Assen, Netherlands — About half of people who work the night shift have at least one sleep disorder.

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.

Based in Houston, Texas, the CEP Distributing team reportedly brings over 20 years of channel expertise to the table and stocks a wide range of products in key categories including: AV, control, lighting, and security.

Kevin Waters, an executive leadership consultant, helps executive and sales teams realign their focus and drive meaningful results. His TMA OPSTech keynote will be Nov. 11, 9 a.m. EST.

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.

According to Actuate, Francis’ technical acumen and deep industry insight position him uniquely to expand the company’s network of resellers and technical partnerships, solidifying relationships with channel partners that are eager for the company’s solutions.

With the purchase of Sonitrol New England, Pye-Barker gains branches in Connecticut and Rhode Island, enhancing its fire and security services for commercial clients across the Northeast.

What’s the difference between ANSI 107 Class 2 and Class 3 garments?

What should a flame-resistant garment program for women include?

With such strict regulations on high-visibility apparel, how can a worker stay comfortable and compliant?

What are some common errors workers make regarding flame-resistant clothing?

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

How do we determine if our high-visibility apparel is right for the job or task while also making sure it meets standards and requirements?

Do worksite contaminants affect FR apparel?

What has prompted the increase in demand for brightly colored personal protective equipment apparel?

Arc-rated/flame-resistant garments must be worn correctly to achieve maximum protection. What are some considerations that are often overlooked?

How many launderings are high-visibility arc-rated/flame-resistant garments good for before they’re either no longer FR or too faded to meet ANSI standards?

How are safety managers stacking additional safety and productivity considerations with their hi-vis program?

What role does data analysis play in ensuring the safety of connected workers, and how can it be used to identify potential hazards and prevent incidents?

Are near misses leading or lagging indicators?

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.

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.

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.

The 4800 N95 plus relief from nuisance organic vapors is the latest member of the AirWave family of respirators.

The visibility of this patented safety checklist solution means busy supervisors can see at a glance if a forklift operator has completed a pre-shift inspection.

OmniPro is a collision avoidance system with Visual Artificial Intelligence, which enables line-of-travel, crosswalk, and blind-spot alerting of pedestrians and vehicles.

A new series of four disinfectant sprayers are designed to quickly and effectively apply water-based Environmental Protection Agency List N disinfectants, sanitizers and deodorizers.

These optional post hoists allow a conveyor to safely be raised and precisely positioned in elevated installations and lowered for easy access and cleaning – eliminating the need for workers to climb ladders or stairs or onto mezzanines.

Ideal for use over peninsulas, these island canopy hoods are rust proof; chemical resistant; and designed to collect and exhaust heat, steam, corrosive vapors and odors.

Worker and plant safety can be enhanced via a new proprietary ultraviolet-resistant coating for fiberglass-reinforced polymer products.

Rosco’s Dual-Vision XC 2+1 has the capacity to identify unsafe environments and situations through its ability to continuously record video and provide instant driver feedback. With new Wi-Fi download capability and 3+ camera options, Dual-Vision is revolutionizing windshield-based recording.

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Washington – A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect residential construction workers operating in confined spaces such as attics, basements and crawl spaces.

Washington — In response to the particularly heavy impact the opioid crisis is having on the construction industry, the National Association of Home Builders has introduced several free resources intended to help residential construction organizations combat the issue.

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has published three new narratives in Spanish.

The SSCL3LZ Hoodie is an ANSI Class 3 lime hoodie-style jacket with an attached drawstring hood and zipper-front closure.

GlenGuard’s flame-resistant garments provide workers with lighter, more comfortable arc-rated fabrics.

The Eclipse line of protective clothing features Thermo-Grid technology that helps block out heat energy.

Workrite Uniform Co. has launched an FR denim collection created under the company’s Workrite FR, Dickies FR and Walls FR brands.

The Resilience line of flame-resistant fabrics is engineered to take durability to the next level.

Washington – The Department of Labor claims proposed changes to its Federal Employees’ Compensation Act program would create a more equitable system, but some experts at a July 10 House hearing warned that the changes could drastically affect injured federal workers.

Washington – Cynthia Attwood has been confirmed for her second term as a commissioner of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

Washington – OSHA is accepting nominations for membership with the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health, the agency announced Sept. 6.

Washington – The Department of Homeland Security should develop a strategy that addresses physical, emotional and mental health to help workers within the department better deal with job-related stress, concludes a report from the Institute of Medicine.

Washington – The Department of Labor should consider alternatives to its proposal that would require federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their workers, the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy wrote in an April 6 letter.

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska prison officials need to address inmate violence against employees – as well as the overall safety culture – in the state’s correctional facilities, according to the results of a survey of correctional workers released June 1 by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.

Washington – The House of Representatives has voted to block the so-called “blacklisting” rule that sought to force federal contractors to disclose previous labor-law violations.

Washington – After a narrow vote in the Senate, the so-called “blacklisting” rule that sought to force federal contractors to disclose previous labor-law violations is all but eliminated.

Washington — Former OSHA administrator David Michaels is among three new members named to President-elect Joe Biden’s Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board, Biden’s transition team announced in a Nov. 28 press release.

Salisbury’s Lift Front Hood has forever changed the way the industry views arc flash head and face protection. And now, to further reduce weight and increase comfort, the fabric shroud is available in our premium lightweight 11 oz/yd² material, making it the lightest 40 cal/cm² arc flash protection hood on the market.

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New York — Sitting while watching TV may be more harmful to your cardiovascular health than sitting at work, researchers from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggest.