Boston — Flight attendants may be at greater risk of developing several types of cancer, recent research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates.

Dallas — A recent report from the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section and the National Volunteer Fire Council details 11 best practices for minimizing cancer risk among firefighters.

Geneva, Switzerland — Workers exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays account for nearly a third of all non-melanoma skin cancer deaths, according to the results of a recent study.

This range of control valves focuses on durability, reliability and ease of operation. It features five sizes and a range of end connections to step up or down to different pipe sizes.

The ION Safety Shower Application monitors safety shower and eyewash station activation when an employee is exposed to hazardous materials.

This emergency shower unit is fully assembled and ready for installation to water supply and waste systems. It is equipped with a pull-rod-activated shower and push handle eye/face wash for quick rinsing of the eyes, face and body.

This eyewash and shower system kit modifies outdated Haws and ineffective competitive units, thereby improving functionality with advanced AXION MSR technology.

Heat Trace Showers with Halo Technology provide safe and fast eyewash and emergency shower relief in the most extreme, frigid environments.

The Gravityflo Emergency Tank Shower is designed with a mammoth 2,000-liter (528-gallon) tank to solve the dilemma regarding compliance with safety standards on a site with no running water or inadequate water pressure.

Emergency Shower Decontamination Booths are fully assembled and ready for installation to water supply and waste systems.

The Performance Series Overhead Tank Shower Model 8740 is a pre-engineered and self-contained overhead tank shower designed for indoor and non-extreme outdoor climate installations.

The Model 8740 is a cost-efficient, self-contained overhead tank shower designed for indoor installations.

Laboratory Applications Emergency Shower Booths are available with finished side exterior panels. The decontamination booths are fully assembled and ready for installation to water supply and waste systems. The shower is constructed of chemical-resistant fiberglass and comes equipped with a pull rod-activated shower and push handle eye/facewash for immediately drenching of personnel that have been exposed to hazardous chemicals. The shower features frosted front strip curtains, interior grab bars, raised deck grating, and bottom or rear drain outlet.

The Drench is equipped with a pull rod-activated shower and push-handle eye/facewash for immediate drenching of workers who have been exposed to hazardous chemicals.

Washington – Workers can now submit whistleblower complaints electronically, OSHA announced Dec. 4.

Washington — Demonstrating a commitment to worker safety, and getting a firsthand look at whether safety and health programs are working. These are two of the reasons business owners and managers should personally conduct periodic walkaround inspections, OSHA states in a recently released fact sheet.

Establishing a thoughtful training strategy will help your organization reduce costs, generate revenue and mitigate risks.

Washington – OSHA has issued a new compliance directive to help guide inspectors in the enforcement of the agency’s updated Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.

Tumwater, WA — A new hazard alert from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries outlines the roles, responsibilities and procedures of erecting and dismantling tower cranes.

Portland, OR — A recent study of residential construction supervisors in Oregon who received toolbox talks via text messages showed that their compliance with Oregon OSHA’s standard on safety meetings increased – and the delivery method was welcomed.

Columbia, SC — To help mark its 50th anniversary as a State Plan state, South Carolina OSHA is encouraging employers to provide at least 50 minutes of additional safety training to their workers during Safety Stand Down Week – set for Dec. 5-9.

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA is encouraging all employers and workers in the state to “celebrate their safety and health achievements” and examine and renew their current safety efforts during the agency’s 20th annual Safety Break for Oregon.

Washington — OSHA has added two series of FAQs to its State Plan whistleblower information website.

Washington – Adults with occupational asthma face a higher risk of developing pneumococcal disease, but only 54 percent of them are vaccinated to help ward off an infection, according to a new study from NIOSH.

Washington — The health care and social assistance industry has the highest percentage of workers with asthma among major industry groups, according to a recent study from NIOSH’s Respiratory Health Division.

Chicago — Physicians contracted by mine operators to review chest X-rays of coal miners who file “totally debilitating disease” workers’ compensation claims with the Department of Labor’s Federal Black Lung Program may have a bias strongly related to financial conflict of interest, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago suggest.

Silver Spring, MD — Workers in construction trades are at “significantly” higher risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease than non-construction workers, according to the results of a recent study.

Charlottesville, VA — Coal miners with black lung disease commonly face various mental health issues, including thoughts of suicide, results of a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia show.

Ann Arbor, MI — Around 3 out of 4 workers have kept quiet when they’ve had an illness that could infect their co-workers, according to a recent study.

The story of the 100 largest security dealers and how they performed in 2009 can be told in a Twitter update of 140 characters or less: The SDM 100 is

The metamorphosis of the security industry into a services-based business capable of serving many sectors has taken hold, evidenced by the largest security providers — the 2013 SDM 100.

Washington — A planned update to OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout standard (1910.147) has been pushed to “long-term actions” under the Department of Labor’s Spring 2023 regulatory agenda.

Arlington, VA — The Stand Down to Save Lives, set for May 17, is an “opportunity for mine owners and operators to share safety measures that can prevent injuries and deaths.”

Washington — Forklift safety and operator training will be in the spotlight June 13 as part of the 10th annual National Forklift Safety Day.

Arlington, VA – Last year, 28 miners died on the job – the lowest total on record, according to preliminary data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s direct final rule concerning advances in electronic detonators in metal and nonmetal mines has gone into effect, the agency announced March 18.

Athens, OH — Blows to the head are common among performing arts theater personnel but often go unreported by workers who may not understand how serious head injuries are, according to a recent Ohio University study.

The National Training Center (NTC), a prominent source of on-location and virtual classroom training and training materials in the various low-voltage disciplines, is offering a quick flash sale of its renown Low Voltage Library.  

Sales management software can streamline the acquisition transition by unifying the newly merged workforces via a common platform and process.

Here’s how some of the security industry’s most well-known software companies are continuing to match the needs of security integrators and dealers.

Today’s business software helps security integrators with RMR, project management and much more.

Just Add Power's Certified Integrator Workshop provides integrators with all the information needed to design, install and configure a Just Add Power AV-over-IP system while making the most of the features and functions of the company’s product line.

Steady and rapid growth in the dealer program market, like the kind Security Networks, SDM’s 2012 Dealer of the Year Honoree, has had in recent years requires more than a good marketing program or exciting services. Security Networks, West Palm Beach, Fla., prides itself on an average of 40 percent growth year-over-year for the past eight years, its president, Richard Perry, tells SDM.

Industry giant ADT is not only awake, it is focusing heavily on providing premium customer service and a better experience overall.

St. Louis – Military personnel with concussions caused by explosions had outcomes similar to personnel with concussions from other causes, according to a study from Washington University in St. Louis.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a pilot program that would allow a limited number of military veterans between 18 and 21 years old to operate a commercial motor vehicle for interstate commerce, according to a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Aug. 22 Federal Register.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on a proposed pilot program that would allow commercial motor vehicle operators one rest break of up to three consecutive hours but no less than 30 minutes during every 14-hour on-duty period.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for comments on petitions seeking to restore California’s and Washington state’s rules on meal and rest breaks for commercial truck and bus drivers.

Washington – OSHA has updated an online tool aimed at teaching small-business owners and workers how to locate workplace hazards.

Washington — To help employers prepare for the fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set to take place May 7-11, OSHA is offering a number of online resources.