erc Strip Away Your Perception of EIFS By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 EIFS offers reduced energy that can help the Earth’s environment. Full Article
erc Paul Gathercole: Peer review can help strengthen your safeguarding policy By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:56:58 Z Clic Sargent and the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity have a mutually beneficial arrangement to scrutinise each other's safeguarding arrangements Full Article Management
erc Commercial Construction Market Forecast for 2024-25 By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 The American Institute of Architects published its latest consensus forecast for 2024 and 2025. Learn more about what the AIA and other forecasting resources are projecting for the construction market in the coming years. Full Article
erc BuildBlock Adds Commercial Development Director By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 BuildBlock announced that Russ Nicely has joined the company as commercial development director. Nicely will focus on continuing education and promotion for architects, engineers, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, owners and developers, as well as working to further develop commercial construction projects across North America. Full Article
erc Drywall Repair Services Market Expected to Have 7.2 Percent CAGR Through 2033 By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Brainy Insights estimates that the $5.1 billion drywall repair services market will reach $10.22 billion by 2033. Rapid urbanization and strategic initiatives by the private players in the global market may fuel the growth of the drywall repair services market. Full Article
erc Overcoming Risks to Productivity and Profit By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Important questions to consider to achieve optimal success in your work or business. Full Article
erc Supercharge your safety training By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:05:00 -0500 Five tips for keeping workers engaged Full Article
erc Passenger car drivers speed more than commercial drivers, alliance finds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Greenbelt, MD – Passenger vehicle drivers were cited for speeding “significantly” more often than commercial truck and bus drivers during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver campaign in 2013, according to the alliance. Full Article
erc Ambush killings of police officers up over 366 percent: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Ambush killings of law enforcement officers have increased more than 366 percent this year compared with the same time period one year ago, according to a report from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Full Article
erc Mercury spills By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Mercury can be found in a variety of products, including barometers, blood pressure measurers, batteries and some types of lightbulbs. The Illinois Department of Public Health states that workers can be exposed to mercury through breathing vapors, direct skin contact, or by eating food or drinking water contaminated with mercury. Full Article
erc New OSHA fact sheet: Housekeeping, sanitation practices in commercial fishing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — More than half of recordable injuries in commercial fishing are preventable with proper housekeeping and sanitary practices, OSHA states in a recently released fact sheet. Full Article
erc Mercury vapor analyzer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 01:00:00 -0400 The Jerome J505 Mercury Vapor Analyzer features advanced mercury detection capability in a lightweight, easy-to-carry device. Full Article
erc Exercise caution when lifting heavy loads By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400 In 2011, the back was the body part involved in the largest percentage of injuries involving days away from work, according to the 2014 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts.” Full Article
erc Raytec Lighting Cuts Schools’ Energy Costs 90 Percent By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:17:32 -0400 By upgrading 66 older metal halide lights in its schools’ parking lots and grounds to energy-efficient low-voltage LED illuminators from Raytec, the Western Quebec School Board, Gatineau, Quebec, has achieved energy savings of more than 90 percent. Full Article
erc Government undercounts agriculture injuries, study says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 01:00:00 -0400 Sacramento, CA – Federal agency statistics vastly undercount the number of nonfatal injuries and illnesses in the agricultural industry, according to a new study from the University of California Davis School of Medicine. Full Article
erc CDC: Construction tops list of industries with highest percentage of tobacco users By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Although tobacco use continues to decrease among working adults overall, a significant number of workers in the construction, mining, and transportation and warehousing industries still use some form of tobacco product, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Article
erc Commercial Fire Services Platform Better Protection Formed By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:46:51 -0500 Led by a majority investment from Abry Partners, the new platform combines Assurant Fire Protection, Complete Fire Pump Service and Xtreme Fire Protection. Full Article
erc Kidde Engineered Systems Rebrands as Kidde Commercial By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:45:15 -0400 Kidde Commercial will unveil its new branding and holistic commercial fire solution capabilities during ISC West, taking place in Las Vegas, March 28-31. Full Article
erc OberCloud ABI Simplifies IP Camera Hookups & Network Monitoring By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 New OberCloud ABI product simplifies IP camera hookup and provides integrators with a great RMR tool. Full Article
erc Why Reality vs. Perception Is Everything By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 The Marketing Madmen provide guidance on building a positive online brand image. Full Article
erc Commercial airline pilots are flying depressed, study finds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Boston – More than 1 out of 8 commercial airline pilots meet the criteria for clinical depression, and a small percentage have suicidal thoughts, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Full Article
erc National Academies urges FAA to ease approach to commercial drone safety regs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
erc Legislators push to bar unruly passengers from commercial flights By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — People who’ve been convicted of assaulting airline employees would be prohibited from boarding commercial aircraft, under bipartisan legislation introduced April 6 in the House and Senate. Full Article
erc Up to 21 percent of asthma-related deaths may be from on-the-job exposures: CDC report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Atlanta — Occupational exposures may have contributed to 11 percent to 21 percent of all asthma-related deaths among 15- to 64-year-olds between 1999 and 2016, according to a recently released report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Article
erc Oil and gas companies challenge EPA’s revised draft risk evaluation for perchloroethylene By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Concerned about what it views as an agency oversight related to petroleum refining, the American Petroleum Institute is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to reassess a draft revised final risk evaluation that states perchloroethylene – as a whole chemical substance – poses “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions. Full Article
erc Congressman asks for Executive Order delaying ELD mandate for commercial motor vehicles By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) is making another attempt to delay the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s mandate for electronic logging devices in commercial motor vehicles – set to go in effect Dec. 18 – by asking President Donald Trump to sign an Executive Order. Full Article
erc 15th Annual SDM's Top Systems Integrators: Some Halted Spending, Fierce Competition By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:50:00 -0400 In the security systems integration business, fewer than 20 firms operate globally or nationally. The majority of integrators are regional and local businesses, which depend on construction and spending Full Article
erc Kidde Commercial Introduces KESMobile to Optimize Fire & Life Safety Systems Management By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500 This cloud-based service productivity tool provides service providers with enhanced real-time data access, allowing them to optimize the management of individual systems, sites, and site groups with data for informed decision-making and resource optimization. Full Article
erc NIOSH regional reports highlight top dangers in commercial fishing industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Anchorage, AK – Vessel disasters and falls overboard are the primary hazards experienced by workers in commercial fishing – an industry with a fatality rate 29 times higher than the national average – according to a recent NIOSH analysis of four U.S. regions. Full Article
erc All About You: Change your perception By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 “Whether doing a routine inspection, driving to work or counseling a co-worker violating a safety procedure, your perception can make each experience a positive one.” Full Article
erc Altronix Powers & Provides Backup for ERCES By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 COMMBATT1 provides power for either 12VDC or 24VDC systems, and accommodates up to two (2) internal 55AH batteries. Full Article
erc Dahua Technology Brings Video Intercom to Apartments By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 In the case of upgrading or installing the intercom system in old residences, installers do not need to rewire. Full Article
erc Commentary says BLS undercounts injuries, illnesses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Injuries and illnesses are “significantly” undercounted in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual survey, declares a commentary printed in a special issue of the American Journal of Industrial Medicine. Full Article
erc Percentage of workers with paid leave modestly increasing: BLS By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The percentage of U.S. workers with paid time off increased 10% over a recent seven-year period, according to data released Aug. 29 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full Article
erc Technology Is Reshaping Perception of Security By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 07:01:00 -0500 A survey conducted by Capital One found that new technologies are transforming the way executives view the security industry. Full Article
erc Intercoms, Entry Control & the Importance of Including Video By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Intercom and entry control solutions are likened to that of a three-legged stool: one leg is the access control, another the audio communication, and the third is video. Full Article
erc Eagle Eye Networks Delivers 4G, Direct-to-Cloud Body Camera for the Commercial Market By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:35:00 -0400 This new offering provides commercial customers with affordable access to professional body camera services, which improve staff safety and accountability, trigger immediate response and provide valuable evidence, all while protecting assets and keeping communities safe. Full Article
erc Alarm.com for Business Expands Commercial Offerings By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:50:00 -0400 Alarm.com for Business has introduced new commercial offerings including the expanded line of Pro Series commercial-grade power over ethernet (PoE) cameras, third-party camera support, and cell connector for access control. Full Article
erc ‘Don’t Mess with Mercury’: Videos for teachers highlight spill awareness, response By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Atlanta — As a new school year gets underway, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has released two teacher training videos as part of a campaign intended to call attention to the dangers of mercury exposure. Full Article
erc FACE Report: Land clearing and forest product company owner overcome by carbon monoxide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The 54-year-old owner of a land clearing and forest product company was overcome by carbon monoxide as he was checking on a wood chip-powered boiler system. Full Article
erc EPA to propose partial ban on perchloroethylene By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to ban most commercial use – and all consumer use – of the chemical substance perchloroethylene. Full Article
erc Wearing eye protection can prevent 90 percent of work-related eye injuries, experts suggest By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 San Francisco – Ninety percent of on-the-job eye injuries could be avoided if workers wore eye protection, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Full Article
erc Stay cautious when working with mercury By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Metallic mercury is a liquid at room temperature and can readily evaporate into the air. It’s also a potent neurotoxin that, in small amounts, can cause serious health problems, according to the California Department of Public Health. Full Article
erc Mindfulness exercises may boost awareness among offshore oil and gas workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Houston — Offshore oil and gas workers who regularly practice mindfulness may experience less fatigue and emotional and psychological strain – all while increasing their situational awareness and productivity, results of a recent study led by University of Houston researchers show. Full Article
erc AlarMax Launches E-Commerce Platform to Enhance Customer Experience By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:08:56 -0400 AlarMax’s new e-commerce platform offers security dealers and integrators a personalized, efficient tool to streamline their operations and enhance customer service. Full Article
erc Don’t be overcome by carbon monoxide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Workers who operate equipment such as cutting saws, pumps and generators in buildings or semi-enclosed spaces are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning – even in areas that appear well-ventilated. Full Article
erc Group calls for collision-avoidance systems on all commercial trucks, buses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – A group of safety advocates is calling for forward collision avoidance and mitigation braking systems, or F-CAM, to be required in all trucks and buses to help prevent deadly rear-end crashes. Full Article
erc Annual brake inspection blitz places about 1 out of 8 commercial vehicles out of service By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America conducted 35,764 brake system inspections and identified 4,295 vehicles – or 12% – with out-of-service conditions during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week, the organization announced recently. Full Article
erc Overcoming language barriers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 When educating employees about workplace safety, what can OSH professionals do to accommodate workers who aren’t proficient in English? Full Article
erc Overcoming language barriers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 What are the top reasons why employers should leverage language learning as a safety solution? Full Article