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Lawmakers reintroduce bill to reform HOS, ELD rules for livestock, insect and agricultural haulers

Washington — Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would require the secretary of transportation to create a working group to determine obstacles to safe operation for livestock, insect and agricultural haulers in an effort to reform federal hours-of-service and electronic logging device regulations.




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Roofing contractor safety website offers webinars, toolbox talks

The National Roofing Contractors Association and roofing manufacturer GAF have teamed up to create a website intended to help roofing contractors keep their employers safe.




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NORA Manufacturing Council unveils website to help with lockout, other energy control programs

Washington — The National Occupational Research Agenda Manufacturing Sector Council has created an online resource guide intended to assist organizations in beginning, maintaining or enhancing their hazardous energy control programs.




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Lack of Positive Train Control system a factor in fatal rail incident, NTSB concludes

Washington — Fully operational Positive Train Control technology “would have intervened” to stop a fatal Amtrak passenger train derailment in which crew members were inadequately trained and tested on various aspects of a new route, the National Transportation Safety Board has concluded after its investigation into the December 2017 incident in DuPont, WA.




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‘Finish the job’: NTSB member leads push on Positive Train Control implementation

New Haven, CT — National Transportation Safety Board member Jennifer Homendy, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and railroad safety advocates repeated their call for full implementation of Positive Train Control – emergency slowing and stopping systems designed to help prevent train crashes and derailments caused by human error.




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Positive Train Control implementation: Update planned for upcoming Railroad Safety Advisory Committee meeting

Washington — An update on the implementation of Positive Train Control – emergency slowing and stopping systems designed to help prevent train crashes and derailments caused by human error – is on the preliminary agenda for the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee’s next meeting, set for Nov. 26.




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FRA proposes changes to Positive Train Control regulations

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration wants to revise its regulations governing Positive Train Control systems – emergency slowing and stopping systems designed to help prevent train crashes and derailments caused by human error – and reporting on their function.




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NTSB satisfied with railroads’ progress on Positive Train Control recommendations

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board is closing three safety recommendations related to the installation of Positive Train Control – emergency slowing and stopping systems designed to help prevent train crashes and derailments caused by human error.




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FRA issues final rule amending Positive Train Control regs

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is revising its regulations governing Positive Train Control systems – emergency slowing and stopping systems designed to help prevent train crashes and derailments caused by human error – and reporting on their function.




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Design issue could allow Positive Train Control systems to be disabled, FRA warns

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory to railroads and rail employees regarding a recently identified interface design issue that relates to how Positive Train Control systems interface with locomotive and cab car braking systems.




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Solink Announces Integration with Brivo to Combine Access Control & Remote Video Surveillance

This integration broadens the business’ ability to ensure door-to-door security and capture access related data to store, search and notify of exceptions in the cloud.




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AMG Introduces Fiber Optic Video & Data Product Line

AMG sees an application for these new fiber optic products to support a new generation of multi-megapixel coaxial cameras with the need for ultra-high security.




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2013 Industry Forecast: Controlling the Game

Winning a security project today is a bit like playing a game of chess. With every potential job, you face a wide variety of opponents (competitors) who have an even wider variety of moves (security offerings/competitive advantages), all aimed at putting your king into checkmate; in effect, freezing you out of the job.




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Vector Provides Re-Entry Solutions to Help Businesses Post-COVID-19

As multi-site businesses begin re-entry into a new normal stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Vector Security Networks provides solutions to help ensure the safety, security and wellness of employees, customers and workspaces, while adhering to government regulations and new requirements.




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Nedap and Tuxen & Associates Offering Free Webinar to Introduce New License Plate Recognition Technology

Nedap and Tuxen & Associates will offer a free webinar introducing ANPR Lumo on May 7 at 3 p.m. CT. 




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Free Contact Tracing Available on Identiv’s Access Control Platform

Available via download for Hirsch customers, the free feature has been launched to support worldwide office re-openings with improved health and safety management tools. 




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Rep. Mark Pocan introduces bill to vet federal contractors for safety violations

Washington – Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) has introduced legislation intended to protect employees of companies that perform work for the federal government.




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Appeals court rules contractors can be cited for hazardous conditions at multi-employer worksites

New Orleans — OSHA can issue citations to general contractors who fail to control hazardous conditions at multi-employer worksites, even if those conditions do not directly affect their own employees, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled Nov. 26.




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Psychosocial factors on the job can contribute to, prolong MSDs: study

Bilbao, Spain — Excessive workloads, conflicting demands and a lack of support from management are some of the psychosocial factors that can contribute to the development of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace, according to a literature review conducted by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.




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2N Release White Paper on Access Control 3.0

2N, provider of internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has published a new white paper entitled, ‘Access Control 3.0: the new standards in residential access.’




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Sielox Simplifies Spring Cleaning of Access Control Data With Pinnacle’s System Cleanup Utility Feature

The System Clean Up Utility feature effectively enables a swift and thorough cleanup of invalid or outdated access control data, resulting in enhanced system management and security.




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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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Kidde Commercial Introduces KESMobile to Optimize Fire & Life Safety Systems Management

This cloud-based service productivity tool provides service providers with enhanced real-time data access, allowing them to optimize the management of individual systems, sites, and site groups with data for informed decision-making and resource optimization.




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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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Booker introduces Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the House and Senate is aimed at improving working conditions and whistleblower protections in the meat and poultry processing industry.




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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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Delta Controller Integrates With VIVOTEK’s New AI Camera for Smart Buildings

Delta recently showcased its integration with VIVOTEK AI surveillance camera and Delta Controls’ new Red5-PLUS-ROOM controller, an IoT-based native BACnet building controller, to enable comprehensive control of building HVAC, lighting, access and more.




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Monitoring multiple confined space entries

Can I use one attendant to electronically monitor multiple 1910.146 confined space entries?




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FAQs about confined space entry




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Attendant and entrant squawk talk

Do all confined spaces require electronic equipment for effective communication between the attendant and entrants?




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All About You: Control your thoughts – and your mood

“There’s a consensus that thoughts are mighty contributors to how much we enjoy life,” safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says.




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RGB Spectrum Mobilizes Control Room Solution

The kit is a complete, miniaturized mobile control room that provides a comprehensive suite of display and communication capabilities in a deployable enclosure.




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Sentry Enterprises Reduces Employee Identity Fraud Risk

Sentry Enterprises has launched SentryCard360 to address the escalating risks of employee identity fraud, including the rise of new hire bait & switch schemes.




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Newly updated: Substance use disorder webpage for federal workers and contractors

Washington — The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has updated its online hub of information and resources on substance use disorder and recovery.




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White House drug control policy office releases recovery-ready workplace toolkit

Washington — The White House wants to help employers support workers who are dealing with substance misuse – as well as those in recovery. As part of the effort, the Office of National Drug Control Policy has released a toolkit.




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MIOSHA launches emphasis program on exterior building contractors

Lansing, MI – Michigan OSHA has launched a Local Emphasis Program targeting enforcement activities on industries that recently have experienced an increase in injuries and illnesses.




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Households Want Contract-Free Interactive Services, Home Automation

According to Parks Associates’ consumer study “360 View: Residential Security,” remote monitoring and no long-term commitment are key factors to attract new security customers.




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Suprema & BiznusSoft Integrate HR & Access Control

The solution seamlessly connects security and HR systems, eliminating silos, and driving down operational costs.




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Key Market Drivers Shaping Access Control in 2024

Gain insights into the forward momentum of the access control industry, fueled by technological advancements, market demand, and evolving security requirements.




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Zentra Adds Resident Keys to Apple Wallet

Zentra has plans to expand its capabilities to the new Schlage XE360 Series later this year.




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Centrios Partners With SECLOCK for New England Product Launch

Centrios is a cloud-based access control solution developed to radically simplify the needs of small and growing businesses.




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HID Releases 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report

HID’s report highlights the significant shift toward flexible and hybrid working arrangements, accelerated by COVID-19, and the resulting challenges for the physical access control industry.




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Doordeck Joins PSIA Board to Promote Access Control Interoperability

Doordeck, a leader in smartphone NFC keyless entry, has joined the PSIA board, enhancing the push for industry-wide integration and interoperability.




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Kwikset Introduces Electronic Access Control Solution for Multifamily Housing

UNITE is particularly suited to various property types, including Class A high-rise urban and Class B garden-style suburban properties, according to the announcement.




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Altronix Partners With LiftMaster on Door Control Solutions

This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up to 16 door systems from a single enclosure.




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Connect ONE & CANSEC Release New Integration With MAP Access Controllers for Cloud Control

Cansec’s Modular Access Panels (MAP), are self-contained access controller boards that handle from one to eight doors and as many as 100,000 users.




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Genetec Updates FICAM Certification & Expands Access Control Options for U.S. Federal Market

According to the announcement, the certification ensures that government entities can trust that Genetec software meets stringent federal security standards to ensure that only authorized individuals are provided access to sensitive data and facilities.




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Intercoms, Entry Control & the Importance of Including Video

Intercom and entry control solutions are likened to that of a three-legged stool: one leg is the access control, another the audio communication, and the third is video.




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Comcast Smart Solutions Adds Access Control Offerings

Comcast Smart Solutions is now offering smart access management solutions to its customers from Brivo, a global provider of cloud-based access control and physical security technologies.




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Snap One Now Offers Cloud-Based Access Control from ProdataKey

With the plug-and-play PDK ecosystem, owners get easy-to-use tools to manage access, set schedules for timed access and much more the announcement states.