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Survey: Parents Want to Mandate Camera Sharing for K-12 Emergencies

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.  




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i-PRO Establishes Pioneering AI Governance Framework and Ethics Committee

With the rapid spread of AI products and services, i-PRO said there has been a worldwide demand for companies to utilize AI responsibly.




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VerkadaOne 2024: Empowering Integrators With AI-Enhanced Cloud Solutions

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.




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FAA expands safety reporting program

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.




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FAA issues final rule on aircraft icing standards

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.




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FAA confirms date for air ambulance rule

Washington – A final rule regarding safety regulations for helicopter air ambulances will go into effect April 22, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced.




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Air transport of lithium batteries: Disaster ‘only a matter of time,’ DeFazio says

Washington – A lawmaker is predicting a grim outcome if regulators do not strengthen safety standards for air transport of lithium cells and batteries.




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New legislation would require epinephrine injectors on airplanes

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.




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FAA revises guidance for safely taxiing, towing aircraft

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has published new guidance aimed at keeping airport workers safe as airplanes are taxied and towed.




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NTSB makes recommendations for preventing lithium battery fires on cargo planes

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.




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UN agency bans lithium batteries as cargo on passenger planes

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.




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DOT bans e-cigarettes on flights

Washington – The Department of Transportation has made itself clear about the use of electronic cigarettes on airplanes: It’s not allowed.




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New legislation aims to prevent flight attendant fatigue

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.




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NTSB warns pilots and airline mechanics about carbon monoxide poisoning

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.




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For airplanes, drone collisions a greater hazard than bird strikes: FAA study

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.




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Higher carbon dioxide levels in cockpit affect airline pilot performance: study

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.




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Flight attendants union calls for enforcement of rest-break mandate

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.




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COVID-19 pandemic: CDC develops guidance for airline, airport and transit workers

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.




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Airline groups ask DOJ for ‘full and public prosecution’ of unruly passengers

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.




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Flight attendants to receive longer rest breaks

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.




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Final rule governs air transport of lithium-ion batteries

Washington — A final rule from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will regulate the transport of lithium-ion batteries shipped by air.




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FAA asks laser manufacturers to warn consumers of potential danger to planes

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.




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FAA says hundreds of airports need safety management systems

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.




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Committee on lithium battery air transport safety to meet in November

Washington — The Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee has scheduled a public meeting for Nov. 2.




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FAA is urging the public not to point lasers at airplanes

Washington — Reports of people pointing lasers at aircraft – a federal crime – have reached an all-time high, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.




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Safety hazards in an office setting

How many hazards can you find in this staged photo?




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GHS video, quiz and Powerpoint from the Maine Department of Labor

The Maine Department of Labor is offering free GHS training materials.




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Work zone awareness quiz, tips and driving simulator from New York DOT

The New York State Department of Transportation's website offers work zone awareness training tools.




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NFPA challenges firefighters, EMTs to take safety and health quiz

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.




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Take this quiz to learn how much you know about alcohol use and abuse

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.




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On guards: Keeping workers safe around machines and moving parts

“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?’”




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How well do you understand the Hierarchy of Controls?

Test your knowledge of the hierarchy by dragging the controls into the correct order.




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Trucking research institute launches fatigue management website

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.




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NIST launches tool to help assess ventilation and indoor air quality

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.




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Webbing belt with retractable lanyard system

For maximum durability and safety, Hammerhead Industries can mount any of its 2-Axis Gear Keeper retractable lanyards directly to its webbing belt.




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Understanding cut resistance

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?




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Hand protection

How can workers stay safe when wearing gloves around rotating machinery?




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Cut-resistance standards

Can you explain the misconception of EN vs. ASTM cut standards?




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Hand protection: Are gloves enough?

Are gloves enough?




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Better understanding of glove coatings

How critical is a glove’s coating when selecting cut-resistant hand protection?




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Waterproof vs. water-resistant work gloves

Is there a difference between waterproof and water-resistant gloves?




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Cut-resistant gloves

How do I select the proper cut-resistant glove for different tasks?




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Workman’s glove

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.




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Cut-resistant glove

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




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Puncture-resistant glove

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




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Polyurethane-coated glove

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




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Trends in ... hand protection

Hand protection research and technology are leading to better glove products. Leading vendors explain in this month's product trends.




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Senate confirms the nominations of two candidates for mine review commission

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.




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Senate confirms new Chemical Safety Board chair and member

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.




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Virginia Foxx is new chair of House Education and the Workforce Committee

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.