Boston — Unintentional overdoses accounted for more than 1 out of 4 workplace deaths in Massachusetts between 2021 and 2022, the state’s Department of Public Health reports.

Belleville, IL – Injury and illness rates may differ greatly between states – even within the same industries, according to a new report from Allsup, a provider of Social Security Disability Insurance services.

Silver Spring, MD – Construction worker fatalities have increased 16 percent since 2011, outpacing an increase in construction employment during the same time period, according to a report released Oct. 26 by the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR.

Hopkinton, MA – “Overexertion involving outside sources” remains the leading cause of disabling injuries in the United States, according to the annual Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, which ranks serious, nonfatal workplace injuries.

Chicago – A new report from UL details the health conditions and workplace safety rates in every state, as well as their financial impact.

Washington – Musculoskeletal disorders account for between one-third and one-half of all injuries resulting in days away from work, job restriction or transfer in six major industries, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released April 13.

Washington — A total of 5,190 workers died from on-the-job injuries in 2016 – a 7 percent increase from 2015 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,214 workers died in 2008, according to data released Dec. 19 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Washington — The validity of a perceived shortage of commercial motor vehicle drivers is again in the spotlight after a recent analysis conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Washington – Certain smartphone and tablet applications designed to measure sound levels are accurate and reliable enough to assess occupational noise exposures, according to a new NIOSH study.

The National Safety Council and the University of Iowa have teamed to develop a first-of-its-kind virtual reality mobile app, designed to provide users with a 360-degree tour of advanced vehicle safety systems.

CEDIA broke ground on November 8^th for its new global headquarters in Fishers, Ind.

A group of burglary victims was asked which items they had at or in their residence at the time of the burglary.

Evaluating the state of any market is a tricky thing during a pandemic — things are changing daily; new technologies are being explored; the future is unknown; and it’s difficult to look back at the past clearly.

The report — fielded in cooperation with Interpret —provides a baseline of the overall smart home market landscape, as well as data collected from a custom quantitative survey of 1,500 U.S.- based smart home device owners. 

The Griffin portable fall protection system’s slim profile and “L” shape are perfect for protecting workers who need to access different parts of flatbed trucks, airplane fuselages or railcars.

The LiftPod FS60 portable aerial work platform offers an affordable alternative to ladders and scaffolding, with a working height of up to 14 feet and a 330-pound platform capacity.

Telaeris‘ XPressEntry handheld badge and biometric readers enhance access control and security management by providing a flexible, mobile solution that goes beyond traditional door readers and addresses specific safety and security challenges.

Centrios is a cloud-based access control solution developed to radically simplify the needs of small and growing businesses.

HID’s report highlights the significant shift toward flexible and hybrid working arrangements, accelerated by COVID-19, and the resulting challenges for the physical access control industry.

This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up to 16 door systems from a single enclosure.

The products that are compatible with the integration in the United States and Canada differ from those in the EMEA region.

According to the announcement, the certification ensures that government entities can trust that Genetec software meets stringent federal security standards to ensure that only authorized individuals are provided access to sensitive data and facilities.

Curated for the professional install market, Level Bolt Pro Pack and Level Lock+ Pro Pack offer add-on and integration opportunities for installers to offer their customers smart home technology.

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.

Comcast Smart Solutions is now offering smart access management solutions to its customers from Brivo, a global provider of cloud-based access control and physical security technologies.

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots perform autonomous patrols of property perimeters such as fence lines, exterior doors, and other critical assets located outside buildings.

The integration expands options for organizations to tailor their MFA journey while meeting Microsoft’s mandatory MFA requirements and accelerating the path to phishing- resistant passwordless authentication.

A shortage of cybersecurity resources in the marketplace, rising compliance requirements and increasing cybersecurity budgets are just some of the factors why security integrators are well positioned to expand their service offerings.

The cloud to camera service will be available on select cameras from Axis, allowing users to access advanced video analytics at the edge, such as object detection, to better identify potential risks and increase situational awareness.

The partnership is aimed at enhancing product capabilities, expanding market reach, and developing new distribution channels by leveraging both companies’ strengths.

These features are all designed with the technician in mind, streamlining processes and making site management more efficient, according to the announcement.

MacDowell, an industry veteran, will delve into the pivotal traits of effective leadership within the alarm monitoring industry, guided by recent survey results that underscore the profound impact of leadership on a company’s success. 

Rapid Response fully deployed AVS-01 on Jan. 15, following two years of preparation and four months of beta testing.  

The partnership enables the companies to offer an embedded, end-to-end solution that allows GSOC operators monitoring disparate sites to generate a security response through RSPNDR with the click of a button.

Being IQ-certified formally recognizes a company’s dedication to saving lives and to reducing false alarms.

This SDM 100 brand-usage report details the top technology vendors and distributors that earned their business in 2023.

The Immix certification program is based on employee training, as well as system and infrastructure requirements.

Critical Response Group (CRG) and Intrado, announced the integration of CRG within Intrado’s FirstNet certified Safety Shield application.

Learn how Stone Security integrated a suicide prevention tech system for the Denver Preforming Arts Complex.

ZeroEyes’ software has been integrated into the Aegix AIM active incident management platform since spring 2023.

The joint effort provides Heathrow with a unified view across large-scale airport operations to secure people and assets.

This collaboration expands Comcast Smart Solutions’ existing video analytics expertise while giving clients more flexibility to choose the right smart video solution, according to the announcement.

Vector Security will receive sponsorship exclusivity in the home and business security categories in association with the Alabama University Crimson Tide football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball teams.

Comcast Smart Solutions is also providing ongoing data analysis and has a dedicated team for support.

Sarasota County Schools already completed a successful deployment in one of its high schools the past year, which received overwhelmingly positive results and response from parents and staff, according to the announcement.

National retail hair care franchise Sport Clips Haircuts partnered with Eagle Eye Networks reseller Blue Iron Sentinel for a custom cloud video security solution across its 80 company-owned U.S. locations.

The system was designed around the IQ Panel 4 and the range and reliability of PowerG to ensure wireless communication with each device across the property, including the heavily wooded areas.

Offering an efficient and effective security solution for patron ingress is essential, and with the implementation of Xtract One’s SmartGateway, these venues have enhanced security and operational efficiency while maintaining a welcoming environment.

Download a recently published research report from Intelex showing that reporting data (and accurate data) is the top challenge of EHS professionals in North America.

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.