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

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.

Washington – Failures and mismanagement at the Chemical Safety Board have put public safety at risk, according to a joint staff report filed June 19 in conjunction with a hearing convened by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

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.

Today’s workforce includes four generations of workers who grew up in different eras and bring a variety of experience, knowledge and cultures to the job. How can safety pros deliver messaging that effectively reaches this diverse group?

For maximum durability and safety, Hammerhead Industries can mount any of its 2-Axis Gear Keeper retractable lanyards directly to its webbing belt.

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has appointed four members to OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

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.

Athens, OH — Blows to the head are common among performing arts theater personnel but often go unreported by workers who may not understand how serious head injuries are, according to a recent Ohio University study.

The Marketing Madmen explain the importance of email marketing.

Both features will be available to users of WeSuite’s web-based platform, QuoteAnywhere, without the need for configuration or management via WeEstimate software.

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.

Grade 43 Chain Positioning Lanyards are ideally suited for positioning or restraint applications when used in conjunction with a full-body harness with side or hip D-rings.

Cable Leading Edge Lanyards have the lightweight durability of a fixed-length lanyard and permit up to 12 feet of protection during a free fall from an at-height working surface.

Washington — The Bureau of Justice Assistance, part of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, has released a video intended to protect first responders who face potential exposure to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid considered up to 50 times more potent than heroin.

Washington — A group of 19 congressional Democrats is urging, “in the strongest possible terms,” the Department of Transportation to deny a recent American Trucking Associations petition on California’s meal and rest break rules for commercial truck drivers.

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

In Episode 25, the S+H editorial team celebrates the two-year anniversary of the podcast with a discussion on the many safety hazards facing storm recovery workers. In addition, Nicole Randall from the International Safety Equipment Association discusses various aspects of personal protective equipment for workers.

New York — Aiming to keep construction workers safe from falls, the New York City Department of Buildings is relying on fashion and a music legend to help spread safety messages.

New York — Remove all snow, ice and other debris from construction jobsites to help reduce slip and trip hazards.

New York – Injuries and fatalities are prevalent in the New York City commercial waste industry despite being easily preventable, according to a recent report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health.

Based in Oxford, Mich., with locations in Plano, Texas, and Charlotte, N.C., JLM has grown substantially since its founding in 1984 by Janet Mirku. 

Olympia, WA — The owner of a Seattle construction company is facing a second-degree manslaughter charge stemming from a 2016 employee death, marking the first time a workplace fatality in Washington state has prompted a felony charge, according to the Washington Department of Labor & Industries.

Seattle — The owner of a West Seattle construction company has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for his role in a fatal trench collapse, according to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

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

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We know what’s at stake. Unpredictable work environments often are part of the job. That’s why it’s critically important to have the right safety equipment at the moment it matters most. MSA’s complete lines of safety solutions help protect those workers at the heart of your operation.

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New York — In response to fatal overdoses in the local construction industry, New York City’s health and buildings departments are teaming up to conduct outreach at worksites.

New York — Delivery workers in New York City will soon have places to safely charge the lithium-ion batteries on their e-bikes.

Additionally, Brilliant functions as a whole home lighting system with built-in motion detection, which can be paired with a Resideo Security System.

Dayton, OH — Communications tower workers: Always use lanyards with appropriate fall clearance – and never connect the equipment back to itself unless that’s the way the lanyard is designed.

New York – New York state should amend its workers’ compensation regulation to require all private-sector employers to implement workplace safety and loss prevention programs, watchdog group Public Citizen stated in a report released May 6.

New York — Ventilation and air filtration recommendations are part of a new workplace policy guide on reducing COVID-19 transmission, published by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, a worker advocacy group.

Washington — Although initial data suggests that marijuana legalization has “negatively impacted highway safety,” it’s still “too soon to calculate” an overall relationship between the two, according to a new report.

Seattle — Public train and bus operators face secondhand exposure from passenger drug use, potentially affecting their physical and mental health, according to a new report.

Washington — A recent analysis of more than 650 Safety Data Sheets found that 30% feature inaccurate chemical hazard warnings, while 15% fail to warn that a listed chemical may cause cancer.

Washington — “Large numbers” of workers in the service industry “have an elevated risk of hearing loss and need immediate hearing conservation efforts,” NIOSH researchers say in a recent study.

The 54-year-old owner of a land clearing and forest product company was overcome by carbon monoxide as he was checking on a wood chip-powered boiler system.

Workrite FR’s Classic Job Shirt features a comfortable flame-resistant (FR) fleece fabric, quarter-zip front, dual-zippered chest pockets, hand-warmer pockets, pen pocket on the sleeve, reinforced elbows and a no-roll collar. It has a water-resistant, anti-odor finish, 33.6 cal/cm² arc rating and is UL-certified to NFPA 2112. Place your order today.

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What are the common terms of protective apparel, and what do they mean?

Workrite’s Walls FR brand now offers a flame-resistant (FR) shirt and jacket in an exclusive Oilfield Camo design. The 100-percent FR cotton shirt has Oilfield Camo panels, and the jacket features Oilfield Camo lining and elbow patches. Both are NFPA 2112 UL certified and provide excellent FR protection.

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Washington – Anthony Foxx was sworn in as the 17th Secretary of Transportation on July 2, five days after being confirmed by the Senate in a unanimous vote.

Junkin Safety Appliance Company manufactures and distributes a variety of safety and rescue equipment including basket stretchers, plastic stretchers, aluminum break-apart stretchers, air-rescue stretchers, aluminum and steel pole stretchers with vinyl covers, stretcher kits, stretcher accessories, wooden and polyethylene backboards, first aid equipment and fire blankets. For more information visit junkinsafety.com or email: junkinsafety@aol.com.

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The ANSI-rated ABSORBICA-Y is a twin-leg lanyard with a captive-eye carabiner and two MGO connectors that provide continuous protection when passing intermediate anchor points. The compact, low-profile and integrated energy absorber takes in energy in stages.

The Latchways Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lanyard is designed for horizontal and vertical use, providing advanced fall protection for leading-edge applications, including roofing, wooden beams and construction.

New York — Both city and state legislation and public health initiatives are needed to protect outdoor workers in New York City from extreme temperatures and poor air quality, according to a new report.

New York — Hotel operators in New York City now must provide panic buttons to their workers, under a new law signed by Mayor Eric Adams (D) on Nov. 4.

Workrite has a new line of 3M Thinsulate^TM Platinum FR outerwear. It’s warmer and less bulky than standard insulated FR workwear.