document compliance after it. Casinos…
Emergency Action Plan: Requirements, Template & Workplace Benefits
An emergency action plan (EAP) is a written document that tells employees exactly what to do before, during, and immediately after a workplace emergency—such as a fire, severe-weather event, medical…
Emergency Management Software: How It Works & Why It Matters
Emergency management software is a digital platform that helps organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies — including fires, active threats, natural disasters, and equipment failures. It replaces…
Building Emergency Response Team Roles and Responsibilities: A Complete Guide
A building emergency response team (BERT) is a designated group of trained employees responsible for coordinating evacuation, communicating with first responders, and protecting occupants during any workplace emergency. The core…
OSHA Emergency Action Plan: Requirements Every Building Manager Must Know
An OSHA emergency action plan is a written document required under 29 CFR 1910.38 that spells out how employees and building occupants respond to fires, natural disasters, active threats, and…
Mass Notification System for Business: What Property Managers Need to Know Before an Emergency Strikes
When an emergency unfolds inside a commercial or a residential building — a fire, an active threat, a gas leak, a medical crisis — the difference between a coordinated response…
How to Create an Earthquake Preparedness Plan to Limit Legal Liability
Earthquakes may be unforseen natural disasters, but the lawsuits that follow are entirely preventable. Building owners, property managers, and employers who fail to implement an adequate earthquake preparedness plan face…
How Emergency Response Software Supports Regulatory Audits
Click on the Play Button above to listen to a podcast version of this article. Modern emergency response software enhances organizational preparedness, response, and documentation for regulatory compliance. When OSHA…
What Is the Future of Emergency Management Technology
In the face of emergencies, seconds count. Whether responding to a natural disaster, an active shooter incident, or a hazardous material spill, the ability of organizations and first responders to…