hi

HID Helps BMA International Address POS Fraud With Optical Fingerprint Readers

BMA International and its technology partner, Technowave International LLC, determined that the HID DigitalPersona 4500 Fingerprint Reader met all their requirements.




hi

Chimera Enhances Emergency Communication for UHS Hospital

Chimera Integrations recently completed a security upgrade at UHS Hospital in Binghamton.




hi

Free White Paper: Top EHS Practices

Written by J. J. Keller’s environmental, health and safety experts, this white paper offers real-world tips and insights on essential topics, including: Training; written safety plans; chemical management; audits and inspections; and more.




hi

Free White Paper: OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces Rules

In this new white paper, J. J. Keller’s safety and regulatory experts address common questions they’ve received about ladders, stairs, pits, and platforms to help readers clearly understand how to protect workers and stay in compliance.




hi

Free white paper: ‘OSHA Regulations for Heat Stress’

Download this free white paper for what you should know about OSHA’s new workplace heat standards, how enforcement will be handled and what you can do to help keep workers safe.




hi

Preparing for the Unthinkable: Essential Strategies for Managing Workplace Fatalities

This Avetta white paper provides information on how to react after a worker fatality, including immediate next steps for the employer, support for the family, workplace considerations and insurance.




hi

Free White Paper: Top EHS Practices

Written by J. J. Keller’s environmental, health and safety experts, this white paper is a must-read for anyone looking to improve safety practices at their organization.




hi

Free White Paper: OSHA’s Top 10 Violations

This white paper provides a detailed listing of the most cited OSHA standards across all industries, along with proven tips to help you reduce risk and ensure compliance.




hi

Free White Paper: Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace

In this free white paper, J. J. Keller’s regulatory experts provide key information and guidance on OSHA’s industrial hygiene criteria and cover the common areas employers should assess.




hi

Free White Paper: Your First Aid Obligations

In this easy-to-read guide, J. J. Keller’s safety and compliance experts examine different parts of the standard and provide essential information to help your organization satisfy its first aid obligations under OSHA regulations and avoid costly fines.




hi

Free White Paper: Written Safety Plans: Your Top Questions Answered

In this comprehensive white paper, J. J. Keller’s subject matter experts provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about safety plans and share essential steps for successful implementation.




hi

Free White Paper: 'OSHA 101: What Every Business Should Know'

Download this in-depth white paper that details OSHA requirements and jurisdiction to find out what is and isn’t covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, reporting and recording needs, OSHA inspections, and more.




hi

Free White Paper: 'OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training: An Integral Part of Preventing Workplace Exposure'

This white paper contains detailed advice on this subject from J. J. Keller’s workplace safety experts, covering topics such as the meaning of bloodborne pathogens, applicability of the OSHA standard, required training elements, trainer qualifications and more.




hi

Free White Paper: ‘Transform Your Workplace: 8 Key Strategies for Enhanced Safety Leadership’

Your commitment to safety can make a tangible difference in your employees’ lives and your organization’s overall success. These eight essential strategies can help you lead the way in building a safety culture beyond compliance.




hi

Free White Paper: ‘The 5 Universal Wastes’

Download this free white paper to learn how to properly manage the five types of federal universal waste streams: batteries, lamps, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment and nonempty aerosol cans.




hi

Rethinking Reimbursement Programs

This informative guide from Red Wing for Business compares the many advantages of a managed safety footwear program with those of a typical reimbursement program – for both you and your employees.




hi

Professional musicians face higher risk of hearing loss: study

Washington – Professional musicians have a 4 times greater risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss than the general public, according to a new study conducted by researchers in Germany.




hi

Mining, manufacturing have highest prevalence of worker hearing loss, study shows

Washington – More than one out of eight workers exposed to on-the-job noise suffer from some form of hearing impairment, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.




hi

Hearing loss higher than expected in some health care and social assistance subsectors: NIOSH

Washington — Workers in certain subsectors of the health care and social assistance industry experience hearing loss at a rate higher than expected “for an industry that has had assumed ‘low-exposure’ to noise,” according to a recent study from NIOSH.




hi

Researchers find elevated risk of hearing loss in certain agriculture, forestry and fishing subsectors

Washington — Although work-related hearing loss in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector is lower overall than most other industries, three specific subsectors “would benefit from continued hearing conservation efforts,” according to researchers from NIOSH.




hi

Study links on-the-job noise exposure to high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol

Cincinnati — Workers exposed to loud noise on the job are at increased risk for hypertension and high cholesterol – key risk factors for heart disease – according to a recent study from NIOSH.




hi

CSB video tells high schoolers to speak up about chem class hazards

Washington – Injuries in high school chemistry laboratories can be avoided with good safety practices, and students should speak up when they feel unsafe, according to a new Chemical Safety Board video.




hi

‘Don’t Mess with Mercury’: Videos for teachers highlight spill awareness, response

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.




hi

Shifting away from a focus on grades and test scores may make teachers safer

Columbus, OH — Schools that foster a culture of deep engagement in learning – rather than prioritize grades and test scores – may be keeping teachers safe from violence, researchers claim.




hi

Latest OSHA agenda hints at update to hazcom standard

Washington – OSHA is considering another update to its Hazard Communication Standard, according to the Department of Labor’s latest semiannual regulatory agenda, released Nov. 21.




hi

White House completes review of proposed rule on beryllium

Washington – The White House on July 7 completed its review of OSHA’s proposed rule on beryllium, clearing the way for the agency to publicly publish the proposal.




hi

Beryllium rule: OSHA seeks to eliminate provisions aimed at construction, shipyard workers

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.




hi

OSHA issues proposed rule on changes to beryllium standards for construction, shipyards

Washington — As expected, OSHA is proposing changes to its beryllium standards for the construction and shipyard industries.




hi

OSHA revises beryllium standards for construction, shipyards

Washington — OSHA has finalized revisions to its beryllium standards for the construction and shipyard industries. Announced Aug. 28, the final rule includes changes designed to “clarify the standards and simplify or improve compliance.”




hi

NIOSH: Police officers, firefighters have highest rate of suicide

Morgantown, WV – Workplace suicides are on the rise, and workers in protective services – such as firefighters and police officers – have the highest rate, according to recent research from NIOSH.




hi

Young, Hispanic construction workers at higher risk of injury: report

Washington – Hispanic immigrants who work for small construction firms are among the most at risk of being injured on the job, according to NIOSH and the American Society of Safety Engineers.




hi

Genetec Helps Law Enforcement Securely Share Vehicle Data

The new evidence-sharing functionality will be included for all Cloudrunner customers, with no additional licensing required. Upon activation, subscribers will also receive six-month access to all Clearance functionalities.




hi

RAD-M’s ROAMEO Achieves Level 5 Autonomous Navigation

ROAMEO Gen4 is a fully autonomous mobile security patrol robot, with a 360-degree field of view, high-resolution cameras, and advanced AI analytics based on AITX’s proprietary AIR technology.




hi

FACEValue: Highway line painter dies after being struck by vehicle

On the day of the incident, a 52-year-old foreman employed by a roadway painting and safety company was killed when he was struck by a car.




hi

FACEValue: Dump truck operator fatally electrocuted by high-voltage line

A 61-year-old dump truck owner-operator was electrocuted when his vehicle came in contact with an overhead power line.




hi

FACEValue: Worker dies in crash after texting while driving

A medical information technology consultant was driving in the far-right lane of a six-lane interstate when he crashed his vehicle.




hi

FACEValue: Technician crushed inside storage machine

A certified field technician was killed after he climbed into a mechanical vertical storage unit to make repairs.




hi

FACE Report: Worker electrocuted while replacing light fixture

A 28-year-old lighting technician, employed three weeks with a staffing agency and with no electrical trade experience, was electrocuted while working on an energized lighting fixture.




hi

FACE Report: Truck driver killed after vehicle rollaway

A 52-year-old commercial truck driver was killed after being struck by the tractor-trailer he had been driving.




hi

FACE Report: Machinist dies after being pulled into manual lathe

A 52-year-old machinist at a manufacturing company was preparing to spot drill the center of a 103-inch piece of round steel in a manual lathe.




hi

FACE Report: Hay press operator struck by machine’s guillotine blade

A 39-year-old hay press operator died when he was struck by the machine’s steel guillotine blade.




hi

FACE Report: Truck driver/equipment operator crushed while loading backhoe onto trailer

A 64-year-old truck driver and equipment operator working for a gravel-hauling and equipment-moving company drove his employer’s truck with an attached flatbed trailer to a jobsite.




hi

FACE Report: Worker electrocuted while installing lines for security cameras

A 48-year-old city electric maintenance worker was electrocuted while installing lines for security cameras in a residential area.




hi

FACE Report: Machine operator fatally struck by safety block ejected from mechanical power press

A worker at a manufacturing facility was fatally injured while operating a 200-ton mechanical press.




hi

FACE Report: Roofer falls while constructing leading edge of metal roof

A 35-year-old roofer was part of a nine-member crew constructing the leading edge of a metal roof on a warehouse. The roofer was walking toward his lifeline and about 8 feet away from it when he fell from the unprotected edge.




hi

FACE Report: Steelworker crushed while operating extendable boom forklift

A 29-year-old steelworker was using a telehandler to move and stage insulated metal panels at a municipal garage building site. He had received training on the equipment and had an operator’s permit.




hi

CSB video on refinery explosion highlights hazards of transient operations

Washington — Chemical facility operators and workers should pay particular attention to hazards during startup, shutdown, standby and other transient operations in facilities covered under OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard.




hi

OSHA proposal to update hazcom standard under White House review

Washington — An update to OSHA’s standard on hazard communication is undergoing a final review, according to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs website.




hi

Shaykh ??li? Al-Fawz?n: The Kh?rijites Are Closer to Being Disbelievers and Prayer Is Not Said Behind Them




hi

Kh?rijite Ab? Mu?ammad Al-Maqdis?: ?Our Great Teacher, the Shaykh and Muj?hid Sayyid Qu?b?