The TRX883 glove delivers Level 3 impact force protection, according to the ANSI/ISEA 138 standard, while allowing for nine times greater airflow than a standard impact glove.

G-Tek PolyKor Seamless Knit Gloves with D3O Impact Printed Technology provide both ANSI/ISEA 138 Level 3 impact protection and a low-profile design, offering unrivaled dexterity and hand mobility.

The TRX449 offers both low-profile impact protection and a crinkle latex palm, providing defense against impact and cut hazards while giving users comfort in wet and dry working conditions. The glove is 40% lighter than a standard impact glove.

London — A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers details how industries can adapt to future heat waves and rising temperatures.

Washington – Outdoor workers need to get plenty of water, rest and shade this summer, OSHA is reminding employers as part of the agency’s annual heat illness prevention campaign.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released materials for its annual campaign to address roof and rib (wall) falls in underground coal mines.

Arlington, VA — A new online tool provides a look at the economic and safety impacts of the safety equipment industry last year in the United States.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has launched its annual campaign intended to promote roof and rib fall hazard awareness among coal miners and mine operators, while also focusing on continuous mining machine operator safety.

Detroit – Night-shift workers who experience insomnia but report low levels of sleepiness have higher levels of cognitive impairment than those with insomnia who say they experience “excessive” sleepiness, according to a recent study from the Sleep Disorders and Research Center at Henry Ford Hospital.

Toronto — Middle-aged and older adults who have worked the night shift or rotating shifts are significantly more likely to experience cognitive impairment, results of a recent study suggest.

Richland, WA — Spending just three days working a night shift “can knock the body’s biological rhythms off course, disrupting important processes related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation,” researchers from Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory say.

Washington — Immigrant construction workers employed by small companies do not receive the same amount of safety and health training as their counterparts at larger companies, according to a recent study from NIOSH and the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Washington — A newly launched campaign is intended to raise young workers’ awareness of on-the-job safety.

Is an alarm company responsible for injuries sustained on a routine maintenance call?

Whenever a natural disaster or tragedy strikes, many invoke the words of popular children’s television host Fred Rogers, told to him by his mother: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” For these Monitoring Center Excellence Award Winners, the helpers are in the central station, helping all the time, even when they’re off the clock.

Washington – The Department of Labor Office of Inspector General is currently conducting audits of three OSHA programs, with two other audits planned, OIG stated in its semiannual report to Congress.

Security professionals examine the evolution of analytics in security applications.

There has been a decided push in both technology and interest — from both security integrators and customers — on the cloud-based services that bring recurring monthly revenue.

An insurer sues an alarm company for failing to respond when a subscriber’s pipes burst, but a lack of a contract negates the claim.

An Illinois state law ensures that individuals are in control of their own biometric data and prohibits private companies from collecting it unless they meet certain consent criteria.

Pasco has been a trusted name in central Florida since 1992, having earned the confidence of area businesses by providing reliable service and caring for customers with integrity, according to an announcement.

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

How do you decide which training software is right for your team? Here are factors to consider in making this important investment.

This Month’s Article will deviate somewhat from our normal review of current litigation cases: as a fairly new entity has arisen in the security industry: the Management Company.

Washington — The director of NIOSH’s Office for Total Worker Health says employers should think about the physical and mental health needs of their employees returning to the job amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

David Morgan shares a huge change that will impact email marketing, along with some valuable tips to help you ensure your campaigns are not banned. Don’t miss this short but value-packed video and resource guide!

As monitoring companies take advantage of new video technology and grow their businesses to include video monitoring services, it is important to understand that there is a significant difference between installing a video system and a monitoring-ready video system.

Artificial intelligence, analytics and other sensing technologies are expected to play a key role in responding to intrusion and other life safety alarm events.

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.

What do I need to know about protecting my employees’ hands from impact?

The T-REX TRX500 Impact Glove features flexible TPR and a gel-padded palm to create a shield against impacts. This form-fitting construction delivers comfort and dexterity. A NitriX Grip Technology palm coating ensures a steady grip while channeling away oils. Sporting an aggressive color, the T-REX delivers ANSI Level 1 cut resistance, ANSI Level 3 abrasion resistance and ANSI Level 4 puncture resistance.

Magid Glove and Safety Mfg. Co. LLC

The ProFlex 925CPWP Thermal Waterproof Cut, Puncture and Dorsal Impact-Reducing Glove combines an all-Armortex palm for Level 3 cut and Level 2 puncture protection with 40 grams of 3M Thinsulate insulation and a Hipora waterproof, windproof insert liner for warmth in cold, wet applications. Additionally, the glove features molded TPR armor on the knuckles and fingers of the dorsal side of the hand.

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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.

Rosemont, IL — The OSHA region that Bill Donovan oversees will soon be renamed, but what won’t change are the agency’s efforts to promote and protect worker safety and health.

East Lansing, MI — Estimating that up to half of the 600,000 or so adult cases of asthma in Michigan may be caused or aggravated by on-the-job exposure, the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine has launched a campaign intended to raise awareness of work-related asthma.

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.

The top manufacturers and distributors used by SDM 100 dealers.

Each of these companies not only improved their 2021 RMR by double digit percentage points over 2020, but also moved several spots up on the SDM 100 ranking as a result. 

The top manufacturers and distributors used by SDM 100 dealers.

The Marketing Madmen explain the importance of email marketing.

Xcelerate provides services on an outsourced, or fractional, basis. Fractional sales leadership offers a cost-effective solution, allowing security companies to affordably access experienced sales executives with a proven track record of success.

SDM has extended the deadline to July 7 for companies to apply to become the 2017 SDM Dealer of the Year, an annual recognition of companies that demonstrate unmistakable success, a high level of innovation, the use of industry best practices, and notable growth and accomplishments in the security dealer industry.

Bilbao, Spain – A campaign aimed at teaching children about workplace safety is available in 18 languages from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (also known as EU-OSHA).

Vienna, VA – The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety has developed a free online toolkit to help organizations strengthen their road safety programs.

OSHA provides resources including posters, videos and fact sheets to support local implementation of its May 4-15 national safety stand-down to prevent falls in construction.

McLean, VA – The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety is offering a free online toolkit to help employers keep workers and their families safe on the road as part of NETS’ Drive Safely Work Week Oct. 5-9.

Arlington, VA — The International Safety Equipment Association has introduced an initiative to help raise awareness of the dangers of working at height and dropped objects or equipment.

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has announced plans for a pilot program to evaluate the safety and security impacts of a paperless hazard communications system for shippers and carriers.

Arlington, VA – Employers in the mining industry that follow OSHA’s newly revised Hazard Communication Standard will be in compliance with the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s hazcom standard, MSHA clarified in an Aug. 13 policy letter.

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