ek TMA Seeks Participation for Newly Proposed ANSI Standard By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:13:20 -0500 TMA-ATN-01 will develop an efficient means for monitoring centers to provide responding authorities with information that assists with an efficient and safe response to active threat incidents. Full Article
ek On Fleek: The Power of Millennial Marketing By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2023 19:11:18 -0400 How the “millennial generation” is changing the way you should market. Full Article
ek 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
ek NIOSH seeks oil and gas workers for study on safe driving By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH wants to hear from employers and workers involved in oil well servicing and drilling operations for a study exploring motor vehicle safety. Full Article
ek BSEE seeks comment on helicopter safety on fixed offshore facilities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is requesting public feedback until Nov. 24 on how to improve helicopter-related safety on fixed offshore facilities for oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. Full Article
ek Toxic bosses are driving workers to seek therapy, survey shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 New York — Around 2 out of 5 workers who say they have or have had a toxic boss have sought therapy as a result, results of a recent survey show. Full Article
ek 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
ek OSHA silica hearings to begin next week By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Three weeks of informal hearings regarding OSHA’s proposed crystalline silica rulemaking are set to kick off on March 18. Full Article
ek Help wanted: NIOSH seeks firefighters for cancer prevention research By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH is looking for more than 1 million U.S. firefighters to take part in a voluntary registry, as the agency seeks to understand why those in the field are at greater risk for certain cancers. Full Article
ek NIOSH considers mesothelioma registry; seeks input By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH is gauging the feasibility of a national registry intended to track cases of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer linked to on-the-job exposure to asbestos. Full Article
ek Cal/OSHA seeks members for new domestic worker advisory committee By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Oakland, CA — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is requesting nominations for members to serve on its recently established advisory committee focused on the safety and health of household domestic service workers. Full Article
ek PHMSA, FRA seeking input on different aspects of automated transport By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Developments in automation in the transportation industry have prompted a pair of Requests for Information from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration. Full Article
ek PHMSA seeking nominations for new lithium battery safety committee By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is accepting nominations for its Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee, the agency announced in a notice published in the May 14 Federal Register. Full Article
ek OSHA seeking public comment on updating PSM standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – OSHA on Dec. 3 announced a request for information regarding potential changes to its Process Safety Management Standard and related enforcement policies. Full Article
ek Inaugural stand-down for miner safety kicks off this week By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — The Stand Down to Save Lives, set for May 17, is an “opportunity for mine owners and operators to share safety measures that can prevent injuries and deaths.” Full Article
ek Be part of the ‘ShakeOut’ this week By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Los Angeles — At 10:19 a.m. local time on Oct. 19, an estimated 47 million people around the world will take part in an earthquake preparedness drill. Full Article
ek MSHA proposes delay of rule on metal, non-metal mine examinations; seeks comment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is proposing to delay until July 24 the effective date of a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines. Full Article
ek MSHA seeks to amend, delay final rule on examinations in metal, non-metal mines By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is proposing to amend a final rule intended to improve pre-shift examinations of metal and non-metal mines, as well as delay its effective date until March 2, according to separate notices published in the Sept. 12 Federal Register. Full Article
ek NIOSH seeks nominees for World Trade Center Health Program advisory committee By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The NIOSH World Trade Center Health Program is accepting nominations for its Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee. Full Article
ek FMCSA seeking input on proposed changes to trucker hours-of-service rules By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for comment on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on its hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck drivers. Full Article
ek Bipartisan House bills seek ELD exemptions for livestock haulers, small carriers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Bipartisan bills introduced in the House on March 12 would exempt certain segments of the commercial motor vehicle industry from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s mandate on use of electronic logging devices to record truck driver hours of service. Full Article
ek FMCSA seeks comment on definition of ‘agricultural commodities’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking input on whether it should clarify or revise the definitions of “agricultural commodity” or “livestock” in its hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck drivers. Full Article
ek FMCSA seeks comment on clarification of ‘agricultural commodities’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for input on an interim final rule that clarifies the definitions of the terms “any agricultural commodity” and “livestock” in the agency’s hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck drivers. Full Article
ek Drive Safely Work Week is Oct. 6-10 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Vienna, VA – The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety is encouraging employers to bolster their safety culture as part of Drive Safely Work Week (Oct. 6-10). Full Article
ek Drive Safely Work Week is Oct. 5-9 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Vienna, VA – The annual Drive Safely Work Week, presented by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, is scheduled for Oct. 5-9. Full Article
ek Falls in construction: CPWR survey seeks worker observations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Silver Spring, MD — How can employer interventions be improved to help prevent fatal falls to a lower level among construction workers? CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, in conjunction with the American National Standards Institute Z359 Committee, has developed a survey to collect observations from workers who have witnessed or experienced a fall. Full Article
ek FRA seeks further delay of rule on passenger railroad safety programs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Nearly two years after the Federal Railroad Administration first published a final rule requiring commuter and intercity passenger railroads to develop and implement system safety programs, the process has hit another hurdle. Full Article
ek FRA seeks to delay implementation of training for safety-related railroad workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — In response to a petition for rulemaking, the Federal Railroad Administration is seeking to further delay by 16 months the implementation dates of its proposed Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees regulation. Full Article
ek FRA seeks comment on proposal to codify train crew size requirements By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would require at least two crew members for most trains. Full Article
ek OSHA, PHMSA seeking comments ahead of GHS conferences By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – OSHA is scheduled to lead a public meeting on Nov. 14 in advance of the 34th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Full Article
ek OSHA, PHMSA seeking input ahead of GHS conferences By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for June 23 in advance of the 40th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Full Article
ek OSHA seeking input on proposed update to hazard communication regs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has scheduled an informal public hearing for Sept. 21 on proposed updates to the agency’s regulations on hazard communication. Full Article
ek OSHA, PHMSA seek input ahead of UN meetings on GHS, transport of hazardous goods By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for June 15 in advance of the 42nd session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Full Article
ek OSHA, pipeline safety agency seek input for UN meetings on GHS, transport of hazardous goods By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Nov. 16 in advance of the 43rd session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Full Article
ek Surveillance Bridge Now Supports VIVOTEK VAST Security Station By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 According to the announcement, this new integration empowers organizations to protect their data to satisfy compliance requirements, corporate mandates and to cost-effectively increase storage capacity. Full Article
ek National Farm Safety and Health Week set for Sept. 19-25 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Peosta, IA — A series of daily webinars is planned for National Farm Safety and Health Week, scheduled to take place Sept. 19-25. Full Article
ek National grain safety week set for April 4-8 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA and its Alliance Program partners in the agriculture industry are teaming up to host the sixth annual Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week – slated for April 4-8. Full Article
ek National Farm Safety and Health Week set for Sept. 18-24 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Peosta, IA — A series of daily webinars is planned for National Farm Safety and Health Week, scheduled for Sept. 18-24. Full Article
ek National grain safety week set for March 27-31 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — OSHA and its Alliance Program partners in the agriculture industry are teaming up to host the seventh annual Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week. Full Article
ek Revised respirator descriptions for pesticide labels: EPA seeks comment on draft By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft of its revised respirator descriptions for pesticide labels and is seeking public comment. Full Article
ek NIOSH seeking partners for project to redesign PAPR for health care workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH is looking for inventors, researchers and respirator manufacturers to partner on a project intended to develop new designs for powered air-purifying respirators for health care workers. Full Article
ek A salute to ‘the history and the future’: NIOSH Respiratory Protection Week set for Sept. 3-6 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — In recognition of 100 years of efforts to advance workplace respirator awareness, NIOSH has marked Sept. 3-6 as its inaugural Respiratory Protection Week. Full Article
ek Respiratory Protection Week set for Sept. 7-10 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh — NIOSH’s National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory has marked Sept. 7-10 as its annual Respiratory Protection Week, an event intended to promote proper respiratory protection practices through the sharing of related research findings and educational tools. Full Article
ek Delta Controller Integrates With VIVOTEK’s New AI Camera for Smart Buildings By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Delta recently showcased its integration with VIVOTEK AI surveillance camera and Delta Controls’ new Red5-PLUS-ROOM controller, an IoT-based native BACnet building controller, to enable comprehensive control of building HVAC, lighting, access and more. Full Article
ek Group releases resources for National Workplace Wellness Week By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Advocacy group Mental Health America is providing workplace wellness resources as part of National Workplace Wellness Week (April 1-7). Full Article
ek White House, OSHA prepare for Extreme Heat Week By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The White House has designated May 23-27 as Extreme Heat Week in an effort to inform the public – including employers and workers – about how to prepare for extreme heat events. Full Article
ek NIOSH seeks nominations for ‘Safe-in-Sound’ awards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association are seeking self-nominations for the Safe-in-Sound Excellence and Innovation in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards. Full Article
ek NIOSH seeks to survey school workers about health issues By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0500 Washington – NIOSH is seeking comment on a proposed survey of school workers to gauge the relationship between building conditions and worker health. Full Article
ek Beryllium rule: OSHA seeks to eliminate provisions aimed at construction, shipyard workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:04:00 -0400 Washington – OSHA has issued a proposed rule that would roll back certain provisions of its final rule on worker exposure to beryllium in the construction and shipyard industries. Full Article
ek VIVOTEK Partners With PDK to Integrate Cloud Surveillance With Access Control By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:15:00 -0400 With thousands of systems managing tens of thousands of doors for a base of loyal customers, VIVOTEK said PDK delivers an unparalleled user experience as well as the highest levels of security, safety, and data privacy. Full Article