Abstract: The present invention is a sensing alarm adapted to provide both (or either) visual and audible alarms to the operator upon the occurrence of an event. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a housing adapted to retain and store control electronics, an indicator on housing which is in electronic communication with the control electronics through a switch, a receiving bracket and a reciprocal contact bracket, at least both members being securely attached to a top portion of the housing and both members being in electrical communication with the control electronics so that when compression occurs between the brackets, an alarm event occurs. In another embodiment, the control electronics may further include a microprocessor in electrical communication with the switch, the microprocessor being adapted to transmit information with a remotely located computer.