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Employers: Do your workers use respirators? NIOSH wants to know

Washington — NIOSH wants to update its estimate of the number of organizations and workers who use respirators – and evaluate the reasons behind their use.




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Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: NIOSH names Phase 2 winners

Washington — NIOSH has chosen nine winners for the second phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.




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Infusion Direct Marketing Announces New Website & Expanded Marketing & Technology Services

Infusion Direct Marketing Inc. announced it has recently launched a new website along with an expanded portfolio of marketing and technology services.




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Boon Edam Announces New Online Certification Program for Security Integrators

Boon Edam Inc. has announced the launch of the Boon Edam Security Integrator Certification Program. 




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American Direct & Proxess Deploy New Safety & Installation Capabilities

American Direct's access control platform, AccessNsite, provides customers and operators a new and comprehensive safety solution.




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TechLogix Networking Solution Fits Any Installation

The “Editor’s Choice” and more new products and solutions as described by manufacturers.




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Paxton Unveils New Rewards Program

Everything online in the industry, from white papers to webinars    




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Resideo Academy App Provides Access to Courses Anywhere

Everything online in the industry, from white papers to webinars




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2N Release White Paper on Access Control 3.0

2N, provider of internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has published a new white paper entitled, ‘Access Control 3.0: the new standards in residential access.’




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American Direct & Proxess App Helps Schools Lock Down

Everything online in the industry, from white papers to webinars




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Brivo & WORKTECH Academy Release Digital Transformation Model

Together with WORKTECH Academy, Brivo has created a model that enables a company to plot where it is on its journey to digital transformation and hybrid working.




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Sielox Simplifies Spring Cleaning of Access Control Data With Pinnacle’s System Cleanup Utility Feature

The System Clean Up Utility feature effectively enables a swift and thorough cleanup of invalid or outdated access control data, resulting in enhanced system management and security.




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NAPCO Debuts New Napco Access Pro Website

NAPCO Security Technologies announced a new website to coincide with the launching of its new Napco Access Pro Dealer Program.




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Athena Security Launches New “Security Heroes” Podcast

According to the announcement, the new semi-monthly podcast sheds light on the positive aspects of keeping people safe while recognizing these true heroes of society and exploring the challenges they face and the industry as a whole.




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Snap One Adds Digital Watchdog to Product Catalog to Elevate Security Options

Snap One announced that its partners in the United States can now order Digital Watchdog surveillance products through its e-commerce portal.




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NSCA Report: New Nonresidential Construction Spending Trending Upward

Robust investment growth in target building segments is expected to drive increased spending through 2023, according to the NSCA’s Electronic Systems Outlook report for Summer 2023.  




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Robert H. Perry Releases Contract Security Market White Paper 2023

The white paper highlights the world leaders in security, as well as their smaller competitors and the investments they are making.




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IPVideo to Launch New HALO Cloud App

The new HALO Cloud App was designed to provide customers with a modern tool that places crucial alerts at their fingertips, wherever they might be in a building.




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GLSA Is Now the Life Safety Alliance

The Alliance, formed in 2018 by some of the most recognized individuals in the Security industry, has continually promoted its vision of advancing the field of Life Safety to a global audience. 




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PEAK Alarm Launches New Website

The company’s new website represents a dynamic shift in approach, using search engine optimization and a strong web presence to reach a wider audience than ever before.




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Brady Worldwide Inc.

Because safety means the world to you, Brady Worldwide has been creating a smarter, safer world for more than 100 years. Our products include high- performance labels and signs, safety and lockout/tagout devices, printing systems and software, absorbents, and more. Visit us at Booth #732 at the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo or go to www.BradyID.com for more information.

Click here for more information from Brady Worldwide Inc.




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DragonWear by True North Gear

The DragonWear® Elements™ Flak Jacket offers versatility and durability. A 2016 Polartec® Apex award winner, this jacket sports a unique, built-in balaclava and uses HardFace® FR fabrics in high-wear areas. Available in steel gray. CAT 2, NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112 compliant. See the jacket at the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo at Booth #3220.

Click here for more information from DragonWear by True North Gear




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HAWS Corp.

Model 7501T is the only tempered portable eyewash in the market. The 9- gallon, gravity-fed eyewash uses a heated, insulated blanket that provides ANSI-compliant tempered water in ambient operating temperatures from -30° F (-34° C) to 100° F (38° C). Ideal for remote locations without access to a continuous potable water source. Haz Loc and 240V versions are available.

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Portwest, LLC

The Peak View Translucent Hard Hat allows wearers maximum peripheral vision. It is the next generation in head protection. The hard hat is certified to health and safety standards ANSI Z89.1, AS/NZS 1801 and EN 397.

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SHOWA

Impact your protection, not your hands. For oil and gas, construction, and mining workers who require impact protection combined with oil grip and rugged protection against mud, oil and liquids, SHOWA 377IP is the most complete protection so far.

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United Academy, powered by United Rentals

United Academy, powered by United Rentals, offers a comprehensive training solution that leverages cutting-edge technology and engaging course content to reduce the overall cost and complexity of safety training, as well as credential tracking for you and your employees. Try our award-winning aerial and forklift training, which includes two serious games and interactive content. Train with the best.

Click here for more information from United Academy, powered by United Rentals




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Wolverine

DuraShocks technology, with a fully integrated energy-return system, builds more comfort into every step in the Wolverine Legend and Wolverine Nation boots. Engineered for performance, the boots combine shock-absorbing sidewalls, a rubber lug outsole and a waterproof full-grain leather upper to ensure feet stay comfortable.

Click here for more information from Wolverine




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NextGen Wins SDM 2017 Systems Integrator of the Year

What happens when old friends and their former wrestling coach decide to go into business together? If you are NextGen Security, the result is organic growth from $0 to $33 million in just four years; an “out-of-the-box” business model that treats each customer as unique and a culture that feels more like a family than just a place to work.




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How Pref-Tech Won Integrator of the Year With People Power

With an intense focus on people and relationships, the 2023 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year relies on its core principles of professionalism, grit, right, intelligent thought and trusted advisors to propel its success.




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OSHA’s Most Cited Standards: How Does Your Compliance Program Stack Up?

This free white paper from the experts at J. J. Keller provides a detailed listing of the most cited OSHA standards from fiscal year 2021, along with proven tips to help ensure compliance.




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OSHA’s Top 10 Violations: How Does Your Compliance Program Stack Up?

This white paper provides a detailed listing of the most cited OSHA standards across all industries, along with proven tips to help you reduce risk and ensure compliance.




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Quiz: Which industries have the most OSHA citations?

Read the new OSHA's Top 10, the most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2023, in the December issue of Safety+Health. Then, guess which industries had the most citations.




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Think you know ladder safety?

March is National Ladder Safety Month – the perfect time to take our quiz on safe use of ladders! Let’s see how you do.




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California bill aimed at exploring gender inequities in workers’ comp

Sacramento, CA — A California Senate committee recently approved legislation that calls for a study on gender-based monetary disparities in state workers’ compensation benefits.




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Minnesota law aimed at improving worker safety at oil refineries

St. Paul, MN — Contractors doing work at oil refineries in Minnesota will soon be required to use a certain percentage of skilled and trained workers, under a new state law.




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Washington state law gives truckers access to restrooms

Olympia, WA — Truck drivers in Washington state will have access to restrooms at establishments where they’re picking up or delivering goods, under a new law.




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California bill on fast-food worker safety faces opposition

Sacramento, CA — The California Assembly has approved legislation that would require fast-food chains and their franchisees to share responsibility for complying with worker safety laws and regulations.




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Washington state looks to update decades-old rule on refinery safety

Tumwater, WA — Prompted by a fatal explosion and fire in 2010, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing changes to its workplace safety rules for petroleum refineries.




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Washington state’s updated heat protection rules in effect

Tumwater, WA — Required access to preventive cool-down periods and a lower “temperature action level” are among the updates to Washington state’s permanent rules aimed at protecting outdoor workers from excessive heat.




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Washington state issues draft rule on cranes and derricks in construction

Tumwater, WA — To clarify its crane decertification and reinstatement requirements, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing changes to its regulations on cranes and derricks in construction.




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Iowa’s revised child labor law violates federal law, DOL says

Washington — Iowa’s revised child labor law doesn’t meet federal requirements, U.S. Department of Labor officials contend.




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NYC wants to help delivery workers charge e-bikes safely

New York — Delivery workers in New York City will soon have places to safely charge the lithium-ion batteries on their e-bikes.




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Washington state issues permanent rules on wildfire smoke

Tumwater, WA — In an effort to protect workers against unhealthy air caused by wildfire smoke, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has issued permanent rules on the hazard.




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Roadside assistance is a dangerous job, data shows

Washington — Roadside assistance providers are struck and killed by passing vehicles more often than national crash data suggests, according to the results of a recent study.




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Phoenix approves heat rules to protect outdoor workers

Phoenix — The Phoenix City Council on March 26 unanimously passed an ordinance requiring contractors and subcontractors who work with the city to have a written safety plan that addresses severe heat.




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Protect workers from wildfire smoke: Washington L&I has resources

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is reminding employers about the tools available on its Wildfire Smoke webpage.




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Indoor heat rule now in effect in California

Sacramento, CA — Most workplaces in California must now adopt a number of worker safety measures when indoor temperatures hit specific levels.




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Washington state adopts measure on the voluntary use of PPE

Tumwater, WA — Washington state has adopted a permanent rule that allows the voluntary use of personal protective equipment.




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Workers and diacetyl: 5 things to know

From workers at microwave popcorn plants to coffee roasters, people who work with the flavoring chemicals diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione may be at risk for bronchiolitis obliterans, an irreversible disease also known as “popcorn lung.”




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On-the-job injuries rising among Oregon seafood-processing workers: study

Corvallis, OR – Injuries among seafood-processing workers in Oregon have eclipsed the statewide average, and the rate appears to be increasing, according to a recent study from Oregon State University.