m Native Smart Properties Secures Credit Facility With Alarm Financial Services By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:50:31 -0400 The relationship with Native marks Alarm Financial Services’ first venture into financing integrated smart security in the multi-dwelling property space. Full Article
m Brilliant launches ‘Install It Anywhere’ Home Control Panel to Transform Any House or Apartment Into A Smart One By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Additionally, Brilliant functions as a whole home lighting system with built-in motion detection, which can be paired with a Resideo Security System. Full Article
m Multifamily Market: Why Security Dealers Should Make the Investment By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:34:17 -0400 Don’t spend all your time focusing on the single-family residential sector. You should be including a strategy to capitalize on the multifamily housing trend. Full Article
m ClareOne Now Integrates With Google Nest to Deliver Smart Home & Security Features By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
m How Recent Legislation Changes Will Impact Integrators' Smart Home Projects By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:04:20 -0500 The technology landscape for smart consumer appliances is undergoing a profound transformation, guided in part by multiple legislative changes set forth by the Biden Administration. Full Article
m Parks Associates: 16% of U.S. Internet Homes Now Have Smart Thermostats By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:12:24 -0500 In a new white paper released in partnership with Resideo, Parks Associates examines practical solutions and the latest advancements in smart home technology that contribute to energy management. Full Article
m Defining Smart Home Trends for Security Dealers in 2024 By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:31:50 -0500 Research continues to show that tenants both want and expect smart home technology from their rental properties and security solutions are some of the most prioritized. Full Article
m FCC Launches Cybersecurity Labeling Initiative for Smart Products By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:18:32 -0400 The “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program” aims to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions and encourage manufacturers to meet higher cybersecurity standards. Full Article
m Delta Controller Integrates With VIVOTEK’s New AI Camera for Smart Buildings By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m Latch DOOR App Offers AI-Enabled Features & Real-Time Property Management By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:36:20 -0400 Latch CEO Jamie Siminoff presented a virtual reveal event on June 4, during which he explained how the app combines the technology and unique data of each building to serve timely and relevant information to residents and property managers. Full Article
m Ultimate Safety Net: The Vital Importance of Home Cellular Backup By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Here's why cellular backup security has become essential in ensuring continuous protection among the various options available. Full Article
m How Advances in Home Management Are Enhancing Lifestyles & Security By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Home management solutions continue to see significant advancements, offering consumers enhanced convenience, security and energy efficiency. Full Article
m State of the Market: How Smart Home Integration Fuels the Security Market By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Industry insiders from leading companies elucidate how smart home integration and shifting consumer preferences are driving growth and future trends in the residential security market. Full Article
m 2GIG Empowers Security Dealers to Thrive in Smart Home Market By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As the smart home market continues to expand, security dealers are seeking reliable and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of homeowners and businesses. Full Article
m How AI Is Making Smart Homes More Secure By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:31:09 -0400 Highlighted are benefits of AI-enabled automation and interoperability, while addressing key considerations for security integrators in managing vulnerabilities and optimizing smart home ecosystems. Full Article
m Proptech Unveiled: Navigating the Future of Real Estate Innovation & Security By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Explore how proptech is transforming the real estate sector, while addressing key challenges and opportunities for security integrators in this evolving landscape. Full Article
m ASSA ABLOY Acquires Level Lock to Create Ambient Property Technologies Subsidiary By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:11:08 -0400 Level Lock was founded in 2016 by John Martin and Ken Goto and has approximately 70 employees. Full Article
m Smart Building Solutions Gain Traction Among Multifamily Properties, Study Finds By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:35:48 -0400 A new study by Parks Associates reveals that smart building solutions are increasingly being adopted by multifamily properties, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Full Article
m Monitoring multiple confined space entries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Can I use one attendant to electronically monitor multiple 1910.146 confined space entries? Full Article
m Confined space monitoring By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 When it comes to protecting workers in confined spaces, what are some monitoring best practices? Full Article
m Workers in certain industries and jobs at higher risk of dying from COPD: CDC By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Atlanta — An elevated risk of death linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among workers in certain industries and occupations highlights the need for better employee health policies and targeted interventions, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Article
m EPA aims to reduce worker exposure to ethylene oxide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to lower emissions of ethylene oxide – a gas that’s used to sterilize medical devices and has been linked to cancer and neurological problems. Full Article
m Female health care workers need better protection from radiation, doctors say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 London — A group of physicians is calling on health care employers to provide female workers who are exposed to on-the-job radiation with added protections to minimize their risk of breast cancer. Full Article
m Contest aimed at weeding out counterfeit N95s has a winner By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The developer of an N95 respirator validation phone app and website is the winner of NIOSH’s Counterfeit N95 Challenge. Full Article
m OSHA renews emphasis programs in the South By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Dallas — OSHA Region 6 has renewed two of its emphasis programs and revised another. Full Article
m Protect your eyes from the computer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Computer vision syndrome, a condition with symptoms including headaches, dry eyes and blurred vision, can occur in any work environment that requires extended periods of time looking at a computer monitor. Full Article
m Medications and hearing loss By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 How can I tell if an employee’s hearing is being affected by medications, noise exposure or both? What can be done about it? Full Article
m The 5 Universal Wastes: Keeping Employees and the Environment Safe By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Download a free white paper containing expert guidance to help you keep your business, your employees and the environment safe when dealing with universal wastes. Full Article
m Men exposed to extremely low EMFs at work may face increased risk of ALS: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Utrecht, The Netherlands – On-the-job exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields may double men’s risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, according to a new study from researchers in The Netherlands. Full Article
m OSHA, FCC collaborate on guide for communication tower workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – OSHA and the Federal Communications Commission have published a best practices guide intended to reduce injuries among communication tower workers. Full Article
m Common hazards in utility work By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:05:00 -0400 Safety+Health looks at some of the common hazards that workers from different types of utilities face on the job. Full Article
m Water pipe repair method not as safe as previously thought, researchers say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 West Lafayette, IN – A common procedure used to repair water pipes can release hazardous chemicals into the air and should be re-evaluated for its risks to workers, the public and the environment, according to researchers from Purdue University. Full Article
m Inspect guyed communication tower anchors for corrosion, new video urges By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Watertown, SD – A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors highlights how to perform proper anchor corrosion inspections on guyed towers. Full Article
m NEHA to host webinar on possible risks of popular water pipe repair method By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Denver – On the heels of a recent Purdue University study suggesting that a popular method for repairing water pipes can release hazardous chemicals into the air, the National Environmental Health Association will host a one-hour webinar on Oct. 5 to discuss potential risks to workers and the public. Full Article
m SIF exposures higher among utilities workers: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Oxnard, CA — Workers in the utilities industry are at an increased risk of serious injuries and fatalities (also called SIFs), according to a recent study from safety consulting firm DEKRA Insight. Full Article
m Falls to lower level top list of work-related deaths in Massachusetts: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Boston — Falls to a lower level were the leading a cause of fatal worker injuries in Massachusetts from 2014 to 2015, representing nearly 17 percent of the state’s workplace fatalities, according to a report released Oct. 16 by the state’s Department of Public Health. Full Article
m New for members: Free Excavation Toolkit By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The National Safety Council Construction & Utilities Division has launched an Excavation Toolkit. Full Article
m ‘Take the time to know and understand the steps’ of tower modification, new video advises By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Watertown, SD — A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors highlights the importance of understanding and following the proper sequence of performing tower modifications. Full Article
m Communication tower association: Women explore ‘untapped potential’ in industry where safety remains priority By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Watertown, SD — Workforce expansion in the communication tower industry has created “a huge untapped potential for women” while enhancing the need for proper safety training for all workers, Andrea Lee, the National Tower Erectors’ Women of NATE committee chair, said during a recent Federal Communications Commission podcast. Full Article
m New video for tower workers explores safe installation, maintenance of small cell antennas By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Watertown, SD — A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors stresses hazard awareness for technicians who work with small cellular antenna towers on new or existing structures. Full Article
m Safety amid the swelter By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:05:00 -0400 During the summer months, outdoor workers are at heightened risk of heat-related illnesses, ranging from mild heat rash to potentially deadly heatstroke. “It’s not like you just provide them water and that solves the problem,” one expert says. “It starts with an effective plan.” Full Article
m Annual wind energy safety campaign focuses on hands By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The American Wind Energy Association will offer several free resources in October as part of its annual monthlong safety awareness campaign aimed at helping protect renewable energy workers from on-the-job injuries. Full Article
m DOI says it preempts OSHA on worker safety oversight for offshore renewable energy facilities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Department of the Interior – not OSHA – will oversee workplace safety and health at offshore renewable energy facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf, according to a policy statement published in the Oct. 18 Federal Register. Full Article
m Water pipe repair: Researchers offer tips for making common method safer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 West Lafayette, IN — Researchers at Purdue University have outlined recommendations for enhancing the safety of a popular method for repairing water pipes that may release hazardous chemicals into the air, as part of a recent study on rehabilitating damaged drainage culverts. Full Article
m Flushing wipes, T-shirts a ‘threat to human health,’ EPA says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Disposing of disinfecting wipes and other non-flushable items down the toilet can damage wastewater management systems, warns the Environmental Protection Agency. Full Article
m Cal/OSHA to employers: It’s your duty to prevent heat illness By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Oakland, CA — Employers are responsible for protecting workers from heat illness, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health – also known as Cal/OSHA – reiterates in a recent reminder. Full Article
m New video for tower workers: Suspension trauma By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Watertown, SD — Proper rescue planning for suspension trauma incidents at tower sites is the focus of a new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association. Full Article
m ‘Stand Tall’: Annual wind energy safety campaign spotlights sprains and strains By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The American Wind Energy Association is offering free resources in October in conjunction with its annual monthlong worker safety awareness campaign. Full Article
m OSHA citation includes first egregious violation under Biden administration By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA’s recent citation of a Boston contractor includes the first egregious violation issued under the Biden administration, acting agency administrator Jim Frederick confirmed Aug. 18. Full Article
m Grating hazards on offshore platforms: Safety agency issues safety alert By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — In response to an “increase in incidents involving grating” on offshore energy platforms, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a safety alert. Full Article