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Snap One Adds Digital Watchdog to Product Catalog to Elevate Security Options

Snap One announced that its partners in the United States can now order Digital Watchdog surveillance products through its e-commerce portal.




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Robert H. Perry Releases Contract Security Market White Paper 2023

The white paper highlights the world leaders in security, as well as their smaller competitors and the investments they are making.




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Ansell

Ansell and DuPont will team up for special information sessions on “Global Standards for Hand Cut Protection” at Ansell Booth #1704 at the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo in Anaheim. Jill Clements (DuPont) and Ray Morris (Ansell) will cover recent changes to glove standards and the factors that influence cut resistance. For more information about the standards' changes, visit ansellpro.com/regulatory-compliance/.

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OSHA releases 2023 injury and illness data

Washington — OSHA has published the 2023 data collected under its revised rules for annual injury and illness data submission.




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Iowa’s revised child labor law violates federal law, DOL says

Washington — Iowa’s revised child labor law doesn’t meet federal requirements, U.S. Department of Labor officials contend.




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NYC outreach initiative targets fatal overdoses in construction

New York — In response to fatal overdoses in the local construction industry, New York City’s health and buildings departments are teaming up to conduct outreach at worksites.




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Washington state adopts measure on the voluntary use of PPE

Tumwater, WA — Washington state has adopted a permanent rule that allows the voluntary use of personal protective equipment.




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On-the-job injuries rising among Oregon seafood-processing workers: study

Corvallis, OR – Injuries among seafood-processing workers in Oregon have eclipsed the statewide average, and the rate appears to be increasing, according to a recent study from Oregon State University.




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Lawmaker claims opponents of increased line speeds for poultry workers ‘jettison’ scientific data

Washington – Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) says lawmakers who cite concerns about worker safety when opposing his call to increase poultry-processing line speeds are willfully ignoring scientific data.




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Coalition opposing increased poultry-production line speeds meets with USDA

Washington – Poultry workers and officials from 13 nonprofit organizations and unions met with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Oct. 16 to urge the department to reject an industry petition to allow faster and unrestricted line speeds in production plants, according to the National Employment Law Project.




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Groups oppose USDA proposal to eliminate line-speed limits in pork-processing plants

San Diego — A U.S. Department of Agriculture proposal to remove maximum line speeds in pork-processing plants “will translate into even more illness and injury” among workers, according to the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.




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Lawmakers: OSHA’s response to GAO report on meat, poultry workers ‘troubling’

Washington — Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) is among four lawmakers calling for Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta to address their concerns over OSHA’s responses to a Government Accountability Office report, issued in November, on the health and safety of meat and poultry industry workers.




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USDA denies industry petition to increase poultry-processing line speeds

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service has denied a National Chicken Council petition seeking unrestricted line speeds in poultry-processing plants.




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NIOSH: Highly repetitive work in cannabis industry increases risk for musculoskeletal disorders

Washington — Employers in the marijuana industry should provide safeguards to protect workers from repetitive stress injuries, NIOSH states in a recently released Health Hazard Evaluation Program report.




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Facemask use can reduce hog workers’ exposure to MRSA: study

Baltimore — Hog farm workers who regularly wear facemasks on the job may significantly protect themselves and those in their households from exposure to the antibiotic-resistant bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.




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OIG to look into whether USDA used flawed safety data to push for faster pork-processing line speeds

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General is investigating the effectiveness and integrity of USDA’s procedures to develop and advance a controversial proposed rule that would remove maximum line speeds in pork-processing plants, according to a letter obtained by multiple media outlets.




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Survey finds majority of Americans oppose USDA proposal to eliminate pork-processing line speeds

Washington — More than 3 out of 5 Americans are against a U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed rule to remove maximum line speeds in pork-processing plants, according to the results of a recent survey.




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OSHA issues hazard bulletin on grease traps

Washington — In an effort to prevent injuries related to commercial grease traps, OSHA has issued a hazard bulletin.




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COVID-19 pandemic: Washington L&I releases guidance for food processing, warehouse workers

Tumwater, WA — A new fact sheet from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is aimed at helping food processing and warehouse employers protect their workers from exposure to COVID-19.




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USDA check of safety data used for pork-processing line speed rule inadequate, OIG concludes

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture “did not take adequate steps to determine whether the worker safety data it used … were reliable” when proposing a controversial rule that removes line speeds in pork-processing plants and transfers certain inspection responsibilities to plant workers, the USDA Office of Inspector General concludes in a report released June 25.




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COVID-19 pandemic: CDC develops toolkit for assessing meat, poultry processing facilities

Washington — A new online toolkit from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is intended to assist safety professionals and health officials in assessing COVID-19 pandemic-related prevention and control measures at meat and poultry processing facilities.




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COVID-19 pandemic: OSHA, CDC and FDA team up on guidance for seafood processing industry

Washington — OSHA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration have released joint interim guidance intended to help seafood processing employers reduce COVID-19 exposure among workers, including those at onshore facilities and aboard offshore vessels.




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Researcher calls for federal rules, guidelines on workplace safety in cannabis industry

Seattle — The cannabis industry needs federal regulations and guidance on workplace safety, according to University of Washington professor and researcher Christopher Simpson.




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USDA rule to increase poultry-processing line speeds under OMB review

Washington — A controversial U.S. Department of Agriculture rule that would permit line speeds at certain poultry processing plants to increase to 175 birds a minute from the current 140 is under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget.




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Biden repeals USDA proposal to increase poultry-processing line speeds

Washington — President Joe Biden on Jan. 22 signed an Executive Order withdrawing a controversial U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed rule that would have permitted line speeds at certain poultry-processing plants to increase to 175 birds a minute from the current 140.




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Lawmakers reintroduce bills to prohibit meat and poultry-processing line speed increases during pandemic

Washington — Legislation reintroduced March 11 by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS) would prohibit line speed increases in meat and poultry-processing plants during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.




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Seafood workers faced increased risk of COVID-19 as pandemic peaked: study

Durham, NH — U.S. seafood workers were twice as likely to contract COVID-19 as workers in other food industries during the height of the pandemic, results of a recent study indicate.




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GAO calls for stronger infectious disease protections for meatpacking workers

Washington — A new Government Accountability Office report recommends OSHA look at “available actions” – including developing a standard on infectious disease – to help protect workers in the meat and poultry processing industries.




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Security, Convenience Merge in Smart Home Ecosystem

2023 is looking like an extremely opportunistic year for security and smart home professionals as consumers revisit smart home systems installed during the pandemic.




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Allegion Launches New Seamless Access Solution for the Multi-family Property Market

Zentra’s integrated solutions (combining software, hardware and related services) — initially offered in the United States — will secure properties while enabling hassle-free access.




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Deep Sentinel Raises $15M Funding Round Led by Intel

The funding round included participation from Shasta Ventures, Slow Ventures, UP2398 and TheSyndicate.com, an angel investing club led by Jason Calacanis.




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ADT Improves Smart Home Security System Experience With New ADT Virtual Tour App

This, along with in-home ADT professional advice, can help customers get an ideal smart home security system for their needs.




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State of the Market: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Security & Smart Home Market

As the security and smart home market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the convergence of technology and security has sparked a surge in innovative products and services, each promising enhanced safety, convenience and peace of mind.




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Native Smart Properties Secures Credit Facility With Alarm Financial Services

The relationship with Native marks Alarm Financial Services’ first venture into financing integrated smart security in the multi-dwelling property space. 




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Brilliant launches ‘Install It Anywhere’ Home Control Panel to Transform Any House or Apartment Into A Smart One

Additionally, Brilliant functions as a whole home lighting system with built-in motion detection, which can be paired with a Resideo Security System.




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Multifamily Market: Why Security Dealers Should Make the Investment

Don’t spend all your time focusing on the single-family residential sector. You should be including a strategy to capitalize on the multifamily housing trend. 




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ClareOne Now Integrates With Google Nest to Deliver Smart Home & Security Features

This enables the ability to integrate Google Nest products with ClareOne empowers its partners to deliver comprehensive home automation and security through an intuitive unified touchscreen with the ability to add automations.




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Defining Smart Home Trends for Security Dealers in 2024

Research continues to show that tenants both want and expect smart home technology from their rental properties and security solutions are some of the most prioritized.




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FCC Launches Cybersecurity Labeling Initiative for Smart Products

The “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program” aims to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions and encourage manufacturers to meet higher cybersecurity standards.




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How Advances in Home Management Are Enhancing Lifestyles & Security

Home management solutions continue to see significant advancements, offering consumers enhanced convenience, security and energy efficiency.




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State of the Market: How Smart Home Integration Fuels the Security Market

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.




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2GIG Empowers Security Dealers to Thrive in Smart Home Market

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.




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How AI Is Making Smart Homes More Secure

Highlighted are benefits of AI-enabled automation and interoperability, while addressing key considerations for security integrators in managing vulnerabilities and optimizing smart home ecosystems.




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Proptech Unveiled: Navigating the Future of Real Estate Innovation & Security

Explore how proptech is transforming the real estate sector, while addressing key challenges and opportunities for security integrators in this evolving landscape.




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Quiz yourself on OSHA confined space regulations

Spot your knowledge gaps on OSHA regulations about confined spaces.




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Men exposed to extremely low EMFs at work may face increased risk of ALS: study

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.




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Water pipe repair method not as safe as previously thought, researchers say

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.




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New video for tower workers: Safe use of snow-tracked vehicles

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.




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Safety bulletin focuses on horizontal directional drilling hazards

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.




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OSHA releases fact sheet on whistleblower protections in nuclear industry

Washington — OSHA is informing certain nuclear industry employees of their whistleblower protections, in a recently issued fact sheet.