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Railroad safety agency raises the alarm on roadway maintenance machines

Washington — Concerned by the deaths of two workers struck by roadway maintenance machines in separate instances within the past two years, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory.




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Pipeline safety agency awards grants for hazmat training

Washington — Enhancing first responders’ education and training on hazardous materials is the focus of more than $30 million in recent Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration grant funding.




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Railroad agency issues safety recommendations about severe weather

Washington — Spurred by 123 rail incidents linked to severe weather over the past three years, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory.




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Transit agency aims to make workers safer near train tracks

Washington — The Federal Transit Administration is accepting comment on a proposed rule that would establish mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees who work on or near tracks.




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FRA says new rule will ensure freight trains are ‘safely staffed’

Washington — Large freight trains must have at least two crew members on board, under a recently announced Federal Railroad Administration final rule.




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Railroad association white paper touts safety improvements

Washington — The railroad industry says its investment in safety is paying off with significant decreases in train incidents and rail worker injuries.




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OSHA amends hazcom standard to remove 'MSDS' references

Washington – OSHA issued a correction and technical amendment to its Hazard Communication Standard to change references of “Material Safety Data Sheets” to the updated “Safety Data Sheets.”




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Main: OSHA hazcom standard compatible with MSHA requirements

Arlington, VA – Employers in the mining industry that follow OSHA’s newly revised Hazard Communication Standard will be in compliance with the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s hazcom standard, MSHA clarified in an Aug. 13 policy letter.




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OSHA extends comment period for draft ‘weight of evidence’ guidance

Washington – OSHA has extended, to May 2, the deadline to submit comments on the agency’s draft document on using the “weight of evidence” approach to classifying hazardous chemicals.




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OSHA schedules meeting to solicit comments on GHS before UN conference

Washington – OSHA has scheduled a public meeting on June 20 in advance of the 33rd session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.




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OSHA, PHMSA seeking comments ahead of GHS conferences

Washington – OSHA is scheduled to lead a public meeting on Nov. 14 in advance of the 34th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.




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OSHA, PHMSA requesting public input ahead of GHS conferences

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for June 12 to discuss proposals ahead of the 35th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.




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OSHA, PHMSA requesting comments ahead of United Nations GHS conferences

Washington — OSHA is scheduled to lead a public meeting on Nov. 13 in advance of the 36th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.




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OSHA, Health Canada issue joint guidance on GHS pictogram requirements

Washington — To support implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, OSHA and Health Canada have released joint guidance on pictogram requirements for three hazard communication categories.




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OSHA, PHMSA request comment ahead of UN meetings on GHS, transport of hazardous goods

Washington — OSHA and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will host virtual public meetings Nov. 19 in preparation for a pair of United Nations meetings.




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GHS alignment: OSHA extends comment period on proposed updates to hazcom regs

Washington — OSHA has extended until May 19 the comment period on a proposed rule that would update the agency’s regulations on hazard communication to align with the seventh version of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.




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OSHA, PHMSA seeking input ahead of GHS conferences

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for June 23 in advance of the 40th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.




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OSHA, pipeline safety agency seek input for UN meetings on GHS, transport of hazardous goods

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Nov. 16 in advance of the 43rd session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.




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Using the correct noise monitoring equipment

When should I use a noise dosimeter instead of a sound level meter?




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Differences in noise exposure standards

What are the differences in current noise exposure standards?




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User Experience, Integration Pace Wholesale Monitoring Trends

Monitoring centers are focused on improving customer contact and providing tools for ease of use and quicker response.




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Security Integrator Q&A: How to Supplement Projects With Data Installation

A trio of industry professionals discuss the challenges and opportunities that integrators face when offering both security and data installations.




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Physical Security Operations: Costs of Not Being Enterprise-Ready

While physical security departments understand the need to manage and protect their IP-based devices, they often face a number of challenges. 




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Confronting Cybersecurity Challenges Head-On

As digital threats loom large, manufacturers and security integrators are uniting to fortify the defenses of physical security systems. Discover how these industry players are navigating varied complexities and helping safeguard end users in the evolving realm of cybersecurity.




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What's Driving Trends & Innovations in License Plate Recognition?

Explore the technological and use case dynamics that are reshaping the LPR landscape, and opening new revenue opportunities for security integrators.




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The New DICE Awarded Patent for its Cybersecure Automated Network

This technology automates, streamlines  and manages on-site devices, delivering unparalleled security and ease-of-use for the security industry. The patent was issued on January 2, 2024.




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Axis Announces Support for IEEE 802.1AE MACsec, Enhancing Encryption

With AXIS OS 11.8, MACsec is enabled by default. Data is encrypted at the Ethernet Layer 2 network level, safeguarding the integrity of data being transferred between Axis devices and MACsec-enabled Ethernet switches.




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Surveying the Trends & Horizons in OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Ongoing integration of organizations’ information technology (IT) and OT environments revealed new cybersecurity hurdles to be overcome in areas such as supply chain vulnerabilities and complexities around protection of legacy systems.




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Business-Enabled Security: From Data to Insights

Industry experts talk the tech and trends that are enabling security solutions to deliver business insights.




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Calculating the Hidden Costs of Video Security

Every professional video installation has hidden costs. Whether it’s a new system or system upgrade, the estimated cost of equipment and installation never really represents the true bottom line.




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Notorious Botnet Has Resurfaced to Exploit End-of-Life Routers & IoT Devices

A recent report by Black Lotus Labs has revealed a multi-year campaign aimed at vulnerable small home/small office (SOHO) routers.




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Countering the Threat: Exploring Trends in Drone Defense

Surveying the burgeoning market for counter-drone technology, we delve into the latest trends and opportunities driving security integrators’ efforts to safeguard against airborne threats.




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LYNN Offers Custom Engraving & Branding for Enclosures, Plates, & Panels

Custom engraving is available for most metal and plastic products, including LYNN’s popular TheNID, SlimFIT, and HyperDrop lines.




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Security Consultants, Specifying Engineers

The strong growth of corporate security combined with the continuation of downsizing and outsourcing has created many opportunities for security consultants and specifying engineers. This is beyond the traditional uses




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2000 :: Same Story; New Challenges; Looming Threats

Dealers and installers of electronic security systems say 1999 was a repeat of the previous year, and that this year they face challenges most related to the economy, home building




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2003 :: Pockets of Strength

It may have been the most challenging year for the electronic security industry in more than 10 years. With many businesses hampered by considerable capital spending decreases, and consumers holding




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SDM 2017 Security Industry Forecast: Envisioning Change

If the word “change” isn’t part of your business plan this year, you’d better rethink it.




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SDM 2019 Security Industry Forecast: Channeling Momentum Into Opportunities

Security integrators expect their stellar 2018 performance to continue into 2019, according to results of SDM’s 2019 Industry Forecast Study, a report published annually by SDM since 1982. Last year saw double-digit growth in both total annual revenue and recurring monthly revenue (RMR) for integrators and dealers who participated in the study.




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Rulemaking and emphasis program part of OSHA’s plans for preventing heat illnesses

Washington — OSHA is initiating a multipronged approach to protecting workers from extreme heat exposure, both outdoors and indoors, the agency has announced.




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OSHA emphasis program aimed at protecting New England tree, landscaping workers

Boston — Spurred by an “alarming” and “unacceptable” number of incidents in the tree and landscaping industries throughout New England in recent years, OSHA has launched a Regional Emphasis Program intended to reduce the risks of injury and death faced by workers in these industries.




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Great Lakes facility becomes fifth NIOSH center for ag worker safety and health

Washington — NIOSH has established the Great Lakes Center for Farmworker Health and Wellbeing. Based at the University of Illinois at Chicago, the Great Lakes Center becomes the 11th center for agricultural safety and health – or Ag Center – nationwide.




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Comment period open on Oregon OSHA’s pending oversight of temporary labor camps

Washington — Oregon OSHA is one step closer to having full oversight over temporary labor camps, after federal OSHA published a proposed final approval in the March 13 Federal Register.




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2022 saw 24 deaths in ag-related confined space incidents: report

West Lafayette, IN — At least 83 incidents involving confined spaces in the agriculture industry were documented last year – up 41%, according to an annual report recently released by Purdue University.




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New fact sheet: Prevent skid steer loader injuries

East Lansing, MI — Employers who have skid steer loaders should develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive injury prevention program that includes training workers on hazard recognition and avoidance.




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EPA wants input on occupational exposure assessments for three pesticides

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback on updated occupational exposure assessments for three seed treatment pesticides to which exposure may cause negative health effects.




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Florida extends ‘move over' law to sanitation, utility workers

Tallahassee, FL – Florida legislators have expanded the state’s “Move-Over Act” to include protections for workers who operate or ride in or on sanitation and utility service vehicles.




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Agencies partner on infectious disease response training for health care, hazardous waste workers

Research Triangle Park, NC – Outbreaks of viruses such as Ebola and Zika have prompted the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences – together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, OSHA, and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response – to launch an infectious disease safety training program for first responders and hazardous waste workers.




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SWANA calls for renewed focus on safety amid ‘unacceptable’ surge in sanitation worker deaths

Silver Spring, MD — Seventeen sanitation workers – including 13 in the United States and four in Canada – were killed in the first three weeks of 2019, the Solid Waste Association of North America reports, a development the organization calls “unprecedented” and “unacceptable” as it urges industry employers and employees to renew their commitment to safety.




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Electric vehicles: Safety agency, auto group offer guidance for towing, recovery and recycling workers

Richmond, British Columbia — New safety guidelines from WorkSafeBC and Canada’s Automotive Retailers Association are intended to protect workers from shock-, fire- and fume-related hazards associated with electric vehicles and the high-voltage lithium-ion batteries that power them.




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Waste and recycling workers lack training on infection prevention: study

Ann Arbor, MI — Despite being regularly exposed to biohazards, fewer than 3 in 10 solid waste and recycling workers receive training on infection prevention, results of a recent study show.