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Final rule addresses whistleblower protections for seamen

Washington – A new final rule from OSHA is aimed at improving protections for seamen who inform the government about violations of maritime safety laws or regulations.




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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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Whistleblower Protection Program: OSHA public meeting will focus on migrant workers

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting on how it can improve its Whistleblower Protection Program, particularly where migrant and other vulnerable workers are concerned.




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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 public meeting set for Oct. 19

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




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DOL OIG releases list of current and planned audits for FY 2023

Washington — The adequacy of OSHA’s future pandemic planning and the effectiveness of the agency’s National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 may be evaluated this fiscal year by the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General.




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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 meeting on Whistleblower Protection Program set for May 15

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for May 15 to hear stakeholder input on how it can improve its 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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PE Firm Apax Partners Acquires Altus Fire & Life Safety

Established in 1993 and based in New York, Altus provides a wide range of fire/life-safety services and solutions throughout the Northeast.




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Pye-Barker Acquires Phoenix Fire Systems, Now Operates in 41 States

“Phoenix Fire’s team knows their craft and their customers, and that’s a winning combination for a successful business,” expressed Pye-Barker CEO Bart Proctor.




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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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Pye-Barker Acquires Pasco Fire & Safety Equipment in Tampa Metro Area

Pasco has been a trusted name in central Florida since 1992, having earned the confidence of area businesses by providing reliable service and caring for customers with integrity, according to an announcement.




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Pye-Barker Purchases Louisiana Life-Safety Integrator DACSIS

DACSIS’s expertise in full fire code protection complements the offerings of Pye-Barker’s nearby commercial alarm and security teams.




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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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Fogging issues with safety glasses

Why are my anti-fog safety glasses fogging?




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Lockout/tagout safety

The OSHA lockout/tagout standard outlines practices and procedures required to prevent the flow of dangerous energy while employees are servicing equipment. This includes all sources of energy, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical and thermal.




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Bench-mounted and pedestal grinder safety

Bench-mounted and pedestal grinders – which are equipped with abrasive stones, wire brushes and buffing brushes to sharpen, grind, strip and polish metal – can be found in many industrial settings, according to the FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of British Columbia.




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ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions — Critical Infrastructure Features ALWIN Security Management Software

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions — Critical Infrastructure (Booth #8101) is showcasing its robust ALWIN security management software as part of a total access management solution for critical infrastructure customers in the U.S. at ISC West.




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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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i-PRO Introduces Industry’s First 4K AI-Enabled Multi-Directional Dual Sensor Cameras

At ISC West 2023 at Booth #10037, i-PRO Co. Ltd., a global leader in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, further expands its multi-sensor camera lineup with six new dual-sensor models.




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The 2023 Winner of the SIA New Products and Solutions Awards is…

Alocity was recognized with the Best New Product honor for its Alocity Access Control Platform product at the 2023 SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, held yesterday at ISC West. The prestigious Judges’ Choice Award was presented to IPVideo Corporation for its Sentry ERS product. Read on for more about this year’s winners.




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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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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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The 2024 Winner of the SIA New Products and Solutions Awards is…

IronYun was recognized with the Best New Product honor for its IronYun Vaidio AI Vision Platform 8.0 product at the 2024 SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, held yesterday at ISC West. The prestigious Judges’ Choice Award was presented to Swear for the Swear Authenticity Engine product, submitted in the Software category. 




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CIAS celebrates 50 years of enhancing perimeter security at ISC West

CIAS Security, a global manufacturer of physical perimeter security systems based in Italy, is celebrating 50 years of perimeter security systems innovation at ISC West at Booth #7064.




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Attend the SIA Women in Security Forum Keynote at ISC West Today!

Start your ISC West Day 3 off right by joining the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) for a complimentary keynote event featuring special guest speaker Crystal Washington today from 10-11 am in the Venetian Ballrooms Main Stage. 




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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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SAGE Integration Partners With Ambient.ai to Offer AI-Enabled Threat Detection

SAGE Integration is collaborating with Ambient.ai to enhance enterprise security through real-time AI threat detection and rapid investigations.




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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.




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Fortinet Survey: 70% of Firms Report Employee Security Gaps

As malicious actors use AI to increase the volume and velocity of their attacks, leaders believe these threats will be harder for their employees to spot, according to the Fortinet survey.




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Simpro Group Acquires BigChange to Enhance Global Field Service Management Solutions

Simpro Group’s acquisition of BigChange enhances its field service management capabilities, offering comprehensive solutions for diverse customer needs globally.




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Brinks Home Unveils Account Value Calculator for Selling Home Security, Alarm Accounts

The online valuation calculator, enabled by AI, is said to simplify the process for business owners looking to sell home security and alarm accounts.




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Effects of heat stress on workers

What causes workers to commit mental errors when the ambient temperature is higher than 95 degrees F?




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Dangers of heat stress

​What index can workplaces use to monitor conditions that may result in a heat-related illness?




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Preventive measures for heat stress – outdoors and indoors

Should an individual in an indoor work setting use the same preventive measures for heat stress as someone working in an outdoor setting?




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The cost of heat-related illnesses

How significant are the differences in cost between preventing and treating heat-related illnesses?




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Safety glasses

Gateway Safety has expanded its StarLite family to include StarLite FOAMPRO, a foam-lined, anti-fog eyewear solution.




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Anti-fog eyewear

Regardless of whether you have water spray, high humidity or dramatic changes in temperature, Snap (BKFIX-3100NP) and Mega (BKDST-1030NP) Glasses don’t steam up.