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ASSA ABLOY’s Shielded Openings Absorb Radio & Magnetic Waves

Electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI-RFI) can disrupt the performance of sensitive communications systems and devices, potentially compromising confidential data.




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LifeSafety Power Adds Intelligence to Power Conversion Modules

The B150 step-down converter offers an additional voltage in a FlexPower system by converting a higher input voltage to a lower output.




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Resideo Captures & Identifies Movements With Indoor Camera

The camera offers high-quality, reliable video and a variety of AlarmNet 360 video service plans for RMR.




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Altronix Supplies Uninterrupted Power for Critical Security Systems

Circ1ATS ensures continuous power delivery, making it ideal for environments where downtime is not an option.




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ASSA ABLOY’s Reader Recognizes 3,000 Faces

Embedded in a modern and ergonomically designed structure, iDFace provides exceptional performance with unmatched facial recognition and authentication performance.




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Altronix Powers & Provides Backup for ERCES

COMMBATT1 provides power for either 12VDC or 24VDC systems, and accommodates up to two (2) internal 55AH batteries.




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Dahua Technology Brings Video Intercom to Apartments

In the case of upgrading or installing the intercom system in old residences, installers do not need to rewire.




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Pimloc Ensures Redaction in High-Traffic Environments

The solution was designed with high-traffic environments in mind, such as football stadiums, entertainment venues and busy public locations.




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Suprema’s Display-Free Solution Protects Facial Authentication Data

The solutions addressed concerns through its display-free design and highly secure 'Template on Mobile' (ToM) authentication method.




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AXIS Thermal Camera’s Protect Perimeters Regardless of Weather or Lighting

This robust, halogen-free thermal camera provides users with both reliable and consistent detection and verification at all hours of the day, regardless of weather or lighting conditions.




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March Networks Brings AI-Powered Search Feature to LPR Solutions

Using generative AI, video snapshot images are transformed into a searchable database, allowing users to find key operational issues by simply speaking commands.




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Alcatraz AI’s Facial Authentication is Water & Dust Resistant

Alcatraz AI has launched Rock X, an indoor and outdoor biometric security and access control solution.




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Axis Notifies Users of Image Quality Issues

AXIS Image Health Analytics notifies users of any issues with image quality and ensures that the cameras being used are capturing the right images at all times.




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Altronix Extends Ethernet Range With Pace

Altronix offers its line of Pace products that et you locate IP devices beyond the standard Ethernet range.




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RGB Spectrum Mobilizes Control Room Solution

The kit is a complete, miniaturized mobile control room that provides a comprehensive suite of display and communication capabilities in a deployable enclosure.




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Sentry Enterprises Reduces Employee Identity Fraud Risk

Sentry Enterprises has launched SentryCard360 to address the escalating risks of employee identity fraud, including the rise of new hire bait & switch schemes.




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Altronix Timer Prevents Programming Loss During Power Failures

Tempo724Q has flash memory, which prevents loss of programming during power failures and can handle up to 420 weekly events with 30 programmable holiday dates.




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VMP’s 30th Anniversary Catalog Showcases New Products

For 2024, VMP is featuring more than 20 new products that have not been in previous catalogs.




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Hikvision Expands ColorVu Kits With Panoramic Cameras

Each kit includes a 4K PoE NVR, multiple turret cameras, and the 4 MP Panoramic Fixed Turret Network Camera. The EKI-K82T47C kit provides clarity with 24/7 color imaging, motion detection, and robust security features.




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Kwikset Handlesets Combine Security & Design

Kwikset, a brand of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Division, has launched two new offerings: the Prava handleset and the Daylon storeroom function.




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Nice Brings Automation to Video Doorbell

Features like Auto Discover/Auto Configure ensure quick installation for the integrator, and complete integration with the Nice Home Management platform provides the homeowner with reliable surveillance access across multiple devices.




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Opioid-related worker deaths skyrocket in Massachusetts: report

Boston — The rate of opioid-related overdose deaths among Massachusetts workers in 2016 and 2017 rose 83.7% over the previous five-year period, with construction and agricultural occupations experiencing dramatic jumps, according to a recent report from the state’s Department of Public Health.




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Fall 2021 regulatory agenda: OSHA considers revoking Arizona’s State Plan status

Washington — The Department of Labor’s regulatory agenda for Fall 2021, released Dec. 10, includes a proposed rule that – should OSHA decide to move forward on it – would revoke Arizona’s State Plan status.




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AMA task force recommendations aimed at solving nation’s drug-related overdose, death epidemic

Elk Grove Village, IL — The American Medical Association, along with more than two dozen other organizations, has issued a list of recommendations to help end the nation’s epidemic of drug-related overdose and death.




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New York State DOL answers FAQs on cannabis use and the workplace

New York — More than six months after New York legalized recreational use of marijuana, the state’s department of labor has published a guidance document intended to help employers navigate the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.




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DOT proposes oral fluid drug testing as an alternative method

Washington — The Department of Transportation has issued a proposed rule that would revise industry drug testing protocol by adding oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing for commercial motor vehicle operators and workers in other safety-sensitive transportation positions.




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Positive drug tests for U.S. workers at highest level in 20 years: annual index

Secaucus, NJ — Paced by a continuing increase in marijuana positivity rates, the positive drug test rate for U.S. workers reached its highest level in two decades in 2021, according to an annual analysis conducted by lab services provider Quest Diagnostics.




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Sharp uptick in fatal on-the-job drug overdoses in Kentucky spurs hazard alert

Lexington, KY — Responding to an “alarming trend” of drug overdose deaths in the workplace statewide over a recent 18-month period, the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center recently issued a hazard alert.




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Preventing Impairment in the Workplace Act calls for NIOSH training program

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the House would direct NIOSH to create a national workplace training program aimed at helping employers recognize, respond to and prevent on-the-job impairment.




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DOT proposes use of electronic forms for drug and alcohol testing

Washington — The Department of Transportation is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would allow the use of electronic forms and signatures for drug and alcohol testing.




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Freight-carrier alliance pushes for federal recognition of hair-sample drug testing

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on a freight-carrier alliance petition regarding the use of hair samples as a drug-testing method for commercial motor vehicle drivers.




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Marijuana and work-related asthma: New hazard alert

Tumwater, WA — Exposure to cannabis dust, fume or smoke can lead to the development of work-related asthma, warns a new hazard alert from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.




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Opioids and overdose risk: Study looks at on- vs. off-the-job injuries

Surrey, British Columbia — For people who are prescribed opioids to treat injury-related pain, experiencing their injury on the job may have a “protective effect” against the risk of future drug overdose.




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FMCSA denies petition for federal recognition of hair-sample drug testing

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a petition calling on the agency to recognize hair samples as an alternative drug-testing method for truckers, reasserting a long-standing position that it lacks the statutory authority to do so.




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CPWR report examines causes of death for current, retired and former construction workers

Silver Spring, MD — Of the nearly 225,000 construction worker deaths recorded in 2020, 60% of those workers were at least 65 years old, according to a new report from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.




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NTSB report spotlights ‘growing problem’ of cannabis and other substances

Washington — Although alcohol is a factor in nearly 1 out of 3 traffic deaths, federal and state agencies need to also address driver impairment from cannabis and prescription and over-the-counter drugs.




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Truckers: What’s your take on marijuana legalization?

Washington — The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truck drivers to take a survey on the impact of marijuana legalization on driving and industry operations.




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NSC launches cannabis safety resources

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council wants to help employers and employees understand the impact cannabis use can have on workplace safety.




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DOT to include oral fluid option as alternative drug-testing method

Washington — The Department of Transportation has approved oral fluid drug testing as an alternative to urine testing for truck drivers and workers in other safety-sensitive transportation positions.




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Recovery-friendly workplaces can help combat the nation’s opioid crisis: report

Washington — The opioid epidemic has had a wide-ranging impact on U.S. workers, but employers who support recovery can help, a new policy report states.




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More workers testing positive for marijuana, annual index shows

Secaucus, NJ — The percentage of workers testing positive for marijuana after an on-the-job incident or injury hit a 25-year high in 2022, according to an analysis conducted by Quest Diagnostics.




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Many truckers say marijuana legalization doesn’t impact safety: report

Washington — Although initial data suggests that marijuana legalization has “negatively impacted highway safety,” it’s still “too soon to calculate” an overall relationship between the two, according to a new report.




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Researchers say zero-tolerance cannabis policies may be ‘too broad’

Toronto — Instead of having a zero-tolerance policy on cannabis use, employers may want to consider “minimum wait periods before a work shift when cannabis consumption is not allowed,” researchers say.




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FDA approves another over-the-counter spray for treating opioid overdose

Washington — The approval of a second over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray for emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose is a “game-changer” for its lifesaving potential, the National Safety Council says.




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DOT goes ‘Back to Basics’ for drug and alcohol testing agents

Washington — The Department of Transportation has created “reminders” that highlight common issues service agents encounter during the drug and alcohol testing process.




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Becoming a recovery-friendly workplace: New guide for small businesses

Lexington, KY — A new toolkit from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center is intended to help small businesses hire, support and retain workers recovering from a substance use disorder.




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Newly updated: Substance use disorder webpage for federal workers and contractors

Washington — The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has updated its online hub of information and resources on substance use disorder and recovery.




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Is your workplace ready to respond to an opioid overdose?

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is raising awareness of over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray for emergency treatment of opioid overdoses in the workplace.




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Study finds public transit workers exposed to fentanyl residue, meth smoke

Seattle — Public train and bus operators face secondhand exposure from passenger drug use, potentially affecting their physical and mental health, according to a new report.




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Login changes coming for users of DOT’s drug-testing database

Washington — The Department of Transportation is changing how users access the Drug and Alcohol Testing Management Information System.