Washington — A “fundamental shift” is needed in the mining industry’s approach to coal dust exposure to help mitigate a surge in black lung disease among underground coal miners, according a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

This program provides the flexibility and cost structure alarm dealers and residential integrators need to grow their business, while delivering the technology new homebuyers demand.

Washington – Senators on both sides of the aisle have introduced legislation that would make permanent OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs.

Washington – Senators on both sides of the aisle are again seeking to make OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs a permanent fixture.

What factors will help me determine the correct respirator needed for a specific job?

What are respirator fit tests?

A large number of men at our facility have beards, and I’m concerned that this could create problems with their respiratory protection. Can you provide any advice?

If I can get a worker with facial hair to pass a quantitative fit test using a PortaCount, can I then allow that worker to wear the full facepiece without him needing to shave?

How do I know if I should wear a powered air purifying respirator or a supplied air respirator while welding?

When it comes to respiratory protection, what important lessons have been learned from COVID-19?

Today, DMP released its new line of alarm communication radios that are FirstNet Ready and approved for use on FirstNet.

For a long time in the physical security industry, there were two camps: the alarm company — based on RMR, and the integrator — based on large onsite systems.

Washington — OSHA is asking for input on leading indicators – how they’re being used and their impact on safety and health management systems.

To learn more about how safety and health metrics can be used more effectively to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, OSHA has asked the National Safety Council to conduct a survey.

Aurora, CO — A new, free online tool is intended to help safety professionals make a stronger business case for employer investment in safety, health and wellness programs.

Kansas City, MO – OSHA has launched a pilot program targeted at employers in Region 7 who “engage in egregious behavior and blatant retaliation against workers who report unsafe working conditions and violations of the law.”

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

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

Recently I had the pleasure of returning in person to one of my favorite conferences, PSA TEC. Consisting of owners and members of the largest integrator consortium in the world, it is a great place to really hear what is on the minds of systems integrators.

When it comes to gunshot detection, no two technologies are alike. What most have in common, however, is their effortless fit within a security integrator’s life-safety product portfolio and business model.

Because the Hochiki FireNET Comm 5G is a version of the Telguard TG-7FS universal communicator, dealers can still choose to connect it to the panel’s DACT port, if required.

The solution chooses the carrier with the best signal strength and data quality in the area, automatically selecting it as the primary network

How can I teach complex concepts, such as center of mass and physics, that are required to instruct operators on the use of heavy equipment?

The Precision Safety IR1970P95 Respirator is NIOSH 42 CFR-approved and filters at least 95 percent of airborne particles. It protects against certain oil- and non-oil-based particles while providing relief from acid gas and organic vapors.

The EVAHL Powered Air-Purifying Respirator is NIOSH-approved and certified by CSA International for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, groups A, B, C and D T6; Class II, Division 2 Groups F and G; and Class III.

This line of fully disposable supplied-air respirator hoods (Shown: The Maintenance-Free Tyvek Hood) are designed with the breathing down tube and head suspension completely integrated so the hood is constructed into a one-piece assembly.

The Air-Safe N95 Reusable Respirator with VFF Technology delivers a clean, hygienic facepiece with each replacement.

The 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series is designed with comfort, durability and stability in mind.

The NIOSH-approved Low Pressure Full Mask Supplied-Air Respirator is made of silicone rubber for durability and holds its shape even in extreme heat or cold.

The LPR-100 Half-Mask Respirator features a low-profile design that fits comfortably under welding helmets and maximizes a worker’s field of vision.

The e3000 NIOSH-approved powered air-purifying respirator optimizes welder uptime while minimizing distractions.

The Magnum 3000 NIOSH-approved powered air-purifying respirator system for dust particulates includes a power unit, battery pack, charger, comfort belt and lightweight concept helmet.

The Adflo Turbo Assembly Respirator with High-Altitude Upgrade provides continuous filtered air to welders working at altitudes up to 10,000 feet.

The Blue 1H Half Mask Respirator is a reusable elastomeric air-purifying respirator that delivers better respiratory protection for health care workers against airborne infectious diseases.

The Versaflo Powered Air-Purifying Respirator TR-600 provides durable protection for employees, even in harsh environments.

The N95 Disposable Respirator with nuisance Level OV Relief (part #267335) features a flame-retardant outer layer and an ergonomic design that allows the user to feel more comfortable and less constricted without compromising the efficiency and effectiveness of the mask.

Workers will experience more comfort, less fatigue and improved productivity with the Allegro EZ AIR PAPR Complete Particulate System, intended for industrial applications in which respiratory, eye and face protection is required.

The PeakFit Disposable N95 Particulate Respirator is exceptionally comfortable for workers required to wear respiratory protection.

3M has launched a line of organic vapor respirator cartridges with 3M Service Life Indicator technology.

The Silicone Half-Mask Respirator Kit with GX70 P100 Particulate Filter is the recommended solution for mold, lead paint, asbestos and demolition (when properly fitted, for concentrations up to 10x PEL with half-mask facepieces or 50x PEL with full facepieces that have been quantitatively tested).

From welding and grinding to chemical handling, the RPB Z-Link Multi-Purpose Respirator serves the widest spectrum of industries and applications on the market.

R95 TruAir NIOSH-approved Disposable Respirators filter at least 95 percent of particulate aerosols below the permissible exposure limit.

The Power Air Respiratory System e3000 is specially designed for operator protection during high-grit grinding and polishing operations.

Built off the Z-Link platform, the RPB T-Link is a cost-effective replacement/disposable hood option.

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

The AccuFIT 9000 is a respirator fit tester that uses a single mode of operation to perform fit tests on all respirator types, including N95 respirators.

STLFLX AirGUARDZ, powered by AIR+ Smart Mask, is a revolutionary innovation in protective mask technology.

The AccuFIT 9000 is a respirator fit tester that performs quick fit tests using the new OSHA protocol. Based on time-proven CNC particle counting, the fit tester can be a stand-alone device or connected to PCs and tablets using Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB.

The Allegro EZ AIR Flex Shield PAPR is a complete particulate system intended for applications requiring combined respiratory, eye and face protection.