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Multi-gas detector

The ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector provides (optional) real-time event notification using Bluetooth connectivity.




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Flame detector

FLAMEVision FV-40 Flame Detectors are a comprehensive line of rugged flame detection solutions designed to respond quickly and accurately in a wide range of challenging applications and harsh environments.




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Gas detector connectivity device

The OELD (Optima Excel Local Display) is a Bluetooth-enabled device that brings connectivity to fixed gas detectors used in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and energy industries.




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Infrared gas detector

Fast-response options are now available for the PointWatch Eclipse PIRECL Infrared Gas Detector, a SIL 2-capable infrared-point gas detector that identifies methane, propane, ethylene, butane and other combustible hydrocarbon gases.




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Refrigerant leak detector

The Chillgard VRF Refrigerant Leak Detector with integrated BACNet capability provides advanced leak-detection technology.




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Remote gas detectors

The TXgard Series of remote wall-mounted continuous gas detectors now offers localized digital displays.




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Gas detector

The G7c is a connected gas detector with plug-and-play gas sensor cartridges.




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Single-gas detector

The Honeywell BW Solo is an easy-to-service single-gas detector with BLE connectivity that provides real-time visibility into the status and safety of workers in hazardous areas, helping organizations respond faster to safety incidents.




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Flame detector

The General Monitors FL500 UV/IR Flame Detector is FM-performance approved for six different fuel sources: butane, ethane, heptane, methane, methanol and propane.




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Gas detector

The ARA H2S Single Gas Detector is a continuous monitoring device that offers three alarm notifications in the event of H2S exposure exceeding limits: a flashing light, an audible alarm and vibration.




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Gas detector alarms

PATROL Series Flashing Sounders are now available for fixed gas detection alarming.




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Portable gas detector

The ALTAIR io 4 portable gas detector is an intuitive safety solution that features a direct-to-cloud design. The device can help safety managers increase compliance, improve device fleet management and increase visibility into worker safety.




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Gas and flame detector

The SENTRY io Controller is a wall-mounted device that acts as a centralized input and output hub, aggregating signals from other gas and flame detectors and field safety devices.




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Preventing tractor rollovers: OSHA publishes guide

Washington — OSHA has released a guide intended to protect farmworkers from tractor rollovers, which result in about 130 fatal injuries a year.




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NIOSH issues research agendas for wholesale and retail trade sector, traumatic injury prevention

Washington — NIOSH has published its National Occupational Research Agenda for Wholesale and Retail Trade, as well as its NORA for Traumatic Injury Prevention – both intended to spotlight the research, information and actions most needed to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses.




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Report details injuries, missed workdays in retail sector

New York — Retail employees injured on the job miss an average of 24 days of work as a result, according to recent report from AmTrust Financial Services Inc., an insurance provider for small businesses.




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SecurityCEU.com Unveils Pro Alarm Contractor Education Program

The self-paced program is designed to prepare individuals for obtaining their alarm contractor license and serves as a Level One equivalent certification.




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Modifying hazcom/GHS pictograms

Can I modify or handwrite GHS pictograms?




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VPP and contract workers: Inspector General audit of program calls for improvements

Washington – OSHA has stated that it will change some of the processes in its Voluntary Protection Programs, after a Department of Labor Office of Inspector General audit uncovered several weaknesses in recording and reporting systems involving contract workers.




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Psychosocial factors can be barriers to recovery after a work-related injury: white paper

Cambridge, MA — Early screening for psychosocial risk factors may aid in a worker’s recovery from an on-the-job injury, a new white paper from the Workers Compensation Research Institute suggests.




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Hirer of Independent Contractor Not Liable for Injury to Contractor’s Worker

A California rule is used in deciding cases of workplace safety.




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Security Contractor Cleared of Liability in Mall Carjacking

A court ruled that a security contractor was not liable for a carjacking incident, citing the absence of a special relationship and the unforeseeable nature of the crime.




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New York expands whistleblower protections for private-sector employees

Albany, NY — Legislation signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Oct. 28 expands whistleblower protections for the state’s private-sector employees.




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FAST Welcomes Allied Universal's Jim Lantrip to Board of Directors

Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services brings more than three decades of experience to the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) board of directors.




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PPVAR Welcomes Everon’s Tammy Cozby to Board of Directors

Cozby, vice president of commercial monitoring at Everon, will serve on the PPVAR board as vice president for the alarm industry.




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Home Assistant Founder Joins Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors

Z-Wave Alliance actively recruits smart home and IoT leaders to join, direct and contribute to the completely member-driven organization on a mission to chart the course of the future of Z-Wave technology and the smart home.




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What’s Fueling Fire Alarm Sector Growth?

The fire and life safety industry is heating up with increasing opportunities for fire alarm contractors to advance into new territory.




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2023 Guide to Fire Alarm Detectors & Initiating Devices

A fire alarm system is a crucial part of a building’s overall fire protection and life safety strategy. The main is a crucial part of a building’s overall fire protection and life safety strategy.




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Uncle Sam Wants to Standardize Cyber Requirements for Federal Contractors

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council has proposed two rules which would require federal contractors to report security incidents and standardize cybersecurity requirements for unclassified Federal Information Systems (FIS).




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New legislation would require epinephrine injectors on airplanes

Washington – A group of senators has proposed new legislation that would require commercial airlines to carry epinephrine auto-injectors to help protect passengers with severe allergies.




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Finding the right glove: key factors

What are some of the underlying reasons why hand injuries are still so common?




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OSHA grants initial approval of Massachusetts State Plan for public-sector workers

Washington — A State Plan covering Massachusetts’ state and local government employees is now a reality after OSHA announced its initial approval.




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Doctors hired by employers to examine miner X-rays for black lung show ‘alarming’ bias: study

Chicago — Physicians contracted by mine operators to review chest X-rays of coal miners who file “totally debilitating disease” workers’ compensation claims with the Department of Labor’s Federal Black Lung Program may have a bias strongly related to financial conflict of interest, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago suggest.




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Top Market Factors Stoking Life Safety Systems

After finishing 2022 with a respectable recovery from pandemic upheaval, the fire alarm industry is expected to carry strong momentum through this year and beyond.




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Roofing contractor indicted for fatal fall, accused of lying to investigators

Philadelphia – In a rare criminal prosecution for a workplace fatality, the Department of Justice has charged a roofing company owner with attempting to cover up his failure to provide fall protection for a worker who fell 45 feet to his death.




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Contractor who lied to OSHA sentenced to community service, probation

Birmingham, AL – An Alabama roofing contractor was sentenced to three years of supervised probation and 30 hours of community service for lying to OSHA about providing workers with fall protection equipment.




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Roofing contractor pleads guilty to lying to OSHA

Philadelphia – In a rare criminal conviction for a safety violation, a roofing company owner has pleaded guilty to lying to OSHA and willfully violating an OSHA rule in connection with the death of an employee.




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Roofing contractor sentenced to prison for lying to OSHA about worker death

Philadelphia – A Pennsylvania-based roofing contractor who lied to OSHA in the aftermath of an employee death was sentenced March 29 to 10 months in prison.




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Mine workers and breathing problems: Study looks at doctor visits

East Lansing, MI — A recent study of workers at sand, gravel and stone mines in Michigan found a higher number of doctor visits for shortness of breath compared with workers in other production industries.




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Doctors warn wind-instrument players about ‘bagpipe lung’

Wythenshawe, England – Musicians, take note: Cleaning wind instruments immediately after use and allowing them to dry may lower the risk of developing a respiratory condition doctors have nicknamed “bagpipe lung.”




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The Security 'It' Factor

In 2008, ADS Security was the SDM 2008 Dealer of the Year Honoree. Since then nothing — and everything — has changed at the company, which is the 2014 Dealer of the Year.




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Ladder protector kit

The Ladder Protector Kit helps workers safely transition away from leading edges when accessing a roof by ladder.




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Military contractors at risk for PTSD: study

Santa Monica, CA – Post-traumatic stress disorder and depression may be common among private military contractors, suggests a new study from RAND Corp., a nonprofit research institution.




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House committee OKs amendment to exempt defense contractors from disclosing worker safety violations

Washington – The House Armed Services Committee recently adopted a proposed amendment that would exempt many federal defense contractors from disclosing labor law violations.




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Roofing contractor safety website offers webinars, toolbox talks

The National Roofing Contractors Association and roofing manufacturer GAF have teamed up to create a website intended to help roofing contractors keep their employers safe.




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Steel erectors association releases poster on pre-task meetings

Winston-Salem, NC — The Steel Erectors Association of America has created a downloadable poster for the 10th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction – set for May 1-5.




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SDM 2019 Top Systems Integrators Report: Security Projects Coming From All Market Sectors

Security integrators describe the 2018 market for integrated security systems as “strong,” “hot” and “accelerated” — all apt terms, given that the nation’s largest integrators grew their systems integration revenue by at least 14 percent last year.




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Lack of Positive Train Control system a factor in fatal rail incident, NTSB concludes

Washington — Fully operational Positive Train Control technology “would have intervened” to stop a fatal Amtrak passenger train derailment in which crew members were inadequately trained and tested on various aspects of a new route, the National Transportation Safety Board has concluded after its investigation into the December 2017 incident in DuPont, WA.




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OSHA, Health Canada issue joint guidance on GHS pictogram requirements

Washington — To support implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, OSHA and Health Canada have released joint guidance on pictogram requirements for three hazard communication categories.




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GHS quiz: Match the pictogram to the hazard

Employers are required to train workers on chemical Safety Data Sheets and labels as part of OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard. Try the interactive quiz, our most popular quiz ever.