e Latch DOOR App Offers AI-Enabled Features & Real-Time Property Management By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:36:20 -0400 Latch CEO Jamie Siminoff presented a virtual reveal event on June 4, during which he explained how the app combines the technology and unique data of each building to serve timely and relevant information to residents and property managers. Full Article
e Ultimate Safety Net: The Vital Importance of Home Cellular Backup By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Here's why cellular backup security has become essential in ensuring continuous protection among the various options available. Full Article
e How Advances in Home Management Are Enhancing Lifestyles & Security By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Home management solutions continue to see significant advancements, offering consumers enhanced convenience, security and energy efficiency. Full Article
e State of the Market: How Smart Home Integration Fuels the Security Market By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Industry insiders from leading companies elucidate how smart home integration and shifting consumer preferences are driving growth and future trends in the residential security market. Full Article
e 2GIG Empowers Security Dealers to Thrive in Smart Home Market By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As the smart home market continues to expand, security dealers are seeking reliable and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of homeowners and businesses. Full Article
e How AI Is Making Smart Homes More Secure By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:31:09 -0400 Highlighted are benefits of AI-enabled automation and interoperability, while addressing key considerations for security integrators in managing vulnerabilities and optimizing smart home ecosystems. Full Article
e Proptech Unveiled: Navigating the Future of Real Estate Innovation & Security By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Explore how proptech is transforming the real estate sector, while addressing key challenges and opportunities for security integrators in this evolving landscape. Full Article
e ASSA ABLOY Acquires Level Lock to Create Ambient Property Technologies Subsidiary By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:11:08 -0400 Level Lock was founded in 2016 by John Martin and Ken Goto and has approximately 70 employees. Full Article
e Smart Building Solutions Gain Traction Among Multifamily Properties, Study Finds By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:35:48 -0400 A new study by Parks Associates reveals that smart building solutions are increasingly being adopted by multifamily properties, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Full Article
e Confined space rescue provisions By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 What rescue provisions must be in place for entry into a simple confined space that isn’t a permit space? Full Article
e Confined spaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Where can confined spaces be found? Full Article
e Confined space hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 When an area is identified as a confined space, what does an employer need to do about it? Full Article
e Monitoring multiple confined space entries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Can I use one attendant to electronically monitor multiple 1910.146 confined space entries? Full Article
e FAQs about confined space entry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
e Confined-space gas detection: catalytic bead vs. infrared technology By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 What is the best technology for detecting combustible gases in confined spaces? Full Article
e Attendant and entrant squawk talk By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Do all confined spaces require electronic equipment for effective communication between the attendant and entrants? Full Article
e Confined space rescue: Have a plan By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 What elements should a confined space rescue plan include? Full Article
e COVID-19 and confined spaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 What best practices can employers follow to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 inside confined spaces? Full Article
e Gas detection in confined spaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 OSHA requires a direct-reading portable gas detector to test the atmosphere in a confined space before my workers enter. Why is a direct-reading monitor needed instead of an alarm-only monitor? Full Article
e Working confidently in confined spaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Shane McEwen, Blackline Safety, explains how organizations incorporating "connected safety" into their worker safety programs can minimize the risk of hazardous tasks performed in confined spaces. Full Article
e Confined space monitoring By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 When it comes to protecting workers in confined spaces, what are some monitoring best practices? Full Article
e Quiz yourself on OSHA confined space regulations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:04:00 -0400 Spot your knowledge gaps on OSHA regulations about confined spaces. Full Article
e Workers in certain industries and jobs at higher risk of dying from COPD: CDC By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Atlanta — An elevated risk of death linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among workers in certain industries and occupations highlights the need for better employee health policies and targeted interventions, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Article
e EPA aims to reduce worker exposure to ethylene oxide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to lower emissions of ethylene oxide – a gas that’s used to sterilize medical devices and has been linked to cancer and neurological problems. Full Article
e Female health care workers need better protection from radiation, doctors say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 London — A group of physicians is calling on health care employers to provide female workers who are exposed to on-the-job radiation with added protections to minimize their risk of breast cancer. Full Article
e Contest aimed at weeding out counterfeit N95s has a winner By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The developer of an N95 respirator validation phone app and website is the winner of NIOSH’s Counterfeit N95 Challenge. Full Article
e OSHA renews emphasis programs in the South By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Dallas — OSHA Region 6 has renewed two of its emphasis programs and revised another. Full Article
e Healthy desk duty By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that sitting for long periods of time at work can increase your risk of stress and strain. Full Article
e Protect your eyes from the computer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Computer vision syndrome, a condition with symptoms including headaches, dry eyes and blurred vision, can occur in any work environment that requires extended periods of time looking at a computer monitor. Full Article
e Take steps to prevent eyestrain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Do you ever find yourself rubbing your eyes, blinking repeatedly and looking away from your computer screen? You may be experiencing eyestrain. Full Article
e Feeling the strain? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Many employees spend the majority of their days working on computers. That adds up to a lot of screen time, which can result in eyestrain. Full Article
e Medications and hearing loss By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 How can I tell if an employee’s hearing is being affected by medications, noise exposure or both? What can be done about it? Full Article
e Preventing the spread of sickness By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 We all work in a close work environment. When one person becomes ill, we all seem to get sick. Are there any safeguards we can put in place to minimize the spread of viruses and infections among co-workers? Full Article
e Banned handwashing products By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Can you bring me up to speed on which handwashing product ingredients are no longer compliant with federal regulations? Full Article
e The 5 Universal Wastes: Keeping Employees and the Environment Safe By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Download a free white paper containing expert guidance to help you keep your business, your employees and the environment safe when dealing with universal wastes. Full Article
e Prevent heat-related illness By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 What do safety professionals need to know about heatstroke and how to prepare for these emergencies? Full Article
e Heat stress By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How do I calculate heat stress? Full Article
e Hand protection and skin health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 What measures can we take to promote hand health in industrial settings where employees frequently handle stains, grease, adhesives or chemicals? Full Article
e Men exposed to extremely low EMFs at work may face increased risk of ALS: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Utrecht, The Netherlands – On-the-job exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields may double men’s risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, according to a new study from researchers in The Netherlands. Full Article
e OSHA, FCC collaborate on guide for communication tower workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – OSHA and the Federal Communications Commission have published a best practices guide intended to reduce injuries among communication tower workers. Full Article
e Water pipe repair method not as safe as previously thought, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 West Lafayette, IN – A common procedure used to repair water pipes can release hazardous chemicals into the air and should be re-evaluated for its risks to workers, the public and the environment, according to researchers from Purdue University. Full Article
e Inspect guyed communication tower anchors for corrosion, new video urges By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Watertown, SD – A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors highlights how to perform proper anchor corrosion inspections on guyed towers. Full Article
e NEHA to host webinar on possible risks of popular water pipe repair method By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Denver – On the heels of a recent Purdue University study suggesting that a popular method for repairing water pipes can release hazardous chemicals into the air, the National Environmental Health Association will host a one-hour webinar on Oct. 5 to discuss potential risks to workers and the public. Full Article
e New video for tower workers: Safe use of snow-tracked vehicles By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Watertown, SD — A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors highlights the proper operation of snow-tracked vehicles when accessing remote tower locations. Full Article
e NFPA 70E: A look at the 2018 edition By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:06:00 -0500 The National Fire Protection Agency’s standard for electrical workplace safety, NFPA 70E, is revised every three years. Safety+Health presents an overview of some key elements of the 2018 edition. Full Article
e Safety bulletin focuses on horizontal directional drilling hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has published a Safety and Health Information Bulletin intended to help underground utility workers and employers avoid hazards associated with horizontal directional drilling. Full Article
e OSHA releases fact sheet on whistleblower protections in nuclear industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA is informing certain nuclear industry employees of their whistleblower protections, in a recently issued fact sheet. Full Article
e SIF exposures higher among utilities workers: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Oxnard, CA — Workers in the utilities industry are at an increased risk of serious injuries and fatalities (also called SIFs), according to a recent study from safety consulting firm DEKRA Insight. Full Article
e Falls to lower level top list of work-related deaths in Massachusetts: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Boston — Falls to a lower level were the leading a cause of fatal worker injuries in Massachusetts from 2014 to 2015, representing nearly 17 percent of the state’s workplace fatalities, according to a report released Oct. 16 by the state’s Department of Public Health. Full Article
e New for members: Free Excavation Toolkit By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The National Safety Council Construction & Utilities Division has launched an Excavation Toolkit. Full Article