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Needlestick injuries common in trash and recycling facilities: report

Raleigh, NC — An estimated 781 to 1,484 needlestick-related injuries – a rate of 2.7 per 100 workers – occur annually at solid waste and recycling material recovery facilities, according to a recent report from the Environmental Research and Education Foundation and the Solid Waste Association of North America.




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New Napco Professional Security Solutions Catalog Available

Napco Security Technologies, a manufacturer of advanced electronic security equipment, released a brand new version of its full line catalog of professional security solutions.




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Distributors Help During COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has created both challenges and opportunities for security dealers. Security distributors have stepped up to reinvent training, as well as the equipment purchase process.




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Security Appliances: What They Do & How to Select Them

You use a toaster for crisping bread; you wouldn’t use it for blending drinks nor would you heat an entire oven to crisp the bread. Similar to how a kitchen appliance is used to perform a specific task, a security appliance is used for a specific job.




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5 Leading Trends in Security Distribution

From trends that promise revenue growth such as the rise of managed services, to those that obstruct progress such as equipment shortages, distributors describe what’s affecting the dynamics with their security integrator/dealer customers in 2023.




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Why Security Distributors Must Learn to Be Nimble

A changing technological landscape and an evolving customer base means a security industry in flux. While this reality presents undeniable challenges, it also opens the door to a great deal of opportunity.




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Powered air-purifying respirators

Miller NIOSH-certified powered air-purifying respirators not only protect against welding fumes, but also incorporate features that result in a comfortable fit for the weld operator.




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Welding helmet for powered air-purifying respirator

Bullard has launched a new Welding Helmet, SparxLift, for use with its EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator.




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OSHA taking ‘good faith’ into account when issuing citations during COVID-19 pandemic

Washington — “Good-faith efforts” by employers to comply with worker safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic should be taken into “strong consideration,” OSHA states in an April 16 memo to area offices and inspectors.




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DOL OIG report on OSHA: More complaints, fewer inspections during COVID-19 pandemic

Washington — OSHA received 15% more complaints during the first nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic than it did during the same period in 2019 – but conducted 50% fewer inspections, according to a Department of Labor Office of Inspector General audit report released March 2.




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NIOSH to workers: Avoid a hairy situation with your respirator during ‘Movember’

Washington – Are you one of the thousands of men who grow facial hair – and awareness for men’s cancer – in November? If you are, and you wear a respirator at work, NIOSH has guidance for you.




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NIOSH publishes guide on air-purifying respirator selection

Washington — NIOSH has issued a guide intended to help employers select appropriate air-purifying respirators based on the environment and contaminants at specific jobsites.




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NIOSH establishes new class of powered air-purifying respirators

Washington — In an effort to better protect workers in the health care and public safety sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic, NIOSH is approving a new class of powered air-purifying respirators, under an interim final rule published by the Department of Health and Human Services.




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N95 respirator reprocessing can extend supplies during future pandemics: study

Boston — Common types of N95 respirators – widely used by health care professionals providing direct care to patients with COVID-19 – can be safely reprocessed up to 25 times to help augment supplies during future pandemics, results of a recent study by Boston researchers suggest.




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Boon Edam Announces New Online Certification Program for Security Integrators

Boon Edam Inc. has announced the launch of the Boon Edam Security Integrator Certification Program. 




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PACOM Platform Manages Security

The “Editor’s Choice” and more new products and solutions as described by manufacturers.




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Athena Security Launches New “Security Heroes” Podcast

According to the announcement, the new semi-monthly podcast sheds light on the positive aspects of keeping people safe while recognizing these true heroes of society and exploring the challenges they face and the industry as a whole.




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Snap One Adds Digital Watchdog to Product Catalog to Elevate Security Options

Snap One announced that its partners in the United States can now order Digital Watchdog surveillance products through its e-commerce portal.




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Robert H. Perry Releases Contract Security Market White Paper 2023

The white paper highlights the world leaders in security, as well as their smaller competitors and the investments they are making.




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On-the-job injuries rising among Oregon seafood-processing workers: study

Corvallis, OR – Injuries among seafood-processing workers in Oregon have eclipsed the statewide average, and the rate appears to be increasing, according to a recent study from Oregon State University.




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NELP to USDA: Faster poultry-processing line speeds during COVID-19 pandemic ‘irresponsible and reckless’

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service in April approved 15 poultry processing plants’ requests to increase line speeds 25% – despite reported cases of COVID-19 among workers and at least one fatality related to the ongoing pandemic, according to a new policy brief from the National Employment Law Project.




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Lawmakers reintroduce bills to prohibit meat and poultry-processing line speed increases during pandemic

Washington — Legislation reintroduced March 11 by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS) would prohibit line speed increases in meat and poultry-processing plants during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.




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OSHA emphasis program targets machine hazards in Wisconsin food manufacturing facilities

Chicago — A new Local Emphasis Program from OSHA is aimed at protecting workers in Wisconsin food manufacturing establishments from machine and amputation hazards.




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Security, Convenience Merge in Smart Home Ecosystem

2023 is looking like an extremely opportunistic year for security and smart home professionals as consumers revisit smart home systems installed during the pandemic.




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ADT Improves Smart Home Security System Experience With New ADT Virtual Tour App

This, along with in-home ADT professional advice, can help customers get an ideal smart home security system for their needs.




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State of the Market: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Security & Smart Home Market

As the security and smart home market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the convergence of technology and security has sparked a surge in innovative products and services, each promising enhanced safety, convenience and peace of mind.




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Multifamily Market: Why Security Dealers Should Make the Investment

Don’t spend all your time focusing on the single-family residential sector. You should be including a strategy to capitalize on the multifamily housing trend. 




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ClareOne Now Integrates With Google Nest to Deliver Smart Home & Security Features

This enables the ability to integrate Google Nest products with ClareOne empowers its partners to deliver comprehensive home automation and security through an intuitive unified touchscreen with the ability to add automations.




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Defining Smart Home Trends for Security Dealers in 2024

Research continues to show that tenants both want and expect smart home technology from their rental properties and security solutions are some of the most prioritized.




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FCC Launches Cybersecurity Labeling Initiative for Smart Products

The “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program” aims to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions and encourage manufacturers to meet higher cybersecurity standards.




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How Advances in Home Management Are Enhancing Lifestyles & Security

Home management solutions continue to see significant advancements, offering consumers enhanced convenience, security and energy efficiency.




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State of the Market: How Smart Home Integration Fuels the Security Market

Industry insiders from leading companies elucidate how smart home integration and shifting consumer preferences are driving growth and future trends in the residential security market.




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2GIG Empowers Security Dealers to Thrive in Smart Home Market

As the smart home market continues to expand, security dealers are seeking reliable and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of homeowners and businesses.




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Proptech Unveiled: Navigating the Future of Real Estate Innovation & Security

Explore how proptech is transforming the real estate sector, while addressing key challenges and opportunities for security integrators in this evolving landscape.




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Outdoor workers are more likely to experience traumatic injuries as temps climb: study

Corvallis, OR — When temperatures rise, so do the rates of traumatic injuries among outdoor workers, according to the results of a recent Oregon State University study.




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All About You: Five times to be mindful during your day

“Deliberately paying attention to your environment and inner feelings without judgment” can help strengthen safety, motivational speaker Richard Hawk says.




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All About You: Stay curious

“Curiosity drives us to ask questions, and being a skillful questioner benefits us in many ways.”




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NIOSH issues recommendations on preventing backover injuries in construction

Washington – NIOSH has released a document outlining dozens of safety recommendations aimed at reducing deaths and injuries caused by backing construction vehicles and equipment.




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PACOM’s Platform Combines Cloud-Based Security & Business Management

VIGIL CORE combines access control and intrusion alarm, video verification, building management and centralized alarm monitoring all in one user-friendly platform.




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Genetec Unifies Work Management for Physical Security Operations

Operations Center integrates security dispatching, work ticketing, and activity tracking into a single platform.




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RAD Residential Unveils RADCam, The Security Camera That Talks Back

Powered by the artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT, RADCam introduces multiple AI personas that autonomously interact with individuals approaching or at home entryways, creating an unprecedented level of engagement and protection.




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Smarter Security’s Mid-Height Turnstiles Exceed ADA Compliance

This speed gate introduces modern technological features, refined aesthetics, and expanded lane options to meet the constantly evolving demands for modern security entry control projects.




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Altronix Supplies Uninterrupted Power for Critical Security Systems

Circ1ATS ensures continuous power delivery, making it ideal for environments where downtime is not an option.




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Altronix Timer Prevents Programming Loss During Power Failures

Tempo724Q has flash memory, which prevents loss of programming during power failures and can handle up to 420 weekly events with 30 programmable holiday dates.




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Kwikset Handlesets Combine Security & Design

Kwikset, a brand of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Division, has launched two new offerings: the Prava handleset and the Daylon storeroom function.




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Opioids and overdose risk: Study looks at on- vs. off-the-job injuries

Surrey, British Columbia — For people who are prescribed opioids to treat injury-related pain, experiencing their injury on the job may have a “protective effect” against the risk of future drug overdose.




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Marijuana use among younger workers may be leading to increased injuries

Somers, WI — States where recreational marijuana sales are legal have seen a nearly 10% increase in on-the-job injuries among 20- to 34-year-old workers, according to a new study.




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BLS: Fatal work injuries, rate declined in 2012

Washington – The number of fatal workplace injuries decreased in 2012 from the previous year, according to a preliminary report released Aug. 22 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: Nonfatal injuries, illnesses resume downward trend

Washington – The rate of nonfatal worker injuries and illnesses declined in 2012 from the previous year, resuming a recent downward trend, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2012 survey of occupational injuries and illnesses, released Nov. 7.




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Commentary says BLS undercounts injuries, illnesses

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.