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X1 hybrid headlamp

Six different beam modes – turbo, spot and flood, spotlight, floodlight, ultralight, and peripheral floodlights – highlight the X1 model headlamp, which can be used at 650 or 750 lumens.




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Rechargeable spotlight

The Waypoint 400 is an updated rechargeable, pistol-grip spotlight that offers up to 1,400 lumens of ultrabright white light with a beam distance of more than 3,700 feet.




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Office fires: Be ready to react

About 6,000 office fires are reported every year in the United States, according to the Seattle Fire Department. If your workplace experienced a fire, would employees know how to respond?




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Is your workplace ready for EVs?

If your facility is considering installing EV charging stations, the Electrical Safety Foundation International recommends a site assessment conducted by a trained and qualified electrician.




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Prevent falls when working near rooftop hatches

Guarding floor and wall openings and holes is a requirement under OSHA’s fall protection standard. Hatches, which provide workers with direct access to a rooftop where equipment is often stored, fall under this requirement.




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Look up: Ladders and overhead power lines

From 1992 to 2005, at least 154 workers were killed after a metal ladder they were using came in contact with an overhead power line, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited in a recent NIOSH review.




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Use ‘the four R’s’ to help prevent head-on collisions

You can help prevent a potential head-on collision before it occurs. NSC has developed a lifesaving method for drivers to use: the four R’s.




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Beyond Reimbursement: Spotlighting the Superiority of a Managed Safety Footwear Program

Get our guide that compares the many advantages of a managed safety footwear program with those of a typical reimbursement program. Get the guide and see how working with a reputable safety footwear provider can tailor a program for your business needs, as well as for the safety and productivity of your workers.




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Prevent on-the-job backover deaths

These types of on-the-job deaths often involve large vehicles, such as those used in transportation and construction.




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Head protection: Understand the options

Do you know the difference between a hard hat and a helmet?




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Health conditions raise women’s risk of work-related injuries, study finds

Aurora, CO — Anxiety, depression and fatigue increase women’s risk of getting hurt at work, according to a recent study from the Colorado School of Public Health’s Center for Health, Work and Environment.




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Night owls at increased risk of dying younger, researchers say

Evanston, IL — People who prefer to stay up late have a greater chance of dying at a younger age than those who are natural “early to bed and early to rise” types, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Surrey.




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Study links fatigue-related CMV crashes to distance from rest areas

Lexington, KY — Fatigue-related crashes among commercial motor vehicle drivers increase the farther the crash site is located from truck stops, rest areas and weigh stations with rest havens, according to a recent study from the University of Kentucky.




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Want to sleep better? Put rude co-workers out of your mind, researchers say

Washington — If experiencing rude or negative behavior at work keeps you from getting a good night’s sleep, making efforts to “let it go” after you’ve clocked out may help ward off insomnia, according to a recent study from the American Psychological Association.




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Nursing organizations launch campaign to address safety and health issues

Silver Spring, MD — The American Nurses Association, in partnership with the U.S. Public Health Service chief nurse officer and the University of North Carolina and University of Washington schools of nursing, has launched a campaign with initiatives that include addressing industry concerns such as workplace violence and safe and appropriate staffing levels.




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Researchers find sleep disorders common among nurses

San Antonio — Nearly 1 in 3 nurses may suffer from insomnia, while more than 1 in 8 admit to taking medications to help them stay awake, according to a recent study.




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New: NIOSH virtual research center focuses on worker fatigue

Washington — NIOSH has launched a virtual research center intended help combat workplace fatigue by targeting industry-specific activities.




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Health care accreditation group publishes lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic

Oakbrook Terrace, IL — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic “pushing health care organizations to their limits and workers beyond physical exhaustion,” accreditation organization The Joint Commission has published a special edition Sentinel Event Alert highlighting adverse events and high-risk conditions.




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Shift work sleep disorder raises risk of traffic crashes by nearly 300%: study

Columbia, MO — Individuals who develop shift work sleep disorder – a condition involving insomnia or excessive sleepiness as a result of working nontraditional hours – may be almost three times more likely to be involved in a traffic crash, according to a recent study by researchers from the University of Missouri.




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Shift work has ‘significant’ impact on sleep health, study of Australian miners finds

Perth, Australia — It’s “imperative” that employers try to improve work shift scheduling so workers can get adequate sleep, researchers from Edith Cowan University say after their recent study of mine workers in Australia.




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Prioritize sleep, manage fatigue: New tip sheet for health care workers

Darien, IL — Promoting heathy sleep habits among health care workers is the goal of a new tip sheet from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.




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Study explores top causes of driving-related deaths in oil and gas extraction industry

Washington — For oil and gas extraction workers, a combination of extended work hours, long commutes and insufficient sleep increases their odds of engaging in risky driving behaviors, according to a recent NIOSH study.




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Can speaking up at work affect how well you sleep?

San Antonio — How employees choose to voice their thoughts and/or opinions at work – either positively or negatively – may affect their quality of sleep, results of a recent study show.




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Sleeping in on weekends doesn’t help your heart: study

University Park, PA — Using weekends to catch up on the sleep you didn’t get during the workweek isn’t a heart-healthy strategy, a new study claims.




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Pulling an all-nighter can lead to unsafe decisions: study

Ottawa, Ontario — Just 24 hours of sleep deprivation can significantly impact decision-making processes and may result in risky choices, researchers caution.




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Irregular work hours when young may harm health later in life

New York — Young adults who work irregular shifts may be at elevated risk of developing sleep problems and physical and mental health issues decades later, results of a recent study suggest.




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HID State of Healthcare Security Report Details Rising Cyber & Physical Threats

More than 3 in 4 respondents (77 percent) to HID’s survey believe integrating digital and physical security is crucial for healthcare facilities to combat rising cyber and physical attacks.




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Minuteman Security Acquires AdaptToSolve, Achieves Full East Coast Reach

The acquisition of AdaptToSolve expands Minuteman Security & Life Safety's East Coast presence and enhances its ability to deliver integrated security and life safety solutions.






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Real Stories, Real Solutions: A 2024 Cloud Security Summit Recap

Brivo and Eye Eye believe that in the near future, security integrators will no longer be selling a video management system (VMS). Instead, they will be selling a smart video system where potential problems are detected and resolved automatically.




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Verkada’s Cloud-Based Solutions Simplify Real Estate Management for Colonnade BridgePort

At its three mixed-used Ottawa properties housing 600+ residential units, 10 ground-floor retail units and 149,000 square feet of office space, the company required a solution to centralize security operations, effectively monitoring public spaces, while also ensuring the privacy of tenants in their individual spaces.




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Pye-Barker Grows Tri-State Reach With Acquisition of Systems Design Group

Based in Flemington, N.J., SDG provides businesses 24/7 surveillance of safety, burglary and fire threats to help aid emergency response, limit property damage and protect lives.




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Cold weather clothing layering: Why thicker isn’t better

What considerations should be made when dressing for working in a cold environment?




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Warm-weather fabrics

How do advanced performance fabrics help workers during warm weather?




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FR/AR clothing and heat

Does flame-resistant/arc-rated clothing contribute to heat stress?




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The ‘Great Resignation’ – an opportunity to rethink your PPE offerings

Keeping workers happy as well as safe starts by supplying personal protective equipment that fits well, feels good and they’re proud to wear.




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Cold weather protection

How can utility workers best prepare for cold-weather conditions?




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FR apparel in cold weather

What do workers who are required to wear flame-resistant clothing need to consider when layering for cold weather?




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Document control in environmental, health and safety

How can organizations more efficiently create and review document control records, route documents, and conduct change requests using environmental, health and safety software tools?




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Create-your-own wipes

The PIG Bucket of Cleaning Wipes allows you to add your own antibacterial cleaner, disinfectant or sanitizer.




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Cleaner/degreaser

JFC GOLD is a liquid alkaline deter- gent for cleaning and degreasing floors, equipment, machinery, and more.




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Wearable gas detector and lone worker monitor

The G7c wearable gas detector and lone worker monitor connects employees to live monitoring personnel. It includes fall detection, no-motion alerts and missed check-in identifications.




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Industrial-grade cleaning solution

EarthSafe cleaning solutions aim to provide industrial and commercial facilities with safety and sustainability. The collection includes FlashDry, an all-natural industrial absorbent made from an organic fiber with six times the absorbing power of clay-based products.




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Near misses

Are near misses leading or lagging indicators?




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Reporting near misses

Observing and abating hazards before someone gets hurt is vital to ensuring worker safety, and a near-miss program can help. Learn what near misses are, how they work, and how to collect reports on them.




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Implementing a near-miss reporting system

An employee may recount a story of a “close call” at work. He or she also may describe the incident as a “near collision” or “narrow escape.” All these terms refer to a near miss.




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Understanding – and avoiding – near misses

A roofing contractor forgoes fall protection because he finds it uncomfortable. Later that day, he slips and nearly falls off the roof of the two-story house he is working on.




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Cushioning footwear

FootRests High Energy Footwear enables workers to be more productive by reducing foot fatigue, providing comfort for a 12-hour shift and energizing workers so they are more efficient.




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Safety footwear collection

Innovation, quality components, styling and expert construction define the Portwest Safety Footwear Collection.




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Safety footwear

OLIVER Safety Footwear is uniquely suited for employees in the most extreme working conditions, including mining, oil and gas; heavy metal fabrication; and construction.




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Wraparound safety eyewear

Ammo Eyewear features a wraparound design with a foam lining on interior lenses to provide protection against wind, airborne debris or small particles that can be hazardous to a worker’s vision.