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Active ventilator

STLFLX AirGUARDZ, powered by AIR+ Smart Mask, is a revolutionary innovation in protective mask technology.




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Particulate system

The PN 9907-G Series EZ AIR Flex Grinding Air Shield SAR is a complete particulate system intended for industrial grinding applications for which combined respiratory, eye and face protection is required.




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Older workers’ stress levels higher when support, resources are lacking: study

Portland, OR — Older workers feel more stress than their younger colleagues when employers don’t provide the support and resources necessary for employees to do their jobs well, results of a recent study from Portland State University suggest.




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Show compassion, provide stability, share hope: Total Worker Health experts talk return-to-work planning

Washington — The director of NIOSH’s Office for Total Worker Health says employers should think about the physical and mental health needs of their employees returning to the job amid the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Study links physical stress on the job to cognitive decline, memory loss later in life

Fort Collins, CO — Physically demanding work may lead to poor memory and faster aging of the brain among older adults, results of a recent study led by researchers from Colorado State University show.




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How to Tap Marketing Development Dollars With Tech Partners

Learn how manufacturers and other vendors can provide value to your business beyond that of hardware and services. 




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How to Create the Ultimate Landing Page

Landing pages convert more traffic because they are focused on one goal or call to action by providing information about a specific offer or item.




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How to Align With Security Industry Prospects Strategically & Formulaically in 2024

Your potential security customers need a rational and relational foundation before connecting with your brand. And there’s a powerful and predictable way to do that.




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How Technology Will Impact AVS-01 & Alarm Response

Artificial intelligence, analytics and other sensing technologies are expected to play a key role in responding to intrusion and other life safety alarm events.




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AVS-01 Rollout: Insights from Alarm & Monitoring Industry Stakeholders

David Holl speaks to executives from monitoring centers and emergency communication centers about their involvement in the initial pilot programs for the AVS-01 standard.





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1-on-1 With a Winner: Fiore Ayala, 2023 Monitoring Center Manager of the Year

SDM spoke with the 2023 TMA Monitoring Center Manager of the Year. Ayala is the director of operations at Rapid Response Monitoring Services.




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Why TMA-AVS-01 Enhances Public Safety & Security Collaboration

Industry insiders convened at ISC West to discuss AVS-01, a new ANSI-accredited standard aimed at improving alarm validation and enhancing communication between the security sector and public safety agencies.




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California oil refinery safety regulations approved

Sacramento, CA – The California Department of Industrial Relations and the California Environmental Protection Agency have approved final regulations intended to improve hazard prevention and management at the state’s 15 oil refineries.




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Rollback of offshore drilling regulations prompts concerns about safety of workers, environment

Port Fourchon, LA — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s rollback of certain provisions of a rule intended to prevent a repeat of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig disaster will maintain safety and environmental protections, the agency claims, as advocacy groups announce their intention to fight the move.




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BSEE launches text notification system for offshore oil and gas workers

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement recently unveiled a free text message alert system that delivers the agency’s safety alerts and bulletins to offshore oil and gas workers on the Outer Continental Shelf.




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FACEValue: EMT killed in ambulance crash

A 27-year-old emergency medical technician was killed when the ambulance she was riding in struck an elevated train track support beam. The victim worked for an independent ambu-lance service that had been operating for 45 years




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Flagger Safety 101

In 2017, 132 workers died in roadway work zone crashes, according to WorkZoneSafety.org.




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Milestone CEO Emphasizes Industry Collaboration for Responsible AI

Milestone Systems held press meetings during the opening day of ISC West, April 10, for timely discussions on balancing technology innovation and responsibility.




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Paxton Launches Tech Tour at ADI Locations Across the U.S.

The Paxton Tech Tour is a free half-day commercial and technical experience that gives security installers and integrators an opportunity to see live product demos and get hands-on with Paxton’s extensive product line.




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SIA Opens Applications for SIA RISE Scholarship

Applying for the SIA RISE Scholarship is open to SIA student members and employees of SIA member companies in North America who are part of the SIA RISE community.




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Seattle Adopts Verified Alarm Response, Raising Alarm Industry & Public Safety Concerns

Seattle alarm companies were given just two weeks' notice that, starting October 1, the police department will no longer respond to unverified intrusion alarms.





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Cargo pilots should be included in rest regulations, association says

Louisville, KY – To mark the one-year anniversary of a plane crash that killed two UPS pilots, the Independent Pilots Association has renewed calls to address fatigue.




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FAA confirms date for air ambulance rule

Washington – A final rule regarding safety regulations for helicopter air ambulances will go into effect April 22, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced.




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Legislation would extend rest requirements to cargo pilots

Washington – Cargo pilots would receive the same legal protections against fatigued flying as passenger aircraft pilots under legislation recently introduced in the Senate.




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New legislation would require epinephrine injectors on airplanes

Washington – A group of senators has proposed new legislation that would require commercial airlines to carry epinephrine auto-injectors to help protect passengers with severe allergies.




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NTSB makes recommendations for preventing lithium battery fires on cargo planes

Washington – In an effort to prevent overheating, fires and explosions on cargo planes, officials from the National Transportation Safety Board have issued a pair of safety recommendations regarding the bulk shipment of lithium batteries.




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UN agency bans lithium batteries as cargo on passenger planes

Washington – The United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization has banned all shipments of lithium-ion batteries as cargo on passenger planes because of possible fire risks.




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New legislation aims to prevent flight attendant fatigue

Washington – A bill introduced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) would require airlines to provide flight attendants with at least 10 hours off between work shifts.




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For airplanes, drone collisions a greater hazard than bird strikes: FAA study

Washington — A high-speed collision with a drone would leave an airliner with more structural damage than if a bird of similar weight struck the plane, according to a recent study from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence.




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Proposed rule permitting drones to fly at night, over people includes provisions for closed or restricted workplaces

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule that would allow civilians to operate drones at night and over populated areas without a waiver, amending current regulations that prohibit such activities.




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Cabin Air Safety Act: Lawmakers introduce legislation in House, Senate

Washington — Legislation introduced in both chambers of Congress is aimed at enhancing the safety of the air supply on commercial aircraft to protect crew and passengers.




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Legislators push to bar unruly passengers from commercial flights

Washington — People who’ve been convicted of assaulting airline employees would be prohibited from boarding commercial aircraft, under bipartisan legislation introduced April 6 in the House and Senate.




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FAA asks laser manufacturers to warn consumers of potential danger to planes

Washington — Citing a growing trend of people pointing lasers at airplanes, the Federal Aviation Administration is calling for product labels warning consumers that the safety of flight crews and passengers is being put at risk.




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Legislation aimed at protecting flight crews from toxic fumes

Washington — A bipartisan bill reintroduced in both chambers of Congress is intended to make the air safer to breathe for crews and passengers on commercial aircraft.




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FAA is urging the public not to point lasers at airplanes

Washington — Reports of people pointing lasers at aircraft – a federal crime – have reached an all-time high, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.




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Lawmakers call for action on pilot, air traffic controller mental health

Washington — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to make the aviation industry safer by taking “decisive actions to reduce the stigma around mental health care.”




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GHS video, quiz and Powerpoint from the Maine Department of Labor

The Maine Department of Labor is offering free GHS training materials.




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Work zone awareness quiz, tips and driving simulator from New York DOT

The New York State Department of Transportation's website offers work zone awareness training tools.




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Test your knowledge about heat-related illnesses

How much do you know about heat-related illnesses? Take this quiz to find out.




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Trucking research institute launches fatigue management website

Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations, has launched a website on commercial motor vehicle operator fatigue management.




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New tool allows employers to calculate cost of motor vehicle crashes

Vienna, VA — Motor vehicle crashes cost U.S. employers up to $47.4 billion annually in direct expenses, according to the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, which has developed a calculator to help organizations determine their own costs.




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NIST launches tool to help assess ventilation and indoor air quality

Gaithersburg, MD — “In many buildings, ventilation is often misunderstood or infrequently assessed,” says the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which has created an online tool designed to help determine indoor air quality.




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Webbing belt with retractable lanyard system

For maximum durability and safety, Hammerhead Industries can mount any of its 2-Axis Gear Keeper retractable lanyards directly to its webbing belt.




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Avoid allergic reactions to latex

For some workers, particularly those in the health care field who wear latex gloves to protect against transmittable diseases, exposure to latex can result in allergic reactions.




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Key relationships for the safety pro

What are some important working relationships for safety pros to build and maintain? Experienced safety pros weigh in.




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Interim leader of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry now permanent

St. Paul, MN — Nicole Blissenbach is the new permanent commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan recently announced.




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Marty Walsh expected to step down as labor secretary to lead NHL players’ union: reports

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to become executive director of the National Hockey League Players’ Association, according to multiple reports.




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Biden taps Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su to lead DOL

Washington — President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Julie Su for labor secretary.




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Secretary of labor nominee faces questions during Senate confirmation hearing

Washington — Julie Su emphasized her commitment to “finding and expanding the vast areas of common ground between employers and employees” during her April 20 confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.




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Survey shows generational differences in work-related mental health issues

Alexandria, VA — Workers of all ages face mental health challenges, yet younger generations are feeling them more frequently, according to the results of a recent survey.