an Survey: Parents Want to Mandate Camera Sharing for K-12 Emergencies By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:35:45 -0400 Commissioned by Eagle Eye Networks, the survey found that a federal mandate was preferred by 56 percent of parents, 29 percent wanted a community-level requirement, and 11 percent favored a school district mandate. Full Article
an i-PRO Establishes Pioneering AI Governance Framework and Ethics Committee By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 With the rapid spread of AI products and services, i-PRO said there has been a worldwide demand for companies to utilize AI responsibly. Full Article
an VerkadaOne 2024: Empowering Integrators With AI-Enhanced Cloud Solutions By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:10:27 -0400 Verkada’s partner event in Denver brought together over 1,600 security professionals to showcase cutting-edge cloud-based solutions, AI-enabled products, plus insights into the evolving role of physical security technologies. Full Article
an FAA expands safety reporting program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration, in partnership with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, has implemented a safety reporting program intended to allow certain employees within the agency to raise safety concerns without fear of retaliation. Full Article
an FAA issues final rule on aircraft icing standards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – Manufacturers of new transport airplanes must show proof that the aircraft can safely fly in freezing drizzle or freezing rain, under a final rule issued Nov. 4 by the Federal Aviation Administration. Full Article
an FAA confirms date for air ambulance rule By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – A final rule regarding safety regulations for helicopter air ambulances will go into effect April 22, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced. Full Article
an Air transport of lithium batteries: Disaster ‘only a matter of time,’ DeFazio says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A lawmaker is predicting a grim outcome if regulators do not strengthen safety standards for air transport of lithium cells and batteries. Full Article
an New legislation would require epinephrine injectors on airplanes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A group of senators has proposed new legislation that would require commercial airlines to carry epinephrine auto-injectors to help protect passengers with severe allergies. Full Article
an FAA revises guidance for safely taxiing, towing aircraft By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has published new guidance aimed at keeping airport workers safe as airplanes are taxied and towed. Full Article
an NTSB makes recommendations for preventing lithium battery fires on cargo planes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – In an effort to prevent overheating, fires and explosions on cargo planes, officials from the National Transportation Safety Board have issued a pair of safety recommendations regarding the bulk shipment of lithium batteries. Full Article
an UN agency bans lithium batteries as cargo on passenger planes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – The United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization has banned all shipments of lithium-ion batteries as cargo on passenger planes because of possible fire risks. Full Article
an DOT bans e-cigarettes on flights By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – The Department of Transportation has made itself clear about the use of electronic cigarettes on airplanes: It’s not allowed. Full Article
an New legislation aims to prevent flight attendant fatigue By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A bill introduced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) would require airlines to provide flight attendants with at least 10 hours off between work shifts. Full Article
an NTSB warns pilots and airline mechanics about carbon monoxide poisoning By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board has released two safety alerts and a pair of videos cautioning airline pilots and mechanics about the dangers of carbon monoxide emissions. Full Article
an For airplanes, drone collisions a greater hazard than bird strikes: FAA study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A high-speed collision with a drone would leave an airliner with more structural damage than if a bird of similar weight struck the plane, according to a recent study from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence. Full Article
an Higher carbon dioxide levels in cockpit affect airline pilot performance: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Boston — Higher levels of carbon dioxide in airplane cockpits may diminish commercial pilots’ ability to perform maneuvers, recent research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates. Full Article
an Flight attendants union calls for enforcement of rest-break mandate By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, is calling on the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration to begin enforcing a year-old law that mandates airlines provide flight attendants with a rest break of 10 consecutive hours between periods of duty lasting up to 14 hours. Full Article
an COVID-19 pandemic: CDC develops guidance for airline, airport and transit workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Atlanta — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a series of fact sheets for airport, airline and transit employers to help protect their workers from exposure to COVID-19. Full Article
an Airline groups ask DOJ for ‘full and public prosecution’ of unruly passengers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A coalition of 10 aviation industry groups led by Airlines for America, a trade association of U.S. passenger and cargo carriers, is requesting that the Department of Justice “commit to the full and public prosecution of onboard acts of violence” by passengers against airline employees. Full Article
an Flight attendants to receive longer rest breaks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A final rule from the Federal Aviation Administration will require airlines to provide flight attendants with at least 10 hours of rest time between days they’re on duty. Full Article
an Final rule governs air transport of lithium-ion batteries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A final rule from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will regulate the transport of lithium-ion batteries shipped by air. Full Article
an FAA asks laser manufacturers to warn consumers of potential danger to planes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Citing a growing trend of people pointing lasers at airplanes, the Federal Aviation Administration is calling for product labels warning consumers that the safety of flight crews and passengers is being put at risk. Full Article
an FAA says hundreds of airports need safety management systems By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule that will require “more than 200 of America’s busiest commercial airports” to create safety management systems. Full Article
an Committee on lithium battery air transport safety to meet in November By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee has scheduled a public meeting for Nov. 2. Full Article
an FAA is urging the public not to point lasers at airplanes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Reports of people pointing lasers at aircraft – a federal crime – have reached an all-time high, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Full Article
an Safety hazards in an office setting By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 How many hazards can you find in this staged photo? Full Article
an GHS video, quiz and Powerpoint from the Maine Department of Labor By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:38:00 -0400 The Maine Department of Labor is offering free GHS training materials. Full Article
an Work zone awareness quiz, tips and driving simulator from New York DOT By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:15:00 -0400 The New York State Department of Transportation's website offers work zone awareness training tools. Full Article
an NFPA challenges firefighters, EMTs to take safety and health quiz By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Quincy, MA – To mark International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week (June 14-20), the National Fire Protection Association has created an interactive quiz for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other fire service workers. Full Article
an Take this quiz to learn how much you know about alcohol use and abuse By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:13:00 -0400 How much do you know about alcohol and its effects? Take this quiz from the Fall 2018 issue of Family Safety & Health to find out. Full Article
an On guards: Keeping workers safe around machines and moving parts By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:06:00 -0400 “From the moment they start to operate the machine,” one safeguarding expert says, “you look at the design and you think, ‘Well, could someone potentially get hurt?’” Full Article
an How well do you understand the Hierarchy of Controls? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Test your knowledge of the hierarchy by dragging the controls into the correct order. Full Article
an Trucking research institute launches fatigue management website By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations, has launched a website on commercial motor vehicle operator fatigue management. Full Article
an NIST launches tool to help assess ventilation and indoor air quality By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Gaithersburg, MD — “In many buildings, ventilation is often misunderstood or infrequently assessed,” says the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which has created an online tool designed to help determine indoor air quality. Full Article
an Webbing belt with retractable lanyard system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 02:00:00 -0500 For maximum durability and safety, Hammerhead Industries can mount any of its 2-Axis Gear Keeper retractable lanyards directly to its webbing belt. Full Article
an Understanding cut resistance By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500 I have two glove samples for my cut hazard. One is an ASTM cut level 4 and the other is labeled EN cut level 5. Which glove is more cut-resistant? Full Article
an Hand protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 How can workers stay safe when wearing gloves around rotating machinery? Full Article
an Cut-resistance standards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Can you explain the misconception of EN vs. ASTM cut standards? Full Article
an Hand protection: Are gloves enough? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Are gloves enough? Full Article
an Better understanding of glove coatings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 How critical is a glove’s coating when selecting cut-resistant hand protection? Full Article
an Waterproof vs. water-resistant work gloves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Is there a difference between waterproof and water-resistant gloves? Full Article
an Cut-resistant gloves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 How do I select the proper cut-resistant glove for different tasks? Full Article
an Workman’s glove By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:56:00 -0400 The Maximum Safety Journeyman KV is a professional workman’s glove featuring brown goatskin leather, high-visibility yellow knuckle protectors and a Kevlar-lined Airprene wrist. It has an easy-on, easy-off design and hook-and-loop closure patch. The glove is ideal for construction, auto repair, demolition, manufacturing, mining, fabrication and landscaping. Protective Industrial Products Inc. Full Article
an Cut-resistant glove By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:50:00 -0400 MCR Safety now provides gloves with Alycore technology, which delivers protection 2,000 grams greater than the current minimum requirement for Cut Protection Performance Test cut Level 5 performance. This patented technology creates the most cut- and puncture-resistant gloves available. Alycore styles are available in ForceFlex, Memphis Multitask and Ninja Flex series for an assortment of industry applications. MCR Safety Full Article
an Puncture-resistant glove By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:03:00 -0400 TurtleSkin CP Neon is a cut- and puncture-resistant glove that comes in three levels of protection (CP Neon 300, 400 and 500) to accommodate any threat. The CP Neon glove also can be configured for a variety of different coverage areas on the hand. The glove provides protection on fingertips, the sides and backs of hands, and the area between the index finger and thumb. Warwick Mills Full Article
an Polyurethane-coated glove By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:29:00 -0400 The Jackson Safety G60 Level 2 Polyurethane-Coated Cut Glove features ANSI/EN388 Level 2 cut resistance and a stretch Kevlar liner for cut resistance and a comfortable fit. The G60 offers excellent dexterity for improved productivity and is coated in polyurethane as a barrier against oil penetration. Kimberly-Clark Professional Full Article
an Trends in ... hand protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:44:00 -0400 Hand protection research and technology are leading to better glove products. Leading vendors explain in this month's product trends. Full Article
an Senate confirms the nominations of two candidates for mine review commission By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Senate on Sept. 29 confirmed the nominations of Mary Lu Jordan and Timothy Baker to serve as members of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. Full Article
an Senate confirms new Chemical Safety Board chair and member By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Senate on Dec. 13 confirmed Steve Owens as chair of the Chemical Safety Board and Catherine J.K. Sandoval as a CSB member, returning a quorum to the short-staffed agency. Full Article
an Virginia Foxx is new chair of House Education and the Workforce Committee By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The House Steering Committee has selected Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to serve as chair of the renamed Education and the Workforce Committee for the 118th Congress. Full Article