co Airborne particulate control system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 The Controlled Containment System is engineered to safely contain and control airborne particulate from sampling procedures. Drums or equipment can be easily rolled into the enclosure through the strip curtain entrance. Full Article
co Dust collection cart By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 The Dust Collection Cart meets all engineering and control methods outlined in the OSHA Table 1 requirements for crystalline silica exposure. Full Article
co ACOEM, NIOSH urge employers to focus on health of aging workforce By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Elk Grove Village, IL – To help the aging workforce remain productive, employers need to establish a “culture of health” in the workplace, according to a new article from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and NIOSH. Full Article
co Aging workforce a ‘safety tsunami’ for workers’ comp: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Kansas City, MO – The baby boomer generation now comprises a large portion of the U.S. workforce, and this aging workforce will become a driving factor in increased employee injury costs in the next two decades, according to a new report from risk management company Lockton. Full Article
co 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
co 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
co CPWR releases resources for aging construction workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Silver Spring, MD — Recognizing the importance of older workers in the construction industry, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training has developed a series of resources for them. Full Article
co How does physical mobility affect working years and income? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Bethesda, MD — Better physical mobility can lead not only to longer working years but also to higher income, results of a recent study led by National Institutes of Health researchers show. Full Article
co 9 SEO Content Writing Tips to Outrank Competitors By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -0400 These SEO-friendly content writing tips can help security industry professionals enhance their online visibility, attract more visitors and outperform their competition. Full Article
co How to Write Copy That Converts Clients By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Here are actionable tips and strategies for crafting compelling copy that attracts and converts clients in the ever-competitive security industry. Full Article
co Why You Can Consider Presence Detection a Disruptor By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Presence detection is the ability to identify or locate the existence of people in a specific area or physical space. Full Article
co Curiosity, Communication & Commitment Drive TMA 2022 Central Station Manager Award Finalists By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Q&A with TMA Central Station Manager of the Year Runners-Up Full Article
co Prepping for Continued Success in the New Year & Beyond By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:20:30 -0500 For security dealers, partnering with a wholesale central station means they do not have to operate their business in isolation. Full Article
co How to Achieve Independence From Telecommunications Carriers By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lou Fiore discusses how utilizing a mesh network for wireless alarm transmission provides alarm dealers complete control with virtually no reliance on third-party public infrastructure. Full Article
co 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
co 'Operator's discretion' in reporting may account for lower rate of oil and gas fires in Colorado By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Boulder, CO – Researchers are calling on Colorado to require reporting of all fires and explosions in the state’s oil and gas industry, after an analysis showed an incident rate significantly lower than that of neighboring Utah, where reporting is mandatory. Full Article
co CSB issues recommendations after Louisiana refinery fire investigation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Chemical Safety Board released a set of recommendations Sept. 18 after its investigation into last year’s ExxonMobil refinery fire, which severely burned four workers in Baton Rouge, LA. Full Article
co CSB releases new video on Louisiana refinery fire, includes safety recommendations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Chemical Safety Board has released a video on last year’s ExxonMobil refinery fire, which severely burned four workers in Baton Rouge, LA. Full Article
co CSB withdraws recommendations stemming from Deepwater Horizon investigation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – Contending that it lacks proper regulatory authority, the Chemical Safety Board on Nov. 14 voted to withdraw its recommendations issued to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement after its investigation into the April 2010 explosion and fire that killed 11 workers on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article
co BSEE panel reviews report, recommendations on offshore bolting safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Officials from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement met June 21 to discuss a BSEE-sponsored report that outlines strategies for enhancing bolting technology in offshore oil and gas operations, a press release from the agency states. Full Article
co 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
co COVID-19 pandemic: OSHA releases guidelines for oil and gas industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has published COVID-19-related guidance intended to help employers in the oil and gas industry reduce exposure among workers, including personnel in the subindustries and those whose tasks “make up the broader oil and gas industrial sector.” Full Article
co BSEE continues to ‘fulfill its mission’ despite challenges of COVID-19 pandemic: DOI OIG By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has “continued to fulfill its mission” during the COVID-19 pandemic by performing safety and environmental inspections for offshore oil and gas operations, the Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General concludes in a report issued Sept. 21. Full Article
co Pipelines left in the Gulf of Mexico represent safety, environmental hazards: GAO By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Approximately 18,000 miles of decommissioned oil and gas pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico pose safety and environmental risks, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. Full Article
co Inspection findings spur offshore safety agency recommendations on dropped-object hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 New Orleans — A recent string of Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement performance-based risk inspections uncovered various hazards related to dropped objects on production and well operations, according to a Sept. 14 safety alert outlining the findings. Full Article
co Safe commuting By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Whether you work in a factory or an office building, many workers have one thing in common: Getting to and from work involves driving a vehicle. Following these basic safe driving tips from OSHA can help protect workers during what is often the most dangerous part of their workday – the commute. Full Article
co Don’t become a roadway statistic By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 About 100 people die every day on roadways due to preventable motor vehicle crashes. Full Article
co Struck-by incidents in the construction industry: Know the risks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Construction sites are busy and full of potential dangers. One of these dangers is struck-by incidents. In 2013, more than 17,100 construction workers were injured – and 84 workers died – in struck-by incidents, according to the 2016 edition of the chartbook “Injury Facts,” produced by the National Safety Council. Full Article
co 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
co FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban Sparks Legal Challenge, Economic Concerns By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 12:52:19 -0400 The FTC's new rule has triggered a lawsuit from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, raising concerns about legal costs and economic impact on businesses. Full Article
co Study Shows High Consumer Expectation for Rapid Security Event Response By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:33:47 -0400 A Parks Associates white paper reveals that most residential security owners prioritize fast and reliable response times when choosing their systems, while highlighting the challenges and innovations security providers face to meet these expectations. Full Article
co i-PRO Establishes Pioneering AI Governance Framework and Ethics Committee By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 With the rapid spread of AI products and services, i-PRO said there has been a worldwide demand for companies to utilize AI responsibly. Full Article
co Security Industry Confidence Surges as Optimism Grows, SIA Survey Reveals By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:26:36 -0400 The latest survey was conducted before the Federal Reserve announced that it would reduce interest rates by a half-point. Full Article
co 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
co Offshore helicopter crashes prompt NTSB safety recommendations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – In response to a pair of helicopter crashes near offshore oil platforms, the National Transportation Safety Board has published several safety recommendations aimed at preventing similar incidents. Full Article
co BSEE seeks comment on helicopter safety on fixed offshore facilities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is requesting public feedback until Nov. 24 on how to improve helicopter-related safety on fixed offshore facilities for oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. Full Article
co 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
co BSEE extends comment period on proposal for fixed offshore facilities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has extended the comment period on a proposal that is intended to improve aviation safety on and around fixed offshore facilities. Full Article
co FAA outlines strategies for preventing air traffic controller fatigue By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration is defending its scheduling practices that aim to prevent fatigue among air traffic controllers. Full Article
co FAA to scrutinize helicopter safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to help protect helicopter pilots and passengers in the event of an emergency landing or crash. Full Article
co 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
co Commercial airline pilots are flying depressed, study finds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Boston – More than 1 out of 8 commercial airline pilots meet the criteria for clinical depression, and a small percentage have suicidal thoughts, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Full Article
co 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
co National Academies urges FAA to ease approach to commercial drone safety regs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration should relax its “overly conservative” safety rules for commercial drone use to boost continued progress and integration, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine concludes. Full Article
co Higher carbon dioxide levels in cockpit affect airline pilot performance: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Boston — Higher levels of carbon dioxide in airplane cockpits may diminish commercial pilots’ ability to perform maneuvers, recent research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates. Full Article
co Airport ground worker safety the focus of House subcommittee hearing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A closer look at the safety and health of airline ground workers is long overdue, Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) said during a Jan. 15 oversight hearing recently convened by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee. Full Article
co COVID-19 pandemic: CDC develops guidance for airline, airport and transit workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Atlanta — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a series of fact sheets for airport, airline and transit employers to help protect their workers from exposure to COVID-19. Full Article
co Airline worker safety: FAA, house subcommittee put spotlight on passenger violence By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Although the rate of reported passenger violence on commercial airlines has decreased since the beginning of the year, it’s still too high, the Federal Aviation Administration says. Full Article
co 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
co 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