no Obese workers not motivated by financial weight-loss incentives: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Philadelphia – Financial incentives are ineffective at encouraging obese workers to lose weight, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania. Full Article
no Incentive programs, post-incident drug testing not prohibited under electronic recordkeeping rule, OSHA says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:05:00 -0500 In a memo sent Oct. 11 to regional administrators and state designees, the agency outlines examples of acceptable drug testing, and states that incentive programs that withhold prizes because of an injury are compliant “as long as the employer has implemented precautions to ensure that employees feel free to report an injury or illness.” Full Article
no New Tech Makes Mass Notification Part of Bigger Security Picture By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Advances like digitization, IoT, AI and mobile devices put mass notification directly into users’ hands, speeding up response times in emergency situations. Full Article
no Retaining education and training knowledge By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Our workers seem attentive during training, but afterward they quickly forget what they’ve learned. What steps can I take to improve knowledge retention rates? Full Article
no How Well Do You Know International Fire Code? By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz. Full Article
no System Surveyor Announces SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance Achievement By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 Type 1 audit and examination ensures the personal assets of their potential and existing customers are protected to build trust and confidence. Full Article
no ONVIF Announces Draft Add-on for Secure Communications By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:15:55 -0400 The TLS Configuration (release candidate) is the first in a new category of add-ons, which are specifications that extend ONVIF conformance to product features that address a specific use case or end-user need. Full Article
no Z-Wave Alliance Announces Support & Compliance for U.S. Cyber Trust Mark By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2024 14:30:00 -0400 Z-Wave said certification is paramount when it comes to the future of connected IoT devices. Full Article
no ONVIF Announces 30,000+ Products Meet Interoperability Requirements By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018. Full Article
no Dahua Technology Achieves Multiple International Cybersecurity Certifications By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 Dahua Technology has received the Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15048) EAL 3+ certificate, along with ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27701 for Privacy Information Management System, and CSA STAR certifications. Full Article
no BLOG: Do You Know the 5 Hidden Ways to Go Green With Video Surveillance? By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0400 Is the physical security industry doing its part to reduce our environmental impact on the world? Being green is all about using fewer raw materials and expending less energy. Full Article
no Expand Your Offerings: Technology Meets Energy Management By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400 Technology has come a long way from the early days of home automation 25+ years ago. Back then people were no different than they are today; eager to go with a new idea that will save money. Full Article
no Wi-Fi Woes: A Modern Technology Tale By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Engebretson tells a tale about the wi-fi at his mother’s home. Full Article
no Idter's new innovation in the intrusion detection and alarm monitoring space By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 02 Jan 2022 19:27:00 -0500 Dave Engebretson shares a new innovation in the intrusion detection and alarm monitoring space. Full Article
no No, No, a Thousand Times No! By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Treat your existing customers with the respect they deserve and give them the breaks, discounts, or other goodies you offer or you may well see them head on down the road. Full Article
no Early menopause can push women out of the workforce: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Oulu, Finland — Premature menopause can limit how long women stay in the workforce, results of a recent study by Finnish researchers shows. Full Article
no How Technology Will Impact AVS-01 & Alarm Response By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Artificial intelligence, analytics and other sensing technologies are expected to play a key role in responding to intrusion and other life safety alarm events. Full Article
no BSEE launches text notification system for offshore oil and gas workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement recently unveiled a free text message alert system that delivers the agency’s safety alerts and bulletins to offshore oil and gas workers on the Outer Continental Shelf. Full Article
no ‘Efficient, timely’: BSEE touts success of text notification system for offshore oil and gas workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — One year after the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement launched its free BSEE!Safe text message alert system, the agency says more than 6,200 subscribers have received links to BSEE safety alerts and bulletins covering offshore oil and gas work on the Outer Continental Shelf. Full Article
no Offshore safety agency says text notification system has more than 7,000 subscribers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — In the more than 18 months since the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement unveiled its free BSEE!Safe text message alert system, the agency reports it has supplied links to BSEE safety alerts and bulletins covering offshore oil and gas work on the Outer Continental Shelf to over 7,000 subscribers. Full Article
no Offshore safety agency seeks to refine approval process for uses of ‘new or unusual technology’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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.” Full Article
no Say no to distracted driving By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Cell phone use has become part of the culture we live in, but no phone call or text is worth a life. Full Article
no Help workers say ‘no’ to distracted driving By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Are you worried about your employees driving distracted or using their cell phone behind the wheel? Full Article
no Struck-by incidents in the construction industry: Know the risks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Construction sites are busy and full of potential dangers. One of these dangers is struck-by incidents. In 2013, more than 17,100 construction workers were injured – and 84 workers died – in struck-by incidents, according to the 2016 edition of the chartbook “Injury Facts,” produced by the National Safety Council. Full Article
no Understand new driving technologies By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 May 2018 00:01:00 -0400 You might not realize it, but driving to and from work may be one of the most dangerous things you do every day. Full Article
no Distracted driving: Know the 3 types By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 At least eight people are killed every day in distracted driving-related crashes. That’s according to the National Safety Council, which observes Distracted Driving Awareness Month every April. Full Article
no FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban Sparks Legal Challenge, Economic Concerns By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 12:52:19 -0400 The FTC's new rule has triggered a lawsuit from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, raising concerns about legal costs and economic impact on businesses. Full Article
no Zenitel Announces Full Member Position With ONVIF By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400 Zenitel said it is excited to participate in the Audio Streaming Profile Working Group that will define an ONVIF profile for the interfaces and communications mechanisms for configuring and integrating audio speakers and intercom devices. Full Article
no 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
no 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
no Committee on lithium battery air transport safety to meet in November By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee has scheduled a public meeting for Nov. 2. Full Article
no FAA is urging the public not to point lasers at airplanes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Reports of people pointing lasers at aircraft – a federal crime – have reached an all-time high, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Full Article
no Take this quiz to learn how much you know about alcohol use and abuse By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:13:00 -0400 How much do you know about alcohol and its effects? Take this quiz from the Fall 2018 issue of Family Safety & Health to find out. Full Article
no Test your knowledge about heat-related illnesses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:38:00 -0400 How much do you know about heat-related illnesses? Take this quiz to find out. Full Article
no Hand protection: Are gloves enough? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Are gloves enough? Full Article
no Ergonomic glove By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 The MechPro Grand Explorer glove provides a more ergonomic solution with a high-visibility back and padded reflective knuckle straps to create awareness and help reduce injuries. The glove offers ANSI Level 2 cut protection and vinyl molded fingers for greater dexterity and additional protection. The Grand Explorer is available with a full-synthetic or full-leather palm. Wells Lamont Industrial Full Article
no Senate confirms the nominations of two candidates for mine review commission By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Senate on Sept. 29 confirmed the nominations of Mary Lu Jordan and Timothy Baker to serve as members of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. Full Article
no Steelworkers take note as Chemical Safety Board leaders vie to ‘rebuild’ agency By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Pledging this past summer to increase agency transparency in fiscal year 2023, Chemical Safety Board interim executive Stephen Owens said to expect regular updates on incident investigations, personnel hiring and other agency developments. Full Article
no Chemical Safety Board nominees speak during Senate hearing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Chemical Safety Board interim executive Stephen Owens affirmed his optimism that “we can rebuild and revitalize the CSB and perform our mission as Congress intended” during a Nov. 17 confirmation hearing before the Senate Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee. Full Article
no Interim leader of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry now permanent By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:59:10 -0500 St. Paul, MN — Nicole Blissenbach is the new permanent commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan recently announced. Full Article
no Secretary of labor nominee faces questions during Senate confirmation hearing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Julie Su emphasized her commitment to “finding and expanding the vast areas of common ground between employers and employees” during her April 20 confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Full Article
no Julie Su’s nomination to lead DOL clears Senate committee By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has approved Julie Su’s nomination for labor secretary, in an 11-10 party-line vote. Full Article
no Sen. Joe Manchin not backing Julie Su’s nomination to lead DOL By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has announced his opposition to Julie Su’s nomination for labor secretary. Full Article
no Julie Su’s renomination to lead Department of Labor clears Senate committee By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved Julie Su’s nomination for labor secretary for a second time, with an 11-10 party-line vote on Feb. 27. Full Article
no Guide provides information about carcinogens in the workplace By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Montreal – A recent publication from the scientific research organization IRSST focuses on work-related cancer. Full Article
no NIOSH seeks to update carcinogen policy By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – NIOSH is seeking comment on a draft update to the agency’s carcinogen policy. Full Article
no Study of former IBM plant shows no conclusive link between exposures and cancer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:00:00 -0500 Washington – Results of a NIOSH study of workers at a former IBM plant could not establish a definitive link between chemical exposures and cancer risk. Full Article
no Airline crews twice as likely to develop melanoma: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 San Francisco – Pilots and cabin crew have about twice the incidence of melanoma – the most serious type of skin cancer – compared to the general population, a recent study indicates. Full Article
no HHS adds to list of carcinogens By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Department of Health and Human Services has added four substances to its list of cancer hazards, according to the agency’s 13th Report on Carcinogens. Full Article
no Heavily used turnout gear may expose firefighters to cancer-causing chemicals By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Gaithersburg, MD — Wear and tear in firefighters’ protective clothing may lead to an increased release of chemicals linked to cancer, according to a new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Full Article