Incidents of violence in workplace settings happen all too frequently. These tragedies serve as a reminder of the critical need for every organization to develop a workplace violence prevention program, in order to provide a safe environment for employees, customers and visitors. Given the volume of tragic incidents, preventing workplace violence can feel like a daunting task. To help, Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) security expert Lauris Freidenfelds recently authored “Prioritizing Workplace Violence Prevention” for Risk Management magazine, the official publication of RIMS, the Risk Management Society. Freidenfelds is senior project manager for TEC, responsible for the project management of…

This May, the International Code Council (ICC) celebrates the 41st anniversary of Building Safety Month. The month-long event celebrates and promotes advances in the construction of safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient buildings.  According to the ICC, “Safety in the built environment is an essential component of maintaining public health.”  Today, more than ever, there is a need for the adoption of modern, regularly-updated building codes. And, building codes are society’s best way of protecting homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores and entertainment venues from disasters such as fire, weather-related events, and structural collapse. Our code officials work diligently to keep…

The most prestigious honor bestowed at Telgian each year is the Pat Ryan Team Spirit Award, which was created in memory of Telgian associate Pat Ryan. From amongst the many nominations submitted, three finalists were selected for their outstanding contributions. These include Telgian Fire Safety Field Inspector II Tammy Mayo, Telgian Fire Safety Director of Repair Services Loraina Eldridge and Telgian Engineering and Consulting Project Assistant Supervisor Teresa Alvarado, pictured left to right, above.                  Nominees also deserving congratulations include Telgian Fire Safety’s Katherine Arellano, Michael Blokker, Teresa Brown, Christine Colton, Christopher Connolly,…

Telgian’s fire protection expert Tom Parrish will present a Code Enforcement Fire Safety Inspections webinar on May 13, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern. This course discusses what to expect during an AHJ fire safety inspection of an occupied building, typically conducted by a fire marshal, fire inspector or an engine company. Participants will learn about NFPA 1031 ‘Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner’ and the minimum Job Performance Requirements (JPR) of a fire inspector, as well as best practices identified by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). As a veteran instructor and speaker,…

Navigating fire safety in a pandemic world? From fire safety systems inspections, testing, maintenance and repair, to reopening buildings, plus changes in use, there are a myriad of issues that facilities managers must address. With careful thought and some planning, businesses can operate while mitigating these risks. Telgian Fire Safety expert Ralph Bless recently explored just how businesses can operate while addressing risks in the article “Responsible Priorities” in IFMA‘s FMJ magazine. Bless is the Vice President of Account Management at Telgian and is a licensed professional engineer with more than 39 years of experience in fire protection services. He…