What is negligent security? Negligent security is a premises liability claim alleging that a property owner or manager failed to take reasonable steps to protect people on the property from…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…