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High-Rise Building COVID-19 Safety The following information is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. For guidance about how to comply with Coronavirus regulations relative to your high-rise facility, please contact state and/or local government officials such as OSHA and/or facility management. Whether you own or manage a high-rise facility, you’re likely starting to wonder about facility management amid COVID-19. Although some governors have …
High-Rise Disaster Safety Tips People who live or work in high-rise residential or commercial buildings face very specific disaster-preparedness challenges. Emergencies such as fires, bomb scares, weather-related incidents and earthquakes present special dangers for high-occupancy buildings, such as dormitories, apartment homes, condominiums and office complexes. The best defense is a coordinated emergency-response plan that identifies potential risks and outlines the best response. With limited access to …
Best Practices for Workplace Safety Despite the migration of millions of American employees to home offices, 78 percent of the U.S. workforce still report for duty at a company facility, at least part-time. So, safety in the workplace remains of paramount importance. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports there were approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2016, which occurred at a rate of 2.9 cases per 100 full-time workers. …
Emergency Preparedness Month Each year, government organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) , nonprofit agencies, such as the American Red Cross and private enterprise, including Allied Universal , to mark September as the official month to observe national emergency preparedness. All year long, members of educational, municipal and community groups across the United States should prepare to respond to an infectious …
Great California Shakeout 2018 International ShakeOut Day 10-18-18 Each area of the United States is susceptible to certain types of natural disasters. Whether they morph into full-blown catastrophes depends on what we do now to prepare, survive and recover. One potential disaster that threatens millions of Americans each year is earthquakes. To help people prepare, FEMA sponsors an annual campaign designed to inspire ShakeOut drills each October. This year’s Great ShakeOut will be on 10/18/18 at 10:18 …
CERC Training One of the most important tools for effective disaster management is communication. With lives at risk, the need to quickly, effectively and accurately communicate is crucial. To train stakeholders and entire communities to make the best possible decisions for their well-being during a crisis or emergency, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) developed Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) in 2002. CERC draws from lessons learned by public health officials, …
Focus on Active Shooter Situations Allied Universal Fire Life Safety Services recognizes National Safety Month Observed each June, National Safety Month is an educational effort organized by the National Safety Council (NSC), which focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. With the hashtag #KeepEachOtherSafe, the campaign concentrates on one aspect of safety each week. NSC efforts align with the Allied Universal Fire Life Safety Training …
Fall Holiday Gathering Safety Tips During this unprecedented time as we approach the upcoming Fall holidays, please remember the following tips from the Center for Disease (CDC)* and how you can help protect yourself and others around you. Small groups – The safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is to celebrate with people in your household. If you do plan to spend Thanksgiving with people outside your household, take steps to make your celebration safer. The location of the gathering – Indoor …
Privacy Policy Last Updated: October 11, 2024 Our Policy Allied Universal (“we” or “us”) respects and understands concerns about confidentiality and privacy, and we take reasonable steps designed to ensure that the personal information you give us is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy applies to Allied Universal and the data collected through this website, www.aus.com , through other Allied Universal websites where this policy is posted, and offline. In this Privacy Policy, we …
Clery Act Considerations: Now and Into the Future form > As academic institutions face continuing uncertainty, regulatory compliance is increasingly essential as both an institutional obligation and a roadmap for best practices in campus safety and security. In this free one-hour webinar, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of our expert panel and will gain a better understanding of the institutional obligations of the CleryAct; both now and into the future. Topics include: Rescission of the …
