la Active ventilator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 STLFLX AirGUARDZ, powered by AIR+ Smart Mask, is a revolutionary innovation in protective mask technology. Full Article
la Particulate system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Older workers’ stress levels higher when support, resources are lacking: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
la Show compassion, provide stability, share hope: Total Worker Health experts talk return-to-work planning By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Study links physical stress on the job to cognitive decline, memory loss later in life By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la How to Tap Marketing Development Dollars With Tech Partners By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Learn how manufacturers and other vendors can provide value to your business beyond that of hardware and services. Full Article
la How to Create the Ultimate Landing Page By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:23:28 -0400 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. Full Article
la How to Align With Security Industry Prospects Strategically & Formulaically in 2024 By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
la How Technology Will Impact AVS-01 & Alarm Response By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Artificial intelligence, analytics and other sensing technologies are expected to play a key role in responding to intrusion and other life safety alarm events. Full Article
la AVS-01 Rollout: Insights from Alarm & Monitoring Industry Stakeholders By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
la 1-on-1 With a Winner: Fiore Ayala, 2023 Monitoring Center Manager of the Year By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SDM spoke with the 2023 TMA Monitoring Center Manager of the Year. Ayala is the director of operations at Rapid Response Monitoring Services. Full Article
la Why TMA-AVS-01 Enhances Public Safety & Security Collaboration By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la California oil refinery safety regulations approved By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Rollback of offshore drilling regulations prompts concerns about safety of workers, environment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la BSEE launches text notification system for offshore oil and gas workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la FACEValue: EMT killed in ambulance crash By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 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 Full Article
la Flagger Safety 101 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 In 2017, 132 workers died in roadway work zone crashes, according to WorkZoneSafety.org. Full Article
la Milestone CEO Emphasizes Industry Collaboration for Responsible AI By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:30:00 -0400 Milestone Systems held press meetings during the opening day of ISC West, April 10, for timely discussions on balancing technology innovation and responsibility. Full Article
la Paxton Launches Tech Tour at ADI Locations Across the U.S. By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la SIA Opens Applications for SIA RISE Scholarship By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:15:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Seattle Adopts Verified Alarm Response, Raising Alarm Industry & Public Safety Concerns By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:41:11 -0400 Seattle alarm companies were given just two weeks' notice that, starting October 1, the police department will no longer respond to unverified intrusion alarms. Full Article
la Cargo pilots should be included in rest regulations, association says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la FAA confirms date for air ambulance rule By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – A final rule regarding safety regulations for helicopter air ambulances will go into effect April 22, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced. Full Article
la Legislation would extend rest requirements to cargo pilots By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Cargo pilots would receive the same legal protections against fatigued flying as passenger aircraft pilots under legislation recently introduced in the Senate. Full Article
la New legislation would require epinephrine injectors on airplanes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la NTSB makes recommendations for preventing lithium battery fires on cargo planes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
la UN agency bans lithium batteries as cargo on passenger planes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
la New legislation aims to prevent flight attendant fatigue By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la For airplanes, drone collisions a greater hazard than bird strikes: FAA study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
la Proposed rule permitting drones to fly at night, over people includes provisions for closed or restricted workplaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
la Cabin Air Safety Act: Lawmakers introduce legislation in House, Senate By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Legislators push to bar unruly passengers from commercial flights By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la FAA asks laser manufacturers to warn consumers of potential danger to planes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
la Legislation aimed at protecting flight crews from toxic fumes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la FAA is urging the public not to point lasers at airplanes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Reports of people pointing lasers at aircraft – a federal crime – have reached an all-time high, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Full Article
la Lawmakers call for action on pilot, air traffic controller mental health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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.” Full Article
la GHS video, quiz and Powerpoint from the Maine Department of Labor By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:38:00 -0400 The Maine Department of Labor is offering free GHS training materials. Full Article
la Work zone awareness quiz, tips and driving simulator from New York DOT By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:15:00 -0400 The New York State Department of Transportation's website offers work zone awareness training tools. Full Article
la Test your knowledge about heat-related illnesses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:38:00 -0400 How much do you know about heat-related illnesses? Take this quiz to find out. Full Article
la Trucking research institute launches fatigue management website By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la New tool allows employers to calculate cost of motor vehicle crashes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la NIST launches tool to help assess ventilation and indoor air quality By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Webbing belt with retractable lanyard system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 02:00:00 -0500 For maximum durability and safety, Hammerhead Industries can mount any of its 2-Axis Gear Keeper retractable lanyards directly to its webbing belt. Full Article
la Avoid allergic reactions to latex By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:32:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Key relationships for the safety pro By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:04:00 -0500 What are some important working relationships for safety pros to build and maintain? Experienced safety pros weigh in. Full Article
la Interim leader of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry now permanent By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:59:10 -0500 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. Full Article
la Marty Walsh expected to step down as labor secretary to lead NHL players’ union: reports By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
la Biden taps Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su to lead DOL By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Julie Su for labor secretary. Full Article
la Secretary of labor nominee faces questions during Senate confirmation hearing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Survey shows generational differences in work-related mental health issues By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article