Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - December 2023
Posted on December 19, 2023
The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow, with more than 200 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to the most recent additions to our member base.
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Our Work Continues — "Happy New Year" From the Board President
Posted on December 20, 2023
Dear SBC Members & Followers -
As we enter into the next year for the Safer Buildings Coalition, I am eager to continue the work of previous years. As we pursue our mission that “People will feel safe inside large buildings,” there are specific areas of focus that I hope to concentrate on growing.
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OSHA Says Hard Hats Are Out, Helmets Are In
Posted on December 20, 2023
OSHA announced that the agency is replacing traditional hard hats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets to protect them better when they are on inspection sites. In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports head injuries accounted for nearly six percent of non-fatal occupational injuries involving days away from work. Almost half of those injuries occurred when workers came in contact with an object or equipment while about 20 percent were caused by slips, trips and falls.
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Who's Hiring?
Posted on December 18, 2023
Looking for a new gig? Several SBC members are currently hiring. Visit our Career Board for open positions with Tower IQ, Day Wireless & Safe-Com Wireless.
Job seekers: Check back frequently for new opportunities.
Employers: Create an account here to start posting jobs on the Board.
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Save the Date: 2024 Wireless Tech & Policy Summit Hits Washington, DC June 4th!
Posted on December 20, 2023
We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Safer Buildings Coalition Wireless Tech & Policy Summit will take place in Washington, DC on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024.
Stay tuned for information, incl. venue, pricing, etc.
Exact 2024 sponsorship tiers and pricing TBD but are expected to be similar to 2023.
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From the Chief’s Corner: Our Christmas Gift for You!…
SBC Releases Best Practice: Understanding ERCES Backbone, Distribution, and Pathway Survivability
By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director
Posted on December 18, 2023
As I was reflecting on this year’s numerous SBC activities, I thought about requirements for backbone, distribution, and pathway survivability. We field more questions about this topic than anything else, which lead me to think about the phrase “The Gift That Keeps on Giving.” And I believe that we, at the Coalition, have put together just that. From all of us to all of you.
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A View From the Top — The In-Building Wireless Sector in Fast-Growth Mode, Challenges Remain for Workforce Development and Interference
SBC Board weighs in on the state of the in-building wireless sector
 Posted on December 19, 2023
Another busy year for the in-building wireless sector — and for us here at the Safer Buildings Coalition — is drawing to an end. As we prepare for another year of working toward fulfilling our Mission, we decided to gauge the current and future state of our sector.
So, who better to ask than our very own SBC Board of Directors -- all of whom are seasoned, thoughtful industry leaders who are up close and personal with the latest and most important developments in technology, codes & standards, enforcement and workforce development — every day?
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Exhibiting at State or National Fire Marshal Events? Help Us Put the ERCES Handbook Into the Hands of AHJs
Posted on December 20, 2023
Are you planning to attending, exhibit at, even sponsor a State or National Fire Marshal event in the new year? If so, we invite you to join our special ERCES Handbook Sponsorship Program, which allows SBC members to purchase one or more boxes of books (eight books per box) at a deep discount, affix their own labels and hand out the book to local AHJs and Radio System Staff. This is a great way to spread the enforcement message, educate jurisdiction staff, and build a relationship based on gratitude and value with book recipients.
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SBC January Town Hall Set for Jan. 25, 2024
Posted on December 20, 2023
Dear SBC Members -
We are delighted to invite you to the Safer Buildings Coalition's interactive Town Hall Meeting Thursday, January 25th, 2024 @2PM ET
Every SBC member is invited to join us for this special one-hour online event.
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Just make it up as you go? Please don’t…
By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director
Posted on November 20, 2023
One of the things I have learned during my public safety career is that there are certain people that either can’t — or don’t want to — admit that they don’t know or understand something. Instead of searching out the truth, they often just make it up as they go. That's fine if you are playing a game with a group of friends. However, if you are enforcing codes and standards, such a make-it-up-as-you-go approach is ill-advised. Having a clear understanding of what you are requiring as a code official is paramount to applying and enforcing the requirements.
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