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Postal Service releases national dog bite rankings

Washington — More than 5,300 U.S. Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail last year, the agency has announced.




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National Forklift Safety Day brings calls for continued training, engagement

Washington — “We want all forklift operators going home after each shift without injury. That’s the ultimate objective.” Chuck Pascarelli, chair of the Industrial Truck Association, made the remark June 13 during a National Forklift Safety Day event at the National Press Club.




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Coupling devices for excavator buckets: NIOSH publishes fact sheet

Washington — A new fact sheet from NIOSH is aimed at workers who use quick coupling devices to change excavator buckets and other attachments.




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Hazard alert raises awareness on runover and backover deaths

Portland, OR — In an effort to prevent worker deaths and injuries stemming from runover and backover incidents, the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has issued a hazard alert.




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Palm-coated work glove

The D-ROC GPD800 Lightweight Polyurethane Palm-Coated Work Glove is the first and only glove to provide bare-hand feel and ANSI Cut Level 5 protection around the entire glove.




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Insulated work glove

The Rig Lizard Arctic Leather Palm 2033 features a C100 Thinsulate interior liner to help keep hands warm and a waterproof H2X barrier (interior liner) that meets ASTM F1670/F1671 for bloodborne pathogen resistance and fluid-borne viral resistance.




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MSHA launches ‘walk and talk’ safety initiative

Arlington, VA – Mine Safety and Health Administration inspectors will be visiting mines to conduct “walk and talks” with miners and mine operators, the agency has announced.




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MSHA issues alerts on hazards at metal, non-metal mines

Washington – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has published a pair of hazard alerts in response to an increase in fatalities at metal and non-metal mines.




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MSHA releases tools to help track violations

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is offering two online tools intended to help mine operators and workers review violations of safety standards.




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MSHA: 10 miner deaths so far in 2015

Arlington, VA – Ten miners were killed during the first three months of 2015, according to preliminary data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.




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MSHA: 18 mining deaths in first half of 2015

Arlington, VA – Eighteen miners died during the first half of 2015, down from 22 deaths during the first six months of 2014, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration.




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MSHA intensifies enforcement efforts after 3 miner deaths in 1 day

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is ramping up enforcement after three miners died in separate incidents on the same day.




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MSHA opens mine rescue station in Kentucky

Madisonville, KY – A new mine rescue station in Kentucky aims to improve response times to mine emergencies in the Midwest.




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MSHA reports 7 deaths in third quarter

Arlington, VA – Seven miners died during the third quarter of 2015, bringing the total death toll through September to 25, according to preliminary data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.




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MSHA: Mining deaths in 2015 hit record low

Arlington, VA – Last year, 28 miners died on the job – the lowest total on record, according to preliminary data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.




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MSHA ramps up focus on ‘Rules to Live By’ initiative, Exam Rule standards

Arlington, VA – Beginning July 1, the Mine Safety and Health Administration will increase enforcement of its “Rules to Live By” initiative, as well as the nine common standards that fall under the agency’s Exam Rule, the agency announced during a May 12 stakeholder meeting.




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MSHA proposes rule aimed at better pre-shift mine examinations

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a proposed rule intended to improve the quality of workplace examinations in metal and non-metal mines.




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MSHA releases final rule on examinations in metal, non-metal mines

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines.




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MSHA proposes delay of rule on metal, non-metal mine examinations; seeks comment

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is proposing to delay until July 24 the effective date of a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines.




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Deaths of lone workers prompt MSHA awareness effort

Arlington, VA – Mine Safety and Health Administration inspectors will conduct safety “walk and talks” with miners and mine operators during upcoming visits in response to a recent increase in mining deaths involving lone workers.




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MSHA delays effective date of metal, non-metal examinations rule

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has delayed until Oct. 2 the effective date of a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines, according to a notice published in the May 22 Federal Register.




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MSHA seeks to amend, delay final rule on examinations in metal, non-metal mines

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is proposing to amend a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines, as well as delay its effective date until March 2, according to separate notices published in the Sept. 12 Federal Register.




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MSHA announces another delay for final rule on pre-shift mine examinations

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has put on hold until June 2 the effective date of a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines.




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MSHA alert warns miners about winter-related hazards

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration recently released its annual safety alert spotlighting hazards unique to the mining industry during winter.




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MSHA amends final rule on pre-shift mine examinations, schedules public meetings

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has published a final rule on pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines.




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In response to calls for more stringent silica regulation, MSHA issues Request for Information on quartz exposure

Washington — Amid a push from labor unions seeking stricter regulation of respirable silica dust, the Mine Safety and Health Administration is asking for input on ways to monitor and regulate miner exposure to quartz – the most common form of respirable crystalline silica.




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Escapeway requirements for underground mines: MSHA schedules meeting, extends comment period on clarification letter

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a public meeting and extended the comment period on a program policy letter intended to clarify requirements for providing emergency escapeways for underground metal and nonmetal miners, in response to stakeholder requests.




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MSHA announces public meeting on Request for Information on quartz exposure

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a public meeting on a Request for Information on ways to monitor and regulate miner exposure to quartz – the most common form of respirable crystalline silica.




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MSHA modifying metal/nonmetal mining regs to include electronic detonators

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is updating its metal and nonmetal mining regulations to incorporate advances in electronic detonators.




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MSHA: Final rule on electronic detonators in metal and nonmetal mines now in effect

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s direct final rule concerning advances in electronic detonators in metal and nonmetal mines has gone into effect, the agency announced March 18.




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MSHA cancels clarification letter on escapeway requirements for underground mines

Washington — After weighing public and stakeholder input, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has rescinded a program policy letter intended to clarify requirements for providing emergency escapeways for underground metal and nonmetal miners, determining that the clarification “is not needed.”




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Mine workers and breathing problems: Study looks at doctor visits

East Lansing, MI — A recent study of workers at sand, gravel and stone mines in Michigan found a higher number of doctor visits for shortness of breath compared with workers in other production industries.




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MSHA leader touts ‘significance’ of proposed silica rule’s appearance on regulatory agenda

Arlington, VA — The inclusion of a long-awaited Mine Safety and Health Administration proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica in the Department of Labor’s Fall 2022 regulatory agenda represents a milestone for which MSHA administrator Chris Williamson wants to “underscore the significance.”




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Miners in 3 states have the highest risk of lung disease-related death

Chicago — Coal miners in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia may be more than eight times more likely than the general public to die from black lung disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.




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Home-plate collision is most dangerous baserunning play in MLB: study

Winston-Salem, NC – Baserunning injuries in professional baseball occur most frequently during tag plays at home plate, concludes a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.




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Group issues guidelines aimed at keeping journalists safe

New York – A new set of guidelines has been published to help freelance journalists stay safe in dangerous areas of the world, including war zones.




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The show must go on? Many theater performers, crew members don’t report head injuries

Athens, OH — Blows to the head are common among performing arts theater personnel but often go unreported by workers who may not understand how serious head injuries are, according to a recent Ohio University study.




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CDC report on worker suicide calls for enhanced prevention strategies

Atlanta — Suicide prevention strategies for workers are needed to help mitigate rising workplace suicide rates, a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.




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Music composers association creates wellness program

New York — The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has launched a wellness program for its members after a survey found that music creators are two to three times more likely than the general public to experience feelings of loneliness, disappointment and being ignored.




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PSA TEC Guides Integrators on Business Post-Pandemic at Hybrid Event

After more than a year without in-person events, PSA TEC 2021 was hosted as a hybrid event last week, May 3-6, with around 200 people coming to the Sheraton in downtown Denver, Colo., and more tuning in online.




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National Training Center Offering Flash Sale of Low Voltage Library

The National Training Center (NTC), a prominent source of on-location and virtual classroom training and training materials in the various low-voltage disciplines, is offering a quick flash sale of its renown Low Voltage Library.  




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Open Options Invests in Recertification Training

Open Options, a provider of access control solutions, has released the DNA Fusion recertification course.  




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Vigitron Opens Library for Security-Based Network Applications

Vigitron, a provider of networking solutions for security applications, has established a library for security-based network applications.




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SIA & Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Partner to Benefit Corporate Security Students

Students in the university’s College of Business, Security and Intelligence program will become members of SIA, gaining access to the association’s learning, development and career resources.




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10 Tips for Building & Maintaining B2B Relationships

Discover the keys to unlocking sustained success in the security industry through strong B2B partnerships and gain insights from industry experts and academic studies.





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WeSuite Enhances QuoteAnywhere Web-Based Platform

Both features will be available to users of WeSuite’s web-based platform, QuoteAnywhere, without the need for configuration or management via WeEstimate software.




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Xcelerate Sales Offers Sales Services to Security Companies

Xcelerate provides services on an outsourced, or fractional, basis. Fractional sales leadership offers a cost-effective solution, allowing security companies to affordably access experienced sales executives with a proven track record of success.




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RGB Spectrum Further Commits to Product Education & Training

These modules offer detailed insights into key products including the Galileo video wall processor, XtendPoint networked KVM, and the Zio platform.




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Speco Technologies Launches Technical Training & Education Platform

Led by Daniel Sochalski, director of national training, and national sales trainers Jim Pascale and Tim O’Brien, Speco PhD will offer tailored training sessions virtually, in-person, and at major industry events/trade shows.




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Just Add Power Announces 2025 In-Person Certified Integrator Workshops

Just Add Power's Certified Integrator Workshop provides integrators with all the information needed to design, install and configure a Just Add Power AV-over-IP system while making the most of the features and functions of the companys product line.