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Small-business training tool now features health care scenarios

Washington – OSHA has updated an online tool aimed at teaching small-business owners and workers how to locate workplace hazards.




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Annual campaign urges workers to ‘Drive Focused, Drive Smart’

McLean, VA – The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety is offering a free online toolkit to help employers keep workers and their families safe on the road as part of NETS’ Drive Safely Work Week Oct. 5-9.




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Sanitation worker safety still a concern for SWANA despite ‘small decline’ in deaths

Silver Spring, MD — At least 53 sanitation workers in the United States (44) and Canada (nine) died from on-the-job injuries in 2019 – a 10.2% decrease from 2018, according to a recent analysis from the Solid Waste Association of North America.




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Smart treatments for workplace burns

Should I use ice to treat a burn?




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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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Smart Thermostat Market in U.S. Forecast to Reach $3.9B by 2029

The U.S. market is projected to be increasing at a compound annual growth rate of (CAGR) of 17.2% during the forecast period.




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Alarm.com & New Home Co. Launch Updated Smart Home Program

Alarm.com’s collaboration with the California-based homebuilder aims to deliver smart home solutions to buyers via New Home Co.’s updated EVO program.




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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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Native Smart Properties Secures Credit Facility With Alarm Financial Services

The relationship with Native marks Alarm Financial Services’ first venture into financing integrated smart security in the multi-dwelling property space. 




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Brilliant launches ‘Install It Anywhere’ Home Control Panel to Transform Any House or Apartment Into A Smart One

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




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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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How Recent Legislation Changes Will Impact Integrators' Smart Home Projects

The technology landscape for smart consumer appliances is undergoing a profound transformation, guided in part by multiple legislative changes set forth by the Biden Administration.




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Parks Associates: 16% of U.S. Internet Homes Now Have Smart Thermostats

In a new white paper released in partnership with Resideo, Parks Associates examines practical solutions and the latest advancements in smart home technology that contribute to energy management.




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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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Delta Controller Integrates With VIVOTEK’s New AI Camera for Smart Buildings

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.




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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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How AI Is Making Smart Homes More Secure

Highlighted are benefits of AI-enabled automation and interoperability, while addressing key considerations for security integrators in managing vulnerabilities and optimizing smart home ecosystems.




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Smart Building Solutions Gain Traction Among Multifamily Properties, Study Finds

A new study by Parks Associates reveals that smart building solutions are increasingly being adopted by multifamily properties, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.




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New video for tower workers explores safe installation, maintenance of small cell antennas

Watertown, SD — A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors stresses hazard awareness for technicians who work with small cellular antenna towers on new or existing structures.




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Small-business EHS compliance

How can a small business best manage local, state and federal safety requirements?




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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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Becoming a recovery-friendly workplace: New guide for small businesses

Lexington, KY — A new toolkit from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center is intended to help small businesses hire, support and retain workers recovering from a substance use disorder.




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NIOSH: Some sound-measurement smartphone apps are accurate

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.




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State of the Market: Security, Monitoring & Smart Home

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.




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Ajax Systems & Yale Launch Smart Lock Partnership in the U.S. & Canada

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




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Level Home Releases Smart Lock Packs for Security Installers

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.




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Comcast Smart Solutions Adds Access Control Offerings

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.




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Comcast Smart Solutions Partners With Eagle Eye Networks & C2RO to Provide AI Video Analytics Solutions

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.




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Comcast Smart Solutions Deploys AI Video Analytics in the City of College Park

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




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Exploring the Cloud Advantage for Small Business Surveillance

A panel of industry insiders discuss how cloud-based video surveillance systems provide cost efficiency, scalability and enhanced operational benefits for small businesses.




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FACEValue: Farm mechanic dies after plasma torch explosion

A 46-year-old farm mechanic was killed in a plasma torch explosion.




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Safe from the start? Survey of small-business owners uncovers regrets

Denver — Nearly half of young small-business owners – and 3 out of 10 overall – regret not emphasizing worker safety when they started their business, results of a recent survey show.




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Paid sick leave for federal contractors: Small Business Administration asks DOL to look at alternatives

Washington – The Department of Labor should consider alternatives to its proposal that would require federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their workers, the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy wrote in an April 6 letter.




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New: Small Business Guide to MSD Solutions

Itasca, IL — A recently published guide from the National Safety Council is intended to help small businesses reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.




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Is the surface of your smartphone hosting allergens and asthma triggers?

If you have allergies or asthma, clean your smartphone more often to minimize reaction triggers that may be lurking on the surface, researchers recommend in a recent study.




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NIOSH 3D printing guide aimed at small businesses

Washington — Employers whose workers use 3D printers in non-industrial settings can take steps to limit employee exposure to emissions from heated filaments, polymers and powders, NIOSH says.




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Gelita: Smart Technologies

GELITA will use this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) to showcase various benefits of its novel “Fast Forward Process” and “Particle Engineering” processes, which utilize gelatine and collagen peptides. These new advances are part of the company’s SMART TECHNOLOGY portfolio.




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Hershey to Inform Smart Snack Choices

The Hershey Company announced new commitments that will increase the visibility of nutrition information and portion options as part of their ongoing efforts to offer a broad range of delicious snacks and clear information.




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Two emergency medical techs is too many for small coal mines, Kentucky lawmaker says

Frankfort, KY — A bill that would reduce – to one from two – the number of mine emergency technicians required during each shift at small underground coal mines is advancing in the Kentucky Legislature.




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Cargill: Sweet (Smart) Treats

In time for National Baking Month, new research from Cargill finds consumers want the best of both worlds – indulgence and health – and they’re willing to pay more for baked goods that deliver on both attributes.  




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Small Town Cultures Raw Fermented Foods

Small Town Cultures raw fermented foods include sliced jalapeños, cardamon beets, turmeric kimchi, spicy radish, Meyer lemon, and more to support nutrition.




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FruitSmart: Where Fruit Meets Botanical Function

FruitSmart has identified rising demand for fruit juice and botanical combinations as a major new trend in the healthy beverage space, and will highlight its capability to blend them at Natural Products Expo West, March 8-10, 2023.




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SmartyPants Vitamins Kids Fiber & Veggies Supplement

The science-backed and expert-crafted formula includes an organic green veggie blend of kale, spinach and broccoli. I




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Sleep Better, Think Smarter with These Ingredients

Some foods and ingredients that can help improve both sleep and brain function. Think favorites from the simple— tart cherries, seeds (especially pumpkin seeds), nuts (almonds and walnuts), and kiwi fruit—to the more exotic, like schisandra, turmeric, and saffron.




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Huzzy Smart Sips

This launch not only celebrates the empowerment of women through a mindful approach to drinking but also underscores a commitment to social responsibility by supporting the Sad Girls Club, a leading mental health organization, with the aim of providing 1000 Huzzies with access to mental health support this year, alongside a pledge to donate 1% of all Huzzy purchases to support the organization's vital work.




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SmartyPants Vitamins New Sugar Free Gummy Multivitamin

For its most innovative launch to-date, SmartyPants Vitamins announced new SmartyPants Sugar Free Multi & Omegas gummy multivitamins in Kids, Women’s, and Prenatal formats. SmartyPants’ new Sugar Free Multi & Omegas don’t use sugar alcoh




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Smashburger Launches jack & annie's® Plant-Based Burgers in Restaurants Nationwide

Smashburger, the better-burger fast casual restaurant with 235 corporate and franchise locations, partnered with jack and annie's to launch a new plant-based burger made from jackfruit in all locations across the US.