Los Angeles – The Los Angeles garment manufacturing industry – the nation’s largest cut-and-sew apparel base – is “plagued by workplace violations and marked by a lack of worker protections,” according to a new report released by the Garment Worker Center, the UCLA Labor Center and UCLA Labor Occupational Safety and Health.

Washington — Two environmental groups, along with 75 salon workers from across the country, have filed a citizen petition asking the Food and Drug Administration to ban hair straighteners containing formaldehyde.

Here’s the good news: Experts predict that within the next four or five years, there will be more than 40 billion IoT devices hard at work — improving the safety, efficiency, reliability and productivity of the world’s enterprises.

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.

A worker claiming unsafe working conditions sought unemployment benefits after quitting is role as a technician with a fire services company.   

An Illinois state law ensures that individuals are in control of their own biometric data and prohibits private companies from collecting it unless they meet certain consent criteria.

Convergint and Deloitte have announced a strategic partnership to deliver integrated cyber and physical security solutions, aimed at helping clients address evolving security challenges and enhance regulatory compliance.

The convergence of technology and an aging population seems to make personal emergency response systems (PERS) a perfect fit for integrators to grow RMR. But use cases go far beyond the elderly.

Security dealers should know what an SFP is and how it impacts their jobs.

Fort Collins, CO — Physically demanding work may lead to poor memory and faster aging of the brain among older adults, results of a recent study led by researchers from Colorado State University show.

Bethesda, MD — Better physical mobility can lead not only to longer working years but also to higher income, results of a recent study led by National Institutes of Health researchers show.

It is important to consider marketing opportunities that address new needs in a new climate. Stay open to new marketing opportunities and the security industry will continue to stand strong.  

The Marketing Madmen provide guidance on the importance of online review management.

The Marketing Madmen provide guidance on building a positive online brand image. 

Successfully driving webinar attendance in the physical security sector involves a multifaceted approach.

Allbound marketing offers a more holistic strategy by blending the instant visibility of outbound marketing with the long-term relationship-building strengths of inbound.

Private radio operations can be valuable for maintaining communications during cell network outages or in times when overburdened with too much traffic.

 Presence detection is the ability to identify or locate the existence of people in a specific area or physical space.

Peter Giacalone invokes “invisible” when illustrating future smart home features and benefits that will ride on hardware already deployed in residences.

Industry insiders convened at ISC West to discuss AVS-01, a new ANSI-accredited standard aimed at improving alarm validation and enhancing communication between the security sector and public safety agencies.

Washington — In response to the death of a drillship worker who lacked formal training on using a hydraulic torque wrench, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a safety alert.

Adopting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in the security industry enhances scalability, flexibility, and business opportunities for installers while generating recurring revenue and offering greater value beyond traditional security solutions.

Test your knowledge of the hierarchy by dragging the controls into the correct order.

London — Workplace leaders with low self-esteem are more likely to place stress on their employees, a university professor and well-being expert says.

West Des Moines, IA — Workers are far less likely than CEOs to describe their workplace as empathetic, suggesting that executives “are living very different work experiences than their employees,” a new report contends.

Fairfax, VA — The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators no longer will require a physical evaluation for workers to be eligible to take its certification exams. Instead, beginning Jan. 1, NCCCO will rely on employers to determine whether their workers are physically qualified to operate the equipment.

Iowa City, IA — Safety pros can make and manage an effective heat-related illness prevention program by implementing the Hierarchy of Controls, Iowa OSHA Bureau Chief Peggy Peterson says in a new video.

Washington — Concerned about what it views as an agency oversight related to petroleum refining, the American Petroleum Institute is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to reassess a draft revised final risk evaluation that states perchloroethylene – as a whole chemical substance – poses “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions.

Although the industry remains subject to supply chain disruption, a precarious labor shortage and other headwinds, multiple growth factors are creating a lot of overall positivity across the fire alarm systems marketplace. 

According to SDM’s 2023 Industry Forecast, more than 1 in 2 (56 percent) security professionals expect revenue from access control systems (on-premise and cloud-based) to increase in 2023, marking a healthy 10-point jump from the previous year.

After more than a year without in-person events, PSA TEC 2021 was hosted as a hybrid event last week, May 3-6, with around 200 people coming to the Sheraton in downtown Denver, Colo., and more tuning in online.

The NFPA 70E 2018 Hierarchy of Controls places “elimination” at the top of the inverted pyramid. But there are times when working on energized equipment can’t be avoided. What steps can we take to increase worker safety when electrical hazards can’t be fully eliminated?

“It’s definitely a difficult issue,” the associate director of the NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health says.

While physical security departments understand the need to manage and protect their IP-based devices, they often face a number of challenges. 

Discover how integrating audio data analytics into security systems enhances situational awareness and proactive threat detection.

Chicago — A recent study of Florida farmworkers found that virtually all of them experienced dehydration at the end of their shift, and more than half were still dehydrated the next morning.

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.

Tumwater, WA — Ethylene oxide should not be used to sterilize filtering facepiece respirators for reuse because “this extremely hazardous toxic chemical poses a severe risk to human health,” the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries warns in a new alert.

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. 

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to lower emissions of ethylene oxide – a gas that’s used to sterilize medical devices and has been linked to cancer and neurological problems.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that sitting for long periods of time at work can increase your risk of stress and strain.

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

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.

Workers, do you use the edge of the palm of your hand to grind, push or twist hard objects? If you do this often, you’re at risk of hypothenar hammer syndrome – a condition caused when blood flow to the fingers is reduced.

In an era where data-driven insights are increasingly crucial, the physical security domain has yet to fully leverage the abundance of available data.

Widely known as a preservative in morgues, formaldehyde – a colorless, strong-smelling gas – can be found in chemicals, plywood and various household items, including glue and paper product coatings, according to OSHA. It’s also used as an industrial fungicide, germicide and disinfectant.

A look at the framework, and how it can lead to "the implementation of inherently safer systems, where the risk of illness or injury has been substantially reduced."

This white paper assesses the significance of OHS data, analyzes current performance in the domain, identifies significant trends, and proposes interventions to address concerns and enhance overall performance.

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.

Washington – Threats of physical violence from students can result in teachers becoming discontented with the profession – and sometimes quitting it altogether, according to a newly released report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics.