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Witnesses tell Senate subcommittee to revise OSHA whistleblower statute

Washington – OSHA administrator David Michaels and stakeholders at a recent Senate subcommittee hearing made their case for strengthening the agency’s statute that protects workers who blow the whistle on employers for violating occupational safety standards.




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Whistleblower advisory committee to meet in September

Washington – OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet in September to discuss recent reports on whistleblower enforcement.




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Perez appoints new whistleblower advisory committee members

Washington – Two new members joined OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee, and 13 current members have been reappointed, Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez announced Oct. 20.




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OSHA seeking new membership for whistleblower advisory committee

Washington – Nominations for OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee are being accepted until May 18 to fill six membership positions that will become vacant later this year.




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OSHA directive details new resolution process for whistleblower disputes

Washington – A new OSHA directive outlines procedures for the agency’s new process in assisting early resolution of whistleblower disputes.




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OIG recommends improvements for OSHA whistleblower protections

Washington – Although OSHA has improved its Whistleblower Protection Programs in recent years, the Department of Labor Office of the Inspector General had concluded that the agency could do more to strengthen protection.




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Whistleblower protection advisory committee to meet in April

Washington – OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee and its work groups are scheduled to meet April 25-26 in Washington.




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Whistleblower advisory committee seeking member nominations

Washington – OSHA is seeking nominations for membership on its Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee.




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DOL renews charter for whistleblower advisory committee

Washington – OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee is set for the next two years following Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez’s renewal of the group’s charter.




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OSHA launches ‘severe violator’ pilot program to tackle whistleblower retaliation

Kansas City, MO – OSHA has launched a pilot program targeted at employers in Region 7 who “engage in egregious behavior and blatant retaliation against workers who report unsafe working conditions and violations of the law.”




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OSHA launches regional pilot program on speeding up whistleblower review process

San Francisco – OSHA has launched a pilot program in its Western region that allows whistleblowers protected by certain statutes to request that the agency stop an investigation and release findings to the Office of Administrative Law Judges.




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OSHA moves public meeting on whistleblower program to phone

Washington — A public meeting planned by OSHA to gather information on key issues facing its Whistleblower Protection Program will now take place over the phone, the agency has announced.




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OSHA reminder: Workplace whistleblowers have rights during COVID-19 pandemic

Washington — Retaliation against workers who report unsafe or unhealthy conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic is illegal, OSHA is reminding employers.




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Speeding up OSHA’s response to COVID-19 whistleblower complaints: DOL OIG makes recommendations

Washington — Facing a staffing shortage and an increased number of complaints related to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA must improve the efficiency of its Whistleblower Protection Program, an audit report from the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General concludes.




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OSHA officials talk COVID, whistleblowers during panel discussion

Washington — The COVID-19 pandemic understandably occupied much of a May 11 panel discussion that featured three OSHA experts presenting updates of agency activities, as part of the National Safety Council’s Impact Tracks webinar series.




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COVID-19 whistleblowing: New fact sheet from OSHA

Washington — A new fact sheet from OSHA details protections for employees who report workplace health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, and includes other relevant information for whistleblowers.




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New York expands whistleblower protections for private-sector employees

Albany, NY — Legislation signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Oct. 28 expands whistleblower protections for the state’s private-sector employees.




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Whistleblower Protection Program: OSHA to host virtual meeting

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting to hear comments and suggestions on issues related to the agency’s Whistleblower Protection Program.




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OSHA seeks comment on interim final rule governing whistleblower protections

Washington — OSHA is asking for public input on an interim final rule that governs the whistleblower protections provision of the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019.




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OSHA to host virtual meeting on Whistleblower Protection Program

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for May 10 to hear stakeholder input on how it can improve outreach and training efforts for its Whistleblower Protection Program.




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Pye-Barker Acquires to Boost Full Code Compliance Services in the Midwest

Kansas-based Safety Plus First Aid & Safety helps businesses protect their employees and customers with first-aid kits, AEDs, CPR kits and other safety equipment needed in case of a workplace injury or emergency.




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ESA Welcomes Kevin Stone as New Chairman of the Board

Kevin Stone, COO of Doyle Security Systems, succeeds John Loud as ESA Chairman, bringing his extensive industry experience to further advance the association and its mission.




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Nice Names VP of Security Sales to Lead North American Growth

Industry veteran Joe Mac McConnell will spearhead growth and innovation for Nice’s 2GIG brand and security solutions portfolio.




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FAST Welcomes Allied Universal's Jim Lantrip to Board of Directors

Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services brings more than three decades of experience to the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) board of directors.




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PPVAR Welcomes Everon’s Tammy Cozby to Board of Directors

Cozby, vice president of commercial monitoring at Everon, will serve on the PPVAR board as vice president for the alarm industry.




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Convergint Expands Midwest Footprint With Esscoe Buy

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lake Zurich, Ill., Esscoe provides customers with essential security, life safety, and mass notification systems.




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Midwest Alarm Services Acquires Safety Systems in Michigan

Safety Systems was founded almost 60 years ago by Dale Decker, who built the company on a foundation of quality, service and commitment to the local community.




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Home Assistant Founder Joins Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors

Z-Wave Alliance actively recruits smart home and IoT leaders to join, direct and contribute to the completely member-driven organization on a mission to chart the course of the future of Z-Wave technology and the smart home.




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Eye protection to prevent fogging

With winter coming, temperature changes while entering and exiting from outdoors can cause eye protection to fog. How do we keep our workers safe?




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Avoiding amputations

One of the worst injuries a worker can sustain is an amputation. OSHA reports that thousands of workers every year lose body parts – most often a fingertip – as a result of on-the-job accidents




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Cybersecurity Leader Theresa Payton Delivers ISC West 2023 Opening Keynote

This morning, Theresa Payton, the first female White House CIO, technology thought leader and cybersecurity expert, will deliver ISC West 2023’s opening keynote address. Payton will brief audience members on the current cybersecurity threat landscape, what to watch out for, how to respond if targeted, and what businesses can do today to be prepared for the future. Attend the keynote at 8:45 a.m. in Venetian Ballroom F.




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Eagle Eye Networks Previews Camera Direct-to-Cloud Solution

Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud video surveillance, is previewing Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete, as well as showcasing the newly enhanced Enterprise Edition and new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for enterprise businesses at ISC West 2023.




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Boon Edam Celebrates 150 Years of Commitment, Care and Innovation

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is thrilled to celebrate its 150th anniversary at ISC West 2023, taking this time to reflect on the past while showcasing its plans for the future. ISC West attendees are invited to join in the celebration by visiting Booth #10053 at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 for complimentary champagne and treats and brief celebratory remarks.




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Event Security Leaders Deliver Today’s Keynote

Today, Thursday, March 30, three event security leaders will give a keynote address titled “Leveraging Technology in Modern Security Operations for Major Events.” At 8:45 a.m. in Venetian Ballroom F, speakers Jim Mercurio, John Bertsch and Joe Monroe will discuss the importance of security technology in maintaining secure event environments.




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Post-Pandemic Services That Bring New RMR

New forms of business opportunity have emerged this past year as many organizations come to terms with a post-pandemic era that involves more remote work, heightened concerns about cybersecurity, and tighter budgets across the board.




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BriefCam Debuts Customizable Classes & Superior Real-Time Performance for its Video Analytics Platform

BriefCam, the leader in innovative AI-driven video analytics solutions, is showcasing version 2023 M1 of its comprehensive video analytics platform at ISC West.




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Recovering From Disaster — Faster

We’ve all seen the headlines — fearsome storms, flooding, earthquakes and more. Fortunately, these disasters don’t happen every day — at least not in most places — but hearing the news is a reminder that a severe weather event or natural disaster could happen on any given day in your town and at your facility. Do you have a disaster preparedness and recovery plan in place? 




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Paxton Unveils Rewards Program at ISC West 2023

Paxton, the global brand of access control, video surveillance and intercom systems, is launching their brand-new customer loyalty program, Paxton Rewards, at ISC West Booth #14075.




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Data-Driven PIAM: Seeing Beyond the Horizon

Physical access to critical resources and sensitive areas such as data centers and storage areas for narcotics or nuclear materials needs to be protected 24/7. In the past, manual process management was sufficient. Today, the access rules are much more complicated.




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Moving Beyond Video Analytics to Establish Data Intelligence

How do we move video analytics beyond descriptive to prescriptive? From gathering potential questions to providing solutions? The answer is more than just analytics — it is data intelligence. 




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The Wallflowers to headline first-ever ISC West Concert tonight

The Wallflowers and DJ Spencer Ludwig scheduled to perform an after-hours concert tonight, exclusively for ISC West attendees and exhibitors.




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Hanwha Vision delivers AI for every surveillance application

At Booth #14025, Hanwha Vison is highlighting the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diverse surveillance and business operations at ISC West 2024.




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Cybersecurity Leader Admiral Mike Rogers Delivers ISC West 2024 Opening Keynote

This morning, Admiral Mike Rogers, Former Director, National Security Agency; Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; and Former Chief, Central Security Service, will deliver ISC West 2024’s opening keynote address. Attend the keynote today at 9 a.m. at the Main Stage.





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Grow your skills and get expert advice at ISC West’s Career Zone

Looking to boost your career in the security industry, make connections and have fun at ISC West? Join the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West at the Career Zone on the ISC West show floor! This offering, presented by SIA and ISC with support from the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), SIA’s Human Resources Working Group, the SIA RISE community for young security professionals and the SIA Women in Security Forum, was created to help you grow your skills and get expert insights to propel your career. 




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VMP Celebrates 30th Anniversary During 2024 ISC West

Video Mount Products will celebrate its 30th anniversary during ISC West 2024 in Booth #1046.




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Brivo Expands Brivo Wallet Pass Mobile Credentials With Google Wallet

At ISC West, Booth #20045, Brivo has announced the launch of support for Google Wallet mobile credentials to provide frictionless access with the tap of a phone. 




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Barrier1 Showcases Robust Portfolio of Crash-Rated Vehicle Barrier Systems at ISC West 2024

Barrier1 Systems is showcasing a lineup of crash-rated barriers at ISC West 2024 in Booth 4109.




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CPI Security Commits $1M to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Initiatives

CPI Security has already sent over 75 employees who have volunteered over 1,000 hours for hurricane relief efforts.




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Alcatraz AI Partners With Convergint to Enhance Facial Authentication Solutions

Convergint will integrate Alcatraz AI's Rock X facial authentication solution into its security systems, enhancing global enterprise access control with advanced AI technology.




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Newsweek Lists Allied Universal Among America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans

Receiving the highest ranking of five out of five stars, the publication evaluated the company’s official programs for veterans, reviews and information from social media platforms.