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OSHA directive details new resolution process for whistleblower disputes

Washington – A new OSHA directive outlines procedures for the agency’s new process in assisting early resolution of whistleblower disputes.




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OIG recommends improvements for OSHA whistleblower protections

Washington – Although OSHA has improved its Whistleblower Protection Programs in recent years, the Department of Labor Office of the Inspector General had concluded that the agency could do more to strengthen protection.




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OSHA requesting comment on whistleblower anti-retaliation guidance

Washington – Stakeholders are encouraged to comment on a draft guidance document from OSHA intended to help employers develop a whistleblower protection program.




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Final rule details procedures for rail, transit whistleblower retaliation complaints

Washington – Five years after issuing an interim rule, OSHA has published a final rule regarding how to handle retaliation complaints from railroad workers and public transit workers who engage in whistleblower activities.




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Whistleblower protection advisory committee to meet in April

Washington – OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee and its work groups are scheduled to meet April 25-26 in Washington.




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Whistleblower advisory committee seeking member nominations

Washington – OSHA is seeking nominations for membership on its Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee.




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DOL renews charter for whistleblower advisory committee

Washington – OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee is set for the next two years following Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez’s renewal of the group’s charter.




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OSHA launches ‘severe violator’ pilot program to tackle whistleblower retaliation

Kansas City, MO – OSHA has launched a pilot program targeted at employers in Region 7 who “engage in egregious behavior and blatant retaliation against workers who report unsafe working conditions and violations of the law.”




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OSHA launches regional pilot program on speeding up whistleblower review process

San Francisco – OSHA has launched a pilot program in its Western region that allows whistleblowers protected by certain statutes to request that the agency stop an investigation and release findings to the Office of Administrative Law Judges.




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Final rule addresses whistleblower protections for seamen

Washington – A new final rule from OSHA is aimed at improving protections for seamen who inform the government about violations of maritime safety laws or regulations.




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OSHA to host public meeting on whistleblower issues in trucking, railroad industries

Washington — Workers in the trucking and railroad industries filed the most whistleblower complaints in 2017, according to OSHA, prompting the agency to schedule a public meeting on whistleblower issues for industry stakeholders.




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States continue to bolster whistleblower protections: PEER analysis

Washington — Most states have expanded their whistleblower protection laws over the past 12 years, including 10 states that have done so in their most recent legislative sessions, according to an analysis by watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.




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OSHA to host public meeting on whistleblower issues

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for May 14 to discuss certain provisions of its Whistleblower Protection Programs.




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OSHA announces public meeting on whistleblower program

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for May 12 to gather information on key issues facing its Whistleblower Protection Program.




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OSHA moves public meeting on whistleblower program to phone

Washington — A public meeting planned by OSHA to gather information on key issues facing its Whistleblower Protection Program will now take place over the phone, the agency has announced.




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OSHA reminder: Workplace whistleblowers have rights during COVID-19 pandemic

Washington — Retaliation against workers who report unsafe or unhealthy conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic is illegal, OSHA is reminding employers.




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Speeding up OSHA’s response to COVID-19 whistleblower complaints: DOL OIG makes recommendations

Washington — Facing a staffing shortage and an increased number of complaints related to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA must improve the efficiency of its Whistleblower Protection Program, an audit report from the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General concludes.




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Whistleblower Protection Program: OSHA to host public meeting

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for Oct. 13 to gather information on key issues facing its Whistleblower Protection Program.




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Whistleblower Protection Program: OSHA to host public meeting

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for May 19 to gather input on how it can improve its Whistleblower Protection Program.




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OSHA officials talk COVID, whistleblowers during panel discussion

Washington — The COVID-19 pandemic understandably occupied much of a May 11 panel discussion that featured three OSHA experts presenting updates of agency activities, as part of the National Safety Council’s Impact Tracks webinar series.




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Whistleblower Protection Program: OSHA public meeting will focus on migrant workers

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting on how it can improve its Whistleblower Protection Program, particularly where migrant and other vulnerable workers are concerned.




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COVID-19 whistleblowing: New fact sheet from OSHA

Washington — A new fact sheet from OSHA details protections for employees who report workplace health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, and includes other relevant information for whistleblowers.




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New York expands whistleblower protections for private-sector employees

Albany, NY — Legislation signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Oct. 28 expands whistleblower protections for the state’s private-sector employees.




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Whistleblower Protection Program: OSHA to host virtual meeting

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting to hear comments and suggestions on issues related to the agency’s Whistleblower Protection Program.




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Whistleblower Protection Program: OSHA public meeting set for Oct. 19

Washington — OSHA will host a public meeting to hear comments and suggestions on issues related to the agency’s Whistleblower Protection Program.




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DOL OIG releases list of current and planned audits for FY 2023

Washington — The adequacy of OSHA’s future pandemic planning and the effectiveness of the agency’s National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 may be evaluated this fiscal year by the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General.




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OSHA seeks comment on interim final rule governing whistleblower protections

Washington — OSHA is asking for public input on an interim final rule that governs the whistleblower protections provision of the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019.




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Whistleblower Protection Program: OSHA pilot program aims to streamline complaint intake process

Washington — OSHA is testing a “streamlined” process of filtering complaints via a yearlong Whistleblower Protection Program pilot program.




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OSHA to host virtual meeting on Whistleblower Protection Program

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for May 10 to hear stakeholder input on how it can improve outreach and training efforts for its Whistleblower Protection Program.




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OSHA to host meeting on Whistleblower Protection Program

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Oct. 24 to hear stakeholder input on how it can improve its outreach and training efforts for its Whistleblower Protection Program.




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OSHA and NLRB will work together to protect whistleblowers

Washington — OSHA and the National Labor Relations Board are collaborating to “strengthen the agencies’ partnership and outline procedures for information sharing, referrals, training and outreach” on federal whistleblower protections.




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OSHA meeting on Whistleblower Protection Program set for May 15

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for May 15 to hear stakeholder input on how it can improve its outreach and training efforts for its Whistleblower Protection Program.




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Pye-Barker Acquires to Boost Full Code Compliance Services in the Midwest

Kansas-based Safety Plus First Aid & Safety helps businesses protect their employees and customers with first-aid kits, AEDs, CPR kits and other safety equipment needed in case of a workplace injury or emergency.




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ESA Welcomes Kevin Stone as New Chairman of the Board

Kevin Stone, COO of Doyle Security Systems, succeeds John Loud as ESA Chairman, bringing his extensive industry experience to further advance the association and its mission.




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Nice Names VP of Security Sales to Lead North American Growth

Industry veteran Joe Mac McConnell will spearhead growth and innovation for Nice’s 2GIG brand and security solutions portfolio.




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FAST Welcomes Allied Universal's Jim Lantrip to Board of Directors

Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services brings more than three decades of experience to the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) board of directors.




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PPVAR Welcomes Everon’s Tammy Cozby to Board of Directors

Cozby, vice president of commercial monitoring at Everon, will serve on the PPVAR board as vice president for the alarm industry.




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Pye-Barker Acquires Phoenix Fire Systems, Now Operates in 41 States

“Phoenix Fire’s team knows their craft and their customers, and that’s a winning combination for a successful business,” expressed Pye-Barker CEO Bart Proctor.




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Convergint Expands Midwest Footprint With Esscoe Buy

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lake Zurich, Ill., Esscoe provides customers with essential security, life safety, and mass notification systems.




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Pye-Barker Expands Tri-State Reach With Altronics Security Acquisition

Serving commercial customers throughout eastern Pennsylvania and the Tri-State area, Altronics will work with Pye-Barker's established fire protection and security teams in the region to provide localized service. 




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Home Assistant Founder Joins Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors

Z-Wave Alliance actively recruits smart home and IoT leaders to join, direct and contribute to the completely member-driven organization on a mission to chart the course of the future of Z-Wave technology and the smart home.




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Guardian Alarm Expands in Midwest With SDG Acquisition

The SDG acquisition will serve to strengthen Guardian Alarm’s footprint in the market, enabling it to serve more households and businesses in the Columbus, Ohio, area. 




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Pye-Barker Acquires Peak Alarm, Adding 6 Locations in Western U.S.

Peak Alarm has six locations in Utah, Idaho and Colorado, and extends coverage throughout these states and into Wyoming, Oregon and Nevada.




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Cook & Boardman Acquires Mullins Building Products

Founded in 1964, Mullins is a traditional commercial door and hardware material supplier and installer, serving customers throughout Alabama.




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Pye-Barker Acquires Pasco Fire & Safety Equipment in Tampa Metro Area

Pasco has been a trusted name in central Florida since 1992, having earned the confidence of area businesses by providing reliable service and caring for customers with integrity, according to an announcement.




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Axon Completes Deal to Acquire Dedrone

Axon said the transaction will enable it to advance drone as first responder programs and safeguard against unauthorized threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems.




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Synerion USA Extends Security Market Presence With Qumulex Buy

Qumulex is a Fishers, Ind.-based provider of cloud-based video surveillance and access control solutions.




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Pye-Barker Purchases Louisiana Life-Safety Integrator DACSIS

DACSIS’s expertise in full fire code protection complements the offerings of Pye-Barker’s nearby commercial alarm and security teams.




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Allegion Acquires SOSS Door Hardware

A leading manufacturer of premium hinges and door hardware, SOSS primarily sells its solutions in North American non-residential markets. 




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ASSA ABLOY to Sell Citizen ID Business to TOPPAN

The Citizen ID business area of HID manufactures, designs and implements physical and mobile identity solutions for government to citizen programs around the globe.