d Paxton Launches Tech Tour at ADI Locations Across the U.S. By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The Paxton Tech Tour is a free half-day commercial and technical experience that gives security installers and integrators an opportunity to see live product demos and get hands-on with Paxton’s extensive product line. Full Article
d Why SaaS Presents a Golden Opportunity for Security Installers By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:59:31 -0400 Adopting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in the security industry enhances scalability, flexibility, and business opportunities for installers while generating recurring revenue and offering greater value beyond traditional security solutions. Full Article
d Security Industry Leaders Report Positive Outlook, Integrators Lead the Way By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:19:11 -0400 Despite a slight dip in the overall Security Market Index, the majority of industry leaders, especially integrators, express optimism about current business conditions. Full Article
d 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
d Security Industry Confidence Surges as Optimism Grows, SIA Survey Reveals By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:26:36 -0400 The latest survey was conducted before the Federal Reserve announced that it would reduce interest rates by a half-point. Full Article
d Seattle Adopts Verified Alarm Response, Raising Alarm Industry & Public Safety Concerns By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:41:11 -0400 Seattle alarm companies were given just two weeks' notice that, starting October 1, the police department will no longer respond to unverified intrusion alarms. Full Article
d GSX 2024 Recap: The Impact of Proactive & Predictive Data By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:47:30 -0400 GSX in Orlando, held just before Hurricane Helene, showcased over 200 educational sessions and 500 exhibitors, emphasizing a shift from traditional product-focused displays to innovative solutions that leverage data for improved efficiency and predictive security management. Full Article
d 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
d SNG Puts the Focus on Security’s Raison D’Etre By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:45:00 -0400 To attend Securing New Ground is to get an insider’s look at the microcosm of the whole security industry all in the space of a day and a half. Full Article
d 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
d Cargo pilots should be included in rest regulations, association says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Louisville, KY – To mark the one-year anniversary of a plane crash that killed two UPS pilots, the Independent Pilots Association has renewed calls to address fatigue. Full Article
d Offshore helicopter crashes prompt NTSB safety recommendations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – In response to a pair of helicopter crashes near offshore oil platforms, the National Transportation Safety Board has published several safety recommendations aimed at preventing similar incidents. Full Article
d NTSB: Drug use among general aviation pilots increasing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The number of pilots involved in fatal crashes who tested positive for potentially impairing drugs has nearly doubled in a 23-year span, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board. Full Article
d BSEE seeks comment on helicopter safety on fixed offshore facilities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is requesting public feedback until Nov. 24 on how to improve helicopter-related safety on fixed offshore facilities for oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. Full Article
d 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
d 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
d BSEE extends comment period on proposal for fixed offshore facilities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has extended the comment period on a proposal that is intended to improve aviation safety on and around fixed offshore facilities. Full Article
d 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
d Aviation experts to study pilots' emotional, mental health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A pair of high-profile incidents overseas has prompted a study into the emotional and mental health of commercial pilots in the United States. Full Article
d Legislation would extend rest requirements to cargo pilots By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Cargo pilots would receive the same legal protections against fatigued flying as passenger aircraft pilots under legislation recently introduced in the Senate. Full Article
d Boeing advises passenger airlines not to ship lithium batteries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Chicago – A major aircraft manufacturer has joined the effort to keep large quantities of highly flammable lithium-ion batteries out of cargo holds in passenger planes. Full Article
d 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
d 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
d Pilots association calls for action on safety as drone sales predicted to increase By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Safety efforts involving unmanned aircraft systems – commonly referred to as drones – must improve to protect airline aircraft, according to the Air Line Pilots Association, International. Full Article
d 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
d 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
d 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
d Commercial airline pilots are flying depressed, study finds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Boston – More than 1 out of 8 commercial airline pilots meet the criteria for clinical depression, and a small percentage have suicidal thoughts, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Full Article
d 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
d 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
d National Academies urges FAA to ease approach to commercial drone safety regs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration should relax its “overly conservative” safety rules for commercial drone use to boost continued progress and integration, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine concludes. Full Article
d 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
d Proposed rule would allow drones to fly at night, over people By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Department of Transportation intends to seek comment on separate advance notices of proposed rulemaking on the safe operation and integration of drones, including a measure that would allow civilians to operate drones at night and over populated areas without a waiver, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced Jan. 14. Full Article
d Proposed rule permitting drones to fly at night, over people includes provisions for closed or restricted workplaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule that would allow civilians to operate drones at night and over populated areas without a waiver, amending current regulations that prohibit such activities. Full Article
d Cabin Air Safety Act: Lawmakers introduce legislation in House, Senate By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Legislation introduced in both chambers of Congress is aimed at enhancing the safety of the air supply on commercial aircraft to protect crew and passengers. Full Article
d 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
d Airport ground worker safety the focus of House subcommittee hearing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A closer look at the safety and health of airline ground workers is long overdue, Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) said during a Jan. 15 oversight hearing recently convened by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee. Full Article
d 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
d 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
d 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
d 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
d Legislation aimed at protecting flight crews from toxic fumes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A bipartisan bill reintroduced in both chambers of Congress is intended to make the air safer to breathe for crews and passengers on commercial aircraft. Full Article
d 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
d Gift card By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 01:00:00 -0400 Applebee’s gift cards can be used to reward key performers, recognize outstanding efforts, retain your best employees, and celebrate safety and health goals. Full Article
d Behavior-based safety incentive programs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 02:00:00 -0400 C.A. Short’s mission is to provide organizations with a blueprint to implement a strategic, OSHA-compliant employee safety incentive program that will raise awareness, reduce incidents and increase the bottom line. Full Article
d Reloadable gift card By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 03:00:00 -0400 A Walgreens gift card allows your employees to choose from more than 25,000 products, including prescriptions, photos and beauty products at 8,000 convenient locations. Full Article
d Trends in ... incentives By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 03:00:00 -0400 In “The Essential Elements of Effective Workplace Programs and Policies for Improving Worker Health and Wellbeing,” NIOSH states that workplace incentives and rewards can have a positive effect on worker participation. Full Article
d 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
d 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
d 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