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Distracted driving: Know the 3 types

At least eight people are killed every day in distracted driving-related crashes. That’s according to the National Safety Council, which observes Distracted Driving Awareness Month every April.




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Deciphering Security Market Disruption & Anticipating Future Needs

Clint Choate of Snap One is uniquely positioned to enlighten security dealers and other stakeholders about industry trends. Ahead he addresses emerging technologies, changing clients expectations and much more.




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Reflections on ISC West 2024

SDM editors share thoughts on their ISC West 2024 experience, plus check out a gallery of images from the exhibit hall and ancillary goings-on during the big show.




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Insiders Dish Proven Strategies for Growing RMR

Leading security dealers and integrators explain the essential strategies and insights that drive success in the realm of recurring monthly revenue.




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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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i-PRO Establishes Pioneering AI Governance Framework and Ethics Committee

With the rapid spread of AI products and services, i-PRO said there has been a worldwide demand for companies to utilize AI responsibly.




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Security Industry Confidence Surges as Optimism Grows, SIA Survey Reveals

The latest survey was conducted before the Federal Reserve announced that it would reduce interest rates by a half-point.




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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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SNG Puts the Focus on Security’s Raison D’Etre

To attend Securing New Ground is to get an insider’s look at the microcosm of the whole security industry all in the space of a day and a half.




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FAA issues final rule on aircraft icing standards

Washington – Manufacturers of new transport airplanes must show proof that the aircraft can safely fly in freezing drizzle or freezing rain, under a final rule issued Nov. 4 by the Federal Aviation Administration.




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Air transport of lithium batteries: Disaster ‘only a matter of time,’ DeFazio says

Washington – A lawmaker is predicting a grim outcome if regulators do not strengthen safety standards for air transport of lithium cells and batteries.




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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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Boeing advises passenger airlines not to ship lithium batteries

Chicago – A major aircraft manufacturer has joined the effort to keep large quantities of highly flammable lithium-ion batteries out of cargo holds in passenger planes.




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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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FAA revises guidance for safely taxiing, towing aircraft

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has published new guidance aimed at keeping airport workers safe as airplanes are taxied and towed.




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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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NTSB warns pilots and airline mechanics about carbon monoxide poisoning

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board has released two safety alerts and a pair of videos cautioning airline pilots and mechanics about the dangers of carbon monoxide emissions.




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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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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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Take this quiz to learn how much you know about alcohol use and abuse

How much do you know about alcohol and its effects? Take this quiz from the Fall 2018 issue of Family Safety & Health to find out.




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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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Understanding cut resistance

I have two glove samples for my cut hazard. One is an ASTM cut level 4 and the other is labeled EN cut level 5. Which glove is more cut-resistant?




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Cut-resistance standards

Can you explain the misconception of EN vs. ASTM cut standards?




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Preventing contact dermatitis

How can employers reduce the risk of contact dermatitis for workers using safety gloves?




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Disposable gloves: Good for industrial applications?

How effective are disposable gloves for industrial applications?




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Waterproof vs. water-resistant work gloves

Is there a difference between waterproof and water-resistant gloves?




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Cut-resistant gloves

How do I select the proper cut-resistant glove for different tasks?




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Cut-resistant glove

MCR Safety now provides gloves with Alycore technology, which delivers protection 2,000 grams greater than the current minimum requirement for Cut Protection Performance Test cut Level 5 performance. This patented technology creates the most cut- and puncture-resistant gloves available. Alycore styles are available in ForceFlex, Memphis Multitask and Ninja Flex series for an assortment of industry applications.

MCR Safety




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Puncture-resistant glove

TurtleSkin CP Neon is a cut- and puncture-resistant glove that comes in three levels of protection (CP Neon 300, 400 and 500) to accommodate any threat. The CP Neon glove also can be configured for a variety of different coverage areas on the hand. The glove provides protection on fingertips, the sides and backs of hands, and the area between the index finger and thumb.

Warwick Mills




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High-visibility glove

HyFlex 11-515 is a work glove that combines comfort with a high-visibility DuPont Kevlar Stretch Armor liner. An orange foam nitrile-coated palm provides wearers with ANSI Level 4 abrasion resistance. “Safety yellow” Intercept Technology yarn offers visibility and dexterity for a longer life. The patented Knitted Variable Stitch Design releases tension in high-stress areas to improve comfort and fit.

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Senate confirms the nominations of two candidates for mine review commission

Washington — The Senate on Sept. 29 confirmed the nominations of Mary Lu Jordan and Timothy Baker to serve as members of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.




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Virginia Foxx is new chair of House Education and the Workforce Committee

Washington — The House Steering Committee has selected Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to serve as chair of the renamed Education and the Workforce Committee for the 118th Congress.




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NSC’s John Dony among four appointed to OSHA advisory committee

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has appointed four members to OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.




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Is paid sick leave good for business?

Cleveland — Paid sick leave benefits employees and their employers, a review of 22 years of research has concluded.




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Managers need to disconnect from work at night, researchers say

Gainesville, FL — Knowing when to log off and unplug from work can make managers better leaders, results of a recent study show.




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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.




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Employers’ ‘therapy speak’ often misses the mark: survey

Chicago — Results of a recent survey show that workers have trouble trusting employers and supervisors who use “therapy speak” but don’t follow it up with helpful actions.




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Executives say workers are doing well. Workers say otherwise

New York — Results of a recent survey reveal a sizeable gap between how C-suite executives perceive workers’ well-being and how workers actually feel.




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Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2023

Meet the 2023 Rising Stars of Safety – 36 young safety professionals who are making an impact.




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Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2024

Meet the 2024 Rising Stars of Safety – 38 young safety professionals who are making an impact.




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NSC recognizes 6 safety pros with Distinguished Service to Safety Award

Orlando, FL — The National Safety Council awarded six safety professionals with its highest honor Monday during the Opening Session of the 2024 Safety Congress & Expo.




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OSHA to issue proposed rule on silica exposure

Washington – OSHA has announced it will issue a proposed rule to revise the agency’s standards on occupational exposure to crystalline silica.




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NIOSH: Firefighters have higher risk of cancer

Washington – Firefighters are more likely to develop a variety of cancers than the general public, suggests a new study from NIOSH.




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Secondhand smoke still an issue in certain industries: study

Boston – Despite an overall drop in secondhand smoke exposure in the workplace, workers in industries such as installation and repair, construction, and transportation remain at high risk, concludes a study from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.




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Legislation aims to ensure workers’ comp for certain firefighter diseases

Washington – Firefighters who work for federal agencies and contract certain diseases on the job would be ensured federal workers’ compensation coverage under newly introduced bipartisan legislation.




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HHS adds to list of carcinogens

Washington – The Department of Health and Human Services has added four substances to its list of cancer hazards, according to the agency’s 13th Report on Carcinogens.