How can workers determine if the glasses they’re wearing are actually safety glasses?

Twist and Secure Push Button and E-Stop Safety Covers are designed to temporarily prevent access to machine start and engaged emergency stop buttons for production and facility utility operating equipment.

The Bench Grinder Safety Gauge is designed for use during the installation, maintenance and inspection of bench/pedestal grinders to ensure compliance with OSHA 1910.215.

These state-of-the-art machine safety guards feature built-in Visorguard LEDs to provide super-bright illumination in the work area.

Los Angeles — OSHA administrator Doug Parker is urging workers to provide feedback on the agency’s proposed rule aimed at protecting them from heat-related illnesses both indoors and outdoors.

Washington — OSHA has issued $12.7 million in safety and health training grants to 102 nonprofit organizations, via its Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

Washington — NIOSH has established a center to “better protect firefighters and be able to identify and prevent new and emerging hazards in the fire service earlier and faster” through research and service.

Washington — In an effort to help protect workers from wildfire smoke, the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Forest Service have updated their AirNow Fire and Smoke Map mobile app.

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board reached a milestone of 1,000 safety recommendations and distanced itself from a long-standing investigative backlog, among other accomplishments, in fiscal year 2024.

How can lockout/tagout deliver return on investment while remaining safe and in compliance with OSHA?

Who is responsible for lockout/tagout within a facility?

Blacksburg, VA — The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab is planning to venture outside of sports and recreation to create ratings for safety helmets.

Washington — More than 4 out of 5 workers are willing to try safety technologies, a new research report from the Work to Zero initiative at the National Safety Council shows.

DeKalb, IL — Could altering the language on disability disclosure forms encourage more workers to disclose their conditions? A recent study explored this idea.

Adelaide, Australia — Employers with stronger psychosocial safety climates experience fewer days lost to work-related ailments, as well as lower injury costs, results of a recent study out of Australia suggest.

Denver — Young people who participated in an introductory workplace safety and health training session significantly boosted their knowledge of and attitude toward the topic, results of a recent study show.

Cincinnati — Drawing on the lessons learned from efforts to protect workers from the hazards associated with nanomaterials can help developers of new technologies ensure their safe use, researchers contend.

How can I provide safety showers to my workers in an extreme environment?

Do I need to have an emergency eyewash in close proximity to our janitor’s closet?

How can a facility plan ahead for extreme weather events to keep its safety showers and eyewash stations supplied and functional?

The F3SG-RE Global Safety Light Curtain is designed for machine guarding solutions that do not require blanking or muting capabilities.

The SafeSite Stainless Steel Green LED Linear Safety Shower Luminaire provides five full years of maintenance-free performance.

This series of heavy-duty panel mount indicators is designed for rugged environment applications, such as power, status or warning indication in manufacturing, construction, mining, and oil and gas equipment.

The JANUS line of Category 4 light curtains allows the setting of each function to be easily performed via the main connector. The line offers incorporation of the main safety functions, including self-testing of the solid-state outputs, external device monitoring and “Start/Restart” interlock functions.

Northbrook, IL-based Underwriters Laboratories is reminding families to keep safety on the Thanksgiving menu.

When it comes to fire safety on the job, everyone can play a role – not only by recognizing hazards but also by taking action to resolve them.

Do you work in a high-rise office building? Maybe you’ll be visiting one for an upcoming meeting. Either way, you need to know what to do if the fire alarm sounds.

Aside from being the control center of the vehicle, a truck cab serves as an office for paperwork and phone calls, a break area to rest and eat, a shelter from inclement weather and extreme temperatures, and a storage area for supplies and equipment. As wide-ranging as this multifunctional space is, even more so are the hazards that can be inside and around the cab, cautions KeepTruckingSafe.org.

Creating a safe evacuation plan means all employees should be accounted for in it – including workers who use a wheelchair.

“You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us.” That’s the theme of this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, set for April 17-21.

Being a true safety partner means knowing what’s important to people in the safety profession. Red Wing asked hundreds of safety professionals about their challenges, concerns and successes.

Download this free Foot Protection Training Guide with expert tips to help keep your workers safe from potentially devastating foot injuries.

Get our guide that compares the many advantages of a managed safety footwear program with those of a typical reimbursement program. Get the guide and see how working with a reputable safety footwear provider can tailor a program for your business needs, as well as for the safety and productivity of your workers.

A lack or absence of oxygen, the presence of toxic chemicals or fumes, and extreme temperatures: These are some of the major hazards associated with confined spaces.

Silver Spring, MD — The American Nurses Association, in partnership with the U.S. Public Health Service chief nurse officer and the University of North Carolina and University of Washington schools of nursing, has launched a campaign with initiatives that include addressing industry concerns such as workplace violence and safe and appropriate staffing levels.

Portland, OR — An “evidence-based program designed to help supervisors support their employees’ work-life balance and sleep health” is available from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences.

Darien, IL — Not a fan of “springing forward” and “falling back” an hour every year? If so, you’re not alone.

More than 3 in 4 respondents (77 percent) to HID’s survey believe integrating digital and physical security is crucial for healthcare facilities to combat rising cyber and physical attacks.

The acquisition of AdaptToSolve expands Minuteman Security & Life Safety's East Coast presence and enhances its ability to deliver integrated security and life safety solutions.

To leverage its geo-diverse redundancy, COPS Monitoring will deploy two identical NetApp SANs in its New Jersey and Texas facilities.

Kevin Waters, an executive leadership consultant, helps executive and sales teams realign their focus and drive meaningful results. His TMA OPSTech keynote will be Nov. 11, 9 a.m. EST.

Brivo and Eye Eye believe that in the near future, security integrators will no longer be selling a video management system (VMS). Instead, they will be selling a smart video system where potential problems are detected and resolved automatically.

The acquisition of Vortex Security is said to increase Guardian Protection’s customer base primarily in its central Florida footprint.

Absolute Systems of Kansas City has acquired Eclipse Integration, expanding its commercial security solutions and presence in the metropolitan market.

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Investing in security entrances is crucial for physical security, but ongoing service and maintenance are essential for long-term performance, security, and compliance.

Highlights from this week's Security News Round-Up.

Advanced Signal Corp. has moved to a newly renovated facility in Weymouth, improving its operational efficiency and service capabilities.

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and redaction company, helps organizations balance privacy and security by providing advanced solutions for responsibly managing video data.

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