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Custom Alarm Keeps Families Safe in Their Home Away From Home

The Ronald McDonald House is far more than just a place to sleep. Many of the families who come here are undergoing some of the most stressful times of their life as they seek medical care for their children. 




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Magnasphere MACS Fence Detection System & MSK Radar Completes Safe Skies Evaluation

National Safe Skies Alliance performs its evaluations under an ISO 9001:2015-approved Quality Management System.




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DMP Reveals New Wireless Packages

The XTLplus Classic Package includes a 7-inch Touchscreen Keypad, 3 door/window contacts, a motion detector and siren. Additionally, the XTLplus Premium Package also includes a video doorbell.




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Workgroup issues progress report on nanotechnology safety research

Washington – A national strategy implemented in 2011 to provide guidance to federal agencies on nanotechnology and occupational safety has led to the collection of workplace exposure assessment data and exposure control strategy resources, according to a report released June 25.




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Nanotechnology consortium to explore worker safety

Washington – NIOSH has announced the launch of a consortium to expand guidance and research on occupational health and safety related to nanotechnology.




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NIOSH issues draft bulletin on silver nanotechnology exposure; seeks comment

Washington – NIOSH is seeking comment about its draft bulletin on the health effects of worker exposure to silver nanoparticles.




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WHO issues first guidelines on protecting workers from nanomaterials

Geneva, Switzerland — The World Health Organization has released evidence-based guidelines intended to help protect workers from potential health hazards posed by manufactured nanomaterials.




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NIOSH publishes guidance on nanotechnology workplace design

Washington — NIOSH has released four guidance documents intended to “provide options” for employers to better protect workers exposed to nanomaterials.




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Working with nanotechnology

The use of nanomaterials in manufacturing has exploded in this century. As research into safe exposure limits continues, how are employers handling their responsibility to protect employees who work with these valuable but potentially hazardous materials?




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Survey of California construction workers shows low awareness of nanotechnology, health risks

Silver Spring, MD — Awareness of nanotechnology or nanoparticles in the construction industry remains relatively low among contractors, union leaders and apprenticeship program staff, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the Center for Construction Research and Training – also known as CPWR.




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As emerging technologies gain traction in the workplace, NIOSH focuses on safety

Washington — As emerging technologies continue to impact the workplace, NIOSH is keeping a watchful eye on whether these new materials and processes will create new on-the-job hazards.




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CPWR publishes toolbox talks on nanomaterials in construction

Silver Spring, MD — The Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR, has released a series of toolbox talks on nanomaterials.




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‘Spill’ or ‘release’? Know the difference

What is the difference between a “spill” and a “release”?




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Preparing for water leaks

Sometimes you don’t know your roof has sprung a leak until a rain or snowstorm hits. It’s an unwelcome surprise, but having the right tools on hand to stop leaks will help you keep your business rolling.




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Bipartisan bill would make VPP permanent

Washington – OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs would become a permanent fixture, under bipartisan legislation introduced May 21 in the House.




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Virginia makes VPP permanent

Falls Church, VA – Virginia will become the first state in the nation to codify the Voluntary Protection Programs so that it becomes a permanent fixture of the state's workplace safety program, once recently approved legislation is enacted July 1.




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Senators look to ‘cement’ OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs

Washington – Senators on both sides of the aisle have introduced legislation that would make permanent OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs.




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House reps revive legislation to make VPP permanent

Washington – Several members of the House have joined forces to reintroduce bipartisan legislation that would make permanent OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs.




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Will OSHA ‘recalibrate’ VPP? Agency schedules stakeholder meeting

Washington – Seeking to revamp its Voluntary Protection Programs, OSHA has scheduled a stakeholder meeting on July 17 at the Department of Labor’s Frances Perkins Building.




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VPP and contract workers: Inspector General audit of program calls for improvements

Washington – OSHA has stated that it will change some of the processes in its Voluntary Protection Programs, after a Department of Labor Office of Inspector General audit uncovered several weaknesses in recording and reporting systems involving contract workers.




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Senators push latest bipartisan attempt to make OSHA’s VPP permanent

Washington – Senators on both sides of the aisle are again seeking to make OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs a permanent fixture.




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Mobile Credentials Are Taking Over — but They Can’t Solve Everything

Companies are racing to implement phone-based credentials to increase security and user convenience. In general, that’s a good thing. However, if you’re thinking they’ll finally solve all of your identity security and credential management issues, think again.  




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Network Health Monitoring: Opportunities & Challenges

Keeping video surveillance systems up and running can be challenging — in large part because not everything needed to keep the camera functioning properly is under the control of the security integrator.




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AMG Systems Enters Americas Market

The ISO 9001 certified, U.K.-based manufacturer of network fiber optic transmission products brings a broad line of transmission solutions to the Americas. 




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Fast-Casual Chain WaBa Grill Chooses Interface to Transform Its Network & Voice Infrastructure

Interface Systems announced WaBa Grill Franchise has chosen Interface Systems’ Restaurant Network-Technology-in-a-Box solution to transform its network and voice infrastructure in over 190 franchise locations.




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LVT Brings Satellite Coverage to Low or No Cellular Network Areas

Businesses and organizations leveraging LVT Units can access satellite connectivity for both primary connectivity and secondary connectivity.




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Janitors in Washington state have an elevated risk of injury: survey

Tumwater, WA — Nearly 1 out of 5 janitors in Washington state say they were injured on the job in the past year, results of a recent survey show.




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White paper: OSHA Workplace Injury and Illness Recordkeeping: Your Questions Answered

This white paper walks you through OSHA's workplace injury and illness recordkeeping requirements, including recent revisions pertaining to COVID-19.




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Temp workers in construction: Researchers explore barriers to injury reporting

Miami — Temporary construction workers face “unique barriers” to reporting injuries and near misses, according to researchers from the University of Miami and the NIOSH-funded Occupational Safety and Health Program at the Florida Department of Health.




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‘Powerful CEOs seem to be better positioned to foster safe workplaces,’ researchers say

Vaasa, Finland — Organizations with “structurally powerful” CEOs experience fewer workplace injuries and illnesses, Finnish researchers claim.




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OSHA Workplace Injury and Illness Recordkeeping

This whitepaper walks you through OSHA's workplace injury and illness recordkeeping requirements, answering your most pressing questions using OSHA's own words.




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OSHA a step closer to restoring injury and illness recordkeeping requirements

Washington — A proposed rule that would restore two parts of OSHA’s injury and illness recordkeeping regulations is under review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.




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OSHA withdraws non-recordkeeping portions of its ETS on COVID-19 for health care workers

Washington — OSHA is withdrawing the non-recordkeeping portions of its emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 focused on health care workers, the agency announced Dec. 27.




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First responders encouraged to report struck-by incidents on new website

Harrisburg, PA — A new website launched by the Emergency Responder Safety Institute will help track struck-by incidents involving first responders on the nation’s roadways.




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OSHA seeks to amend recordkeeping requirements for high-hazard industries

Washington — OSHA is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would revise its injury and illness recordkeeping regulation.




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OSHA extends comment period on proposal to amend recordkeeping rules

Washington — OSHA has extended until June 30 the deadline to comment on a proposed rule that would revise injury and illness recordkeeping rules.




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Attorneys general back OSHA’s proposed recordkeeping changes

Trenton, NJ — A coalition of state attorneys general has written a letter supporting OSHA’s proposed changes to the agency’s injury and illness recordkeeping rules.




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What are the deadliest days and months for workers?

Tampa, FL — Fatal workplace injuries are most likely to occur on Thursdays and in the month of August, according to a recent analysis.




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What makes a return-to-work program effective? Report offers perspectives

Boca Raton, FL — Management commitment, communication and the setting of clear expectations are common elements of successful return-to-work programs for injured employees, according to a new report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance.




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Psychosocial factors can be barriers to recovery after a work-related injury: white paper

Cambridge, MA — Early screening for psychosocial risk factors may aid in a worker’s recovery from an on-the-job injury, a new white paper from the Workers Compensation Research Institute suggests.




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‘So little information’: Researchers point out lack of work-injury data on Indigenous people

Chicago — A group of researchers is calling for an increase in occupational health and safety research focused on Indigenous people.




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Improving this workplace system may lead to better safety outcomes

Iowa City, IA — Organizations seeking better safety results should adopt a more precise accounting system, a group of international researchers suggests.




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How are you using leading indicators? OSHA wants to know

Washington — OSHA is asking for input on leading indicators – how they’re being used and their impact on safety and health management systems.




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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in effect

Washington — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is now accepting charges of discrimination under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.




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OSHA’s revised recordkeeping rule to go into effect Jan. 1

Washington — OSHA has finalized its revised rule on submitting annual injury and illness data.




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States resolve lawsuit against OSHA after revision to recordkeeping rule

Washington — Six states are dropping their lawsuit against OSHA after the agency finalized changes to its revised rule on submitting annual injury and illness data.




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Work-related deaths on the rise, global study shows

Tampere, Finland — Deaths caused by workplace injuries and illnesses spiked an estimated 26% globally over a recent six-year period, results of a recent study indicate.




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Free OSHA webinars to offer recordkeeping tips

Washington — OSHA is set to host a two-part webinar series on recordkeeping and the electronic submission of workplace injury and illness data.




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Make Sure the Contract Is Accurate & Complete

When a building burns down, a lawsuit arises around a contract waiver between an alarm company, a building owner, and the insurance company.




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Defective Smoke Alarm No Reason to Find Alarm Dealer at Fault

A woman alleged a defective smoke alarm led to severe burns on her hand while frying chicken. An appellate court decided otherwise.