Washington — Filtering facepiece respirators with an exhalation valve can be modified to reduce respiratory particle emissions – improving their effectiveness as a source control, according to a technical report recently published by the NIOSH National Personal Protective Laboratory.

The System Clean Up Utility feature effectively enables a swift and thorough cleanup of invalid or outdated access control data, resulting in enhanced system management and security.

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.

Washington – Poultry workers and officials from 13 nonprofit organizations and unions met with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Oct. 16 to urge the department to reject an industry petition to allow faster and unrestricted line speeds in production plants, according to the National Employment Law Project.

Davis, CA — U.S. counties that are home to beef-, pork- and poultry-processing plants experienced accelerated COVID-19 infection rates during the pandemic, according to a recent study led by a researcher at the University at California, Davis.

The ADT+ app and DIY self-setup solution integrates multiple smart devices with professional monitoring and proactive mobile alert capabilities.

This, along with in-home ADT professional advice, can help customers get an ideal smart home security system for their needs.

The relationship with Native marks Alarm Financial Services’ first venture into financing integrated smart security in the multi-dwelling property space. 

This enables the ability to integrate Google Nest products with ClareOne empowers its partners to deliver comprehensive home automation and security through an intuitive unified touchscreen with the ability to add automations.

Delta recently showcased its integration with VIVOTEK AI surveillance camera and Delta Controls’ new Red5-PLUS-ROOM controller, an IoT-based native BACnet building controller, to enable comprehensive control of building HVAC, lighting, access and more.

Washington — OSHA personnel will now wear safety helmets instead of traditional hard hats to “protect them better when they are on inspection sites.”

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I understand the importance of positive communication in safety, but how do I educate frontline supervisors about avoiding the “blame game” when discussing safety issues with workers?

“You don’t need to change who you are or what you believe,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.

The S+H editorial team interviews OSHA Administrator Doug Parker live at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo in a special episode of the magazine's "On the Safe Side" podcast taped Sept. 19 in San Diego.

In a special episode live from the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans, the S+H editorial team interviews Jane Terry, National Safety Council vice president of government affairs, on pending OSHA regulations, NSC's naloxone initiatives, and more.

We discuss content from the July issue of Safety+Health, including the latest news about musculoskeletal injuries. Also, National Safety Council Principal Consultant Rich Fairfax joins the podcast to discuss what safety pros should know about recent changes to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard.

In a live episode live from the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando, FL, the S+H editorial team interviews Lori Guasta.

Greenbelt, MD — A newly published guide is intended to help firefighters talk with their health care provider about the unique health risks they face on the job.

The camera offers high-quality, reliable video and a variety of AlarmNet 360 video service plans for RMR.

Altronix offers its line of Pace products that et you locate IP devices beyond the standard Ethernet range.

Each kit includes a 4K PoE NVR, multiple turret cameras, and the 4 MP Panoramic Fixed Turret Network Camera. The EKI-K82T47C kit provides clarity with 24/7 color imaging, motion detection, and robust security features.

Washington — Federal facilities should convert their current AED stations into “safety stations” that include naloxone – a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, the Department of Health and Human Services says.

Belleville, IL – Injury and illness rates may differ greatly between states – even within the same industries, according to a new report from Allsup, a provider of Social Security Disability Insurance services.

Washington — The percentage of U.S. workers with paid time off increased 10% over a recent seven-year period, according to data released Aug. 29 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has launched a mobile app aimed at quickly delivering safety and health information to miners and other members of the mining industry.

Centrios is a cloud-based access control solution developed to radically simplify the needs of small and growing businesses.

This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up to 16 door systems from a single enclosure.

Allegion’s Pure Access Cloud software provides a complete access control platform allowing for full installation, administration and management of its access control hardware.

Cansec’s Modular Access Panels (MAP), are self-contained access controller boards that handle from one to eight doors and as many as 100,000 users.

According to the announcement, Lockly’s network of certified channel partners, along with new channel partners, will now be able to purchase their products from Scansource thus taking advantage of Scansource’s ability to rapidly fulfill orders.

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots perform autonomous patrols of property perimeters such as fence lines, exterior doors, and other critical assets located outside buildings.

Using tool belts can be helpful for carting a large number of tools around a jobsite. But when fully loaded, tool belts can weigh upward of 50 pounds, according to OSHA.

For more than 20 years, Creative Security has provided security solutions for organizations across California, ensuring their staff and premises stay protected. However, the business also needed to ensure its internal IT tools and services were helping, not hindering, its core business objectives. 

Arcules, a provider of unified security-as-a-service solutions, announced that local Nebraska non-profit Together recently streamlined its security infrastructure through the Arcules unified cloud platform. 

The cloud to camera service will be available on select cameras from Axis, allowing users to access advanced video analytics at the edge, such as object detection, to better identify potential risks and increase situational awareness.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has completed the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology with Verkada’s Command cloud-based management platform.

Snap One announced that its Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offer full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video.

In an era where data-driven insights are increasingly crucial, the physical security domain has yet to fully leverage the abundance of available data.

Designed with a wide profile and brim, the Classic C30R Hard Hat provides enhanced ventilation, increased protection from the elements and greater comfort for outdoor workers.

Classic VSi is a variable shade (shades 8-13) auto-darkening welding helmet with a flip-up panel that exposes a clear grinding shield that provides 180 degrees of vision.

The integration brings the distinct advantages of cloud, including greatly simplified installation, robust end-to-end cybersecurity, centralized management of multiple locations, and AI-filtering to dramatically reduce false-positive activity to the monitoring center or command center professional.

TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers to emergency communication centers.

Wireless companies have recently had the calls appear as spam on caller ID. Without being able to cancel an alarm, this has caused unneeded dispatches to PSAPs. The result has been more false dispatches.

In today’s dynamic security landscape, having sensors that offer both reliability and extended coverage is crucial.

ZeroEyes’ software has been integrated into the Aegix AIM active incident management platform since spring 2023.

This collaboration expands Comcast Smart Solutions’ existing video analytics expertise while giving clients more flexibility to choose the right smart video solution, according to the announcement.

Vector Security will receive sponsorship exclusivity in the home and business security categories in association with the Alabama University Crimson Tide football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball teams.

BMA International and its technology partner, Technowave International LLC, determined that the HID DigitalPersona 4500 Fingerprint Reader met all their requirements.

Download a recently published research report from Intelex showing that reporting data (and accurate data) is the top challenge of EHS professionals in North America.