cto Multi-gas detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector provides (optional) real-time event notification using Bluetooth connectivity. Full Article
cto Flame detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Gas detector connectivity device By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Infrared gas detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Refrigerant leak detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 The Chillgard VRF Refrigerant Leak Detector with integrated BACNet capability provides advanced leak-detection technology. Full Article
cto Remote gas detectors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The TXgard Series of remote wall-mounted continuous gas detectors now offers localized digital displays. Full Article
cto Gas detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The G7c is a connected gas detector with plug-and-play gas sensor cartridges. Full Article
cto Single-gas detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto Flame detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0500 The General Monitors FL500 UV/IR Flame Detector is FM-performance approved for six different fuel sources: butane, ethane, heptane, methane, methanol and propane. Full Article
cto Gas detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto Gas detector alarms By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 PATROL Series Flashing Sounders are now available for fixed gas detection alarming. Full Article
cto Portable gas detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto Gas and flame detector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Preventing tractor rollovers: OSHA publishes guide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — OSHA has released a guide intended to protect farmworkers from tractor rollovers, which result in about 130 fatal injuries a year. Full Article
cto NIOSH issues research agendas for wholesale and retail trade sector, traumatic injury prevention By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Report details injuries, missed workdays in retail sector By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto SecurityCEU.com Unveils Pro Alarm Contractor Education Program By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:43:48 -0400 The self-paced program is designed to prepare individuals for obtaining their alarm contractor license and serves as a Level One equivalent certification. Full Article
cto Modifying hazcom/GHS pictograms By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Can I modify or handwrite GHS pictograms? Full Article
cto VPP and contract workers: Inspector General audit of program calls for improvements By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Psychosocial factors can be barriers to recovery after a work-related injury: white paper By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Hirer of Independent Contractor Not Liable for Injury to Contractor’s Worker By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 A California rule is used in deciding cases of workplace safety. Full Article
cto Security Contractor Cleared of Liability in Mall Carjacking By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto New York expands whistleblower protections for private-sector employees By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto FAST Welcomes Allied Universal's Jim Lantrip to Board of Directors By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:07:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto PPVAR Welcomes Everon’s Tammy Cozby to Board of Directors By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:07:06 -0400 Cozby, vice president of commercial monitoring at Everon, will serve on the PPVAR board as vice president for the alarm industry. Full Article
cto Home Assistant Founder Joins Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:03:41 -0400 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. Full Article
cto What’s Fueling Fire Alarm Sector Growth? By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The fire and life safety industry is heating up with increasing opportunities for fire alarm contractors to advance into new territory. Full Article
cto 2023 Guide to Fire Alarm Detectors & Initiating Devices By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Uncle Sam Wants to Standardize Cyber Requirements for Federal Contractors By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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). Full Article
cto New legislation would require epinephrine injectors on airplanes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Finding the right glove: key factors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 What are some of the underlying reasons why hand injuries are still so common? Full Article
cto OSHA grants initial approval of Massachusetts State Plan for public-sector workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A State Plan covering Massachusetts’ state and local government employees is now a reality after OSHA announced its initial approval. Full Article
cto Doctors hired by employers to examine miner X-rays for black lung show ‘alarming’ bias: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Top Market Factors Stoking Life Safety Systems By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Roofing contractor indicted for fatal fall, accused of lying to investigators By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Contractor who lied to OSHA sentenced to community service, probation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Roofing contractor pleads guilty to lying to OSHA By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto Roofing contractor sentenced to prison for lying to OSHA about worker death By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Mine workers and breathing problems: Study looks at doctor visits By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Doctors warn wind-instrument players about ‘bagpipe lung’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 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.” Full Article
cto The Security 'It' Factor By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto Ladder protector kit By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The Ladder Protector Kit helps workers safely transition away from leading edges when accessing a roof by ladder. Full Article
cto Military contractors at risk for PTSD: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto House committee OKs amendment to exempt defense contractors from disclosing worker safety violations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The House Armed Services Committee recently adopted a proposed amendment that would exempt many federal defense contractors from disclosing labor law violations. Full Article
cto Roofing contractor safety website offers webinars, toolbox talks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto Steel erectors association releases poster on pre-task meetings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto SDM 2019 Top Systems Integrators Report: Security Projects Coming From All Market Sectors By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Lack of Positive Train Control system a factor in fatal rail incident, NTSB concludes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto OSHA, Health Canada issue joint guidance on GHS pictogram requirements By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
cto GHS quiz: Match the pictogram to the hazard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article