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Rubber apron

Ideal for working on or around battery storage systems, this insulating rubber apron is a good choice for technicians who have to reach over energized conductors to perform standard maintenance.




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Extra-small work apparel

The Iron Eagle apparel line now has extra-small-sized jackets and overalls.




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How to Test Clients’ Wi-Fi & Internet Capacities

Dave Engebretson tests a variety of Wi-Fi access points to see their performance




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Look Before You Leap

At a recent fiber optic technician training class, I heard some interesting stories about using existing pre-installed fiber optic links for various types of data communication.




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Escape hoods

PARAT NG Escape hoods protect users from toxic industrial and fire-related gases, vapors and particles for at least 15 minutes.




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Self-contained breathing apparatus

The MSA G1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus offers integrated and enhanced solutions to exceed users’ needs today as well as years into the future.




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NIOSH-approved respirators

These two NIOSH-approved respirators are a light, compact solution for health care workers.




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Health care PAPR

The SALUS HC is a high-performing powered air-purifying respirator designed to protect health care workers from exposure to particulates and biological aerosols. Its compact and ergonomic shoulder-mounted carriage conforms to all body types to provide uninhibited range of movement.




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How to Tap Marketing Development Dollars With Tech Partners

Learn how manufacturers and other vendors can provide value to your business beyond that of hardware and services. 




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Boost Your Marketing With the Zero-Listen Podcast Approach

Explore how zero-listen podcasts can transform your security business’s marketing strategy by focusing on content value, thought leadership and strategic repurposing to drive brand awareness and lead generation.




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Why Allbound Marketing Is the Security Industry’s Secret Weapon

Allbound marketing offers a more holistic strategy by blending the instant visibility of outbound marketing with the long-term relationship-building strengths of inbound.




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How TMA’s ASAP-to-PSAP Service Is Saving Time & Lives

The service reduces processing time from minutes to seconds, leading to faster responses to emergencies and positive outcomes. 




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Remote Video Monitoring: Execs Dish Strategic Approaches

Subject matter experts from the central station and automation software marketplace address some of the best approaches that security dealers and integrators can follow to up their remote video monitoring game.




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California oil refinery safety regulations approved

Sacramento, CA – The California Department of Industrial Relations and the California Environmental Protection Agency have approved final regulations intended to improve hazard prevention and management at the state’s 15 oil refineries.




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Offshore safety agency seeks to refine approval process for uses of ‘new or unusual technology’

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a proposed rule that would codify existing agency practice concerning the review and approval of projects proposing to use “new or unusual technology.”




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Study Shows High Consumer Expectation for Rapid Security Event Response

A Parks Associates white paper reveals that most residential security owners prioritize fast and reliable response times when choosing their systems, while highlighting the challenges and innovations security providers face to meet these expectations.




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SIA Opens Applications for SIA RISE Scholarship

Applying for the SIA RISE Scholarship is open to SIA student members and employees of SIA member companies in North America who are part of the SIA RISE community.




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GSX 2024 Recap: The Impact of Proactive & Predictive Data

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.




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National Academies urges FAA to ease approach to commercial drone safety regs

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.




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Disposable gloves: Good for industrial applications?

How effective are disposable gloves for industrial applications?




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NSC’s John Dony among four appointed to OSHA advisory committee

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has appointed four members to OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.




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Biden taps Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su to lead DOL

Washington — President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Julie Su for labor secretary.




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Report reveals large gap between worker and CEO views of empathy

West Des Moines, IA — Workers are far less likely than CEOs to describe their workplace as empathetic, suggesting that executives “are living very different work experiences than their employees, a new report contends.




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Employers’ ‘therapy speak’ often misses the mark: survey

Chicago — Results of a recent survey show that workers have trouble trusting employers and supervisors who use “therapy speak” but don’t follow it up with helpful actions.




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Toxic bosses are driving workers to seek therapy, survey shows

New York — Around 2 out of 5 workers who say they have or have had a toxic boss have sought therapy as a result, results of a recent survey show.




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Biden again taps acting Labor Secretary Julie Su to lead DOL

Washington — President Joe Biden has renominated Julie Su for labor secretary, but Su’s path to confirmation remains murky.




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A collaborative approach to safety

The National Safety Council names ATS the recipient of the 2023 Robert W. Campbell Award.




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Senate health committee approves bill to establish cancer registry for firefighters

Washington — Bipartisan legislation to establish and maintain a voluntary registry intended to improve research into firefighters’ risks of cancer was passed by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on April 24.




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Safety shower application

The ION Safety Shower Application monitors safety shower and eyewash station activation when an employee is exposed to hazardous materials.




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OSHA issues temporary enforcement policy after crane operator certification organization’s accreditation lapses

Washington — OSHA has issued a temporary enforcement policy for the construction industry after being informed by the Sanford, FL-based Crane Institute Certification that the organization no longer is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, as required under section 1926.1427(d) of OSHA’s Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.




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OSHA invites comment on pending approval of Massachusetts State Plan

Washington — A State Plan covering Massachusetts’ state and local government employees is a step closer to reality after OSHA recently published a proposed rule outlining its initial approval.




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OSHA grants initial approval of Massachusetts State Plan for public-sector workers

Washington — A State Plan covering Massachusetts’ state and local government employees is now a reality after OSHA announced its initial approval.




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Study shows that texting toolbox talks to supervisors helps make safety meetings happen

Portland, OR — A recent study of residential construction supervisors in Oregon who received toolbox talks via text messages showed that their compliance with Oregon OSHA’s standard on safety meetings increased – and the delivery method was welcomed.




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Maine’s State Plan for state and local government workers gets OSHA approval

Washington — OSHA has certified a revised State Plan for Maine that covers state and local government workers.




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Respiratory hazards in the cannabis industry: Researchers say ag standards may apply

Berkeley, CA — Cannabis industry workers may be at increased risk of respiratory problems as a result of on-the-job exposure to various hazards, results of a recent study led by a University of Washington professor indicate.




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CSB to California: Adopt new approach to regulating refineries

Richmond, CA – California needs to change the way it regulates refineries and adopt a system aimed at reducing risk to the lowest possible level, concludes a new report from the Chemical Safety Board.




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High-visibility apparel line

Several garments in the GloWear Hi-Vis Apparel Line are now available in an extra-small size.




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Flame-resistant high-visibility apparel

The Job Sight FR apparel line consists of products that conform to the ANSI 107 standard for high visibility and flame resistance, along with the ASTM F1506 standard for flame- and arc-resistant apparel and NFPA 70E.




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MSHA calls for focus during ‘deadly’ month of April

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is calling for increased focus on safety during April, one of the deadliest months of the year for the mining industry.




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MSHA clarifies escapeway requirements for underground mines

Washington — In response to recent questions from the mining community, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a program policy letter intended to clarify requirements for providing emergency escapeways for underground metal and nonmetal miners.




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Escapeway requirements for underground mines: MSHA schedules meeting, extends comment period on clarification letter

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a public meeting and extended the comment period on a program policy letter intended to clarify requirements for providing emergency escapeways for underground metal and nonmetal miners, in response to stakeholder requests.




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MSHA cancels clarification letter on escapeway requirements for underground mines

Washington — After weighing public and stakeholder input, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has rescinded a program policy letter intended to clarify requirements for providing emergency escapeways for underground metal and nonmetal miners, determining that the clarification “is not needed.”




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MSHA leader touts ‘significance’ of proposed silica rule’s appearance on regulatory agenda

Arlington, VA — The inclusion of a long-awaited Mine Safety and Health Administration proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica in the Department of Labor’s Fall 2022 regulatory agenda represents a milestone for which MSHA administrator Chris Williamson wants to “underscore the significance.”




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Teledyne FLIR White Paper Covers Multispectral PTZ Cameras & Radars

Teledyne FLIR has published “How Layering Multispectral PTZ Cameras and Radars Improve Perimeter Protection.” 




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Vigitron Opens Library for Security-Based Network Applications

Vigitron, a provider of networking solutions for security applications, has established a library for security-based network applications.




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Snap One Partners with Portal.io on a Free Proposal Tool

Through the partnership, Snap One will offer partners a customized Portal subscription plan, a $600 annual value, at no cost to partners.




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Finding appropriate flame-resistant apparel

How do facility managers assess potential arc flash risks and implement the appropriate flame-resistant apparel?




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Choosing appropriate flame-resistant apparel

How do facility managers assess potential arc flash risks and select the appropriate flame-resistant apparel?




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2009 SDM Dealer of the Year Honoree: ADAPT & THRIVE

Two generations of the Pastore family direct Crime Prevention Security Systems—and consider employees their extended family. From left: Office Manager Jessica Pastore; Vice President of Sales Randi Elrad; President John




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Ascent Capital & Monitronics Talk Security Networks Acquisition

Ascent Capital Group announced that its primary operating subsidiary, Monitronics International Inc., established a deal to acquire Security Networks for a total transaction price of $507.5 million.