An emergency first aid kit is an essential item in any workplace and can their locations can be integrated into AlertCom’s office floor plan. Accidents and injuries can happen at any time, and having a well-stocked first aid kit on hand can help prevent further injury and even save lives. Here are some steps to…
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You want to create a culture of safety at your church. The question is how do you do that? Prayers and petitions to God for protection are great. However, it is your job to create a culture of safety at your church. Creating culture is a result of the values, beliefs, and habits that are…
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School safety is multifaceted. There is not one single solution to creating a safe school environment. There are many pieces of the puzzle that must be placed to achieve a higher level of safety at school, the following are a few must haves when it comes to school safety. Mental health services for staff and…
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If you’ve ever watched the news, you are probably aware of some of the major threats to campus safety that have started to become regular occurrences across the country. You might also be wondering what–if anything–can be done to help reduce the threats to your school. There is a solution, thankfully. That is to find…
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These 5 ways to increase safety at your school are very timely after yet another school shooting. As staff and students who spend the majority of their week in a school building now is the time to increase school safety. Educators and the children we place in their care deserve to learn and grow without…
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Finding the right emergency notification system for your business can be overwhelming. Whether you have a large organization or a small start up you need the right emergency notification system. Imagine a disgruntled employee comes to your building with the intent to take out his pain on others. It’s 9 am and employees are piling…
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School staff is entrusted each and every day to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all of their students. That doesn’t just mean helping them to learn, but also to keep them safe from any threats or hazards–whether they are human-caused emergencies or natural disasters. Creating proper threat response solutions is the key…
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How critical is response time in an emergency? Do minutes really matter? According to research; “Just a five minute delay, say from seven minutes to 12 minutes, can result in the odds of death increasing by 46%.” Crisis occurs in a moment A normal day can turn into a crisis in a moment. Medical emergencies…
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You don’t need to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. A controversial statement for sure. 9-1-1 has always been the go-to for emergency response. Alert-Com is better than calling 9-1-1. In November of 1967 the FCC met with AT&T to find a means to establish a universal emergency number. The code 9-1-1 was chosen and implemented in…
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How to create a healthy work environment is a question every leader needs to ask. The average American worker spends 40% of their life at work. A healthy work environment is crucial to the success of an organization. Health and safety are two of the highest needs in life. Great communication is crucial to create…
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