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System Surveyor Launches System Surveyor 2.0, Next-Generation App for Site Surveys and System Design

The app introduces several new features that enhance user experience on the platform’s mobile app, streamline site surveys with drag-and-drop simplicity, facilitate system lifecycle management and accelerate the proposal creation process.




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NextGen Wins SDM 2017 Systems Integrator of the Year

What happens when old friends and their former wrestling coach decide to go into business together? If you are NextGen Security, the result is organic growth from $0 to $33 million in just four years; an “out-of-the-box” business model that treats each customer as unique and a culture that feels more like a family than just a place to work.




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California bill aimed at exploring gender inequities in workers’ comp

Sacramento, CA — A California Senate committee recently approved legislation that calls for a study on gender-based monetary disparities in state workers’ compensation benefits.




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GAO calls for better interagency teamwork to improve safety for meat and poultry workers

Washington — Better outreach, collaboration and information sharing among federal agencies is needed to improve worker safety in the meat and poultry slaughter and processing industries, the Government Accountability Office concluded in a recently released report.




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Canadian safety agency spotlights hazards in craft brewing industry

Richmond, British Columbia — Responding to growth in the craft brewing and distilling industry, WorkSafeBC has released health and safety resources intended to help employers protect workers.




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Grating hazards on offshore platforms: Safety agency issues safety alert

Washington — In response to an “increase in incidents involving grating” on offshore energy platforms, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a safety alert.




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Mayday: Firefighter deaths spur advisory on portable radio emergency alert buttons

Washington — A new NIOSH safety advisory highlights the importance of training firefighters and dispatchers on the use of portable radio emergency alert buttons during mayday events.




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Combustible dust resource for emergency responders

A new resource from OSHA outlines safe procedures emergency responders should follow when facing potential combustible dust fires and explosion hazards.




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Resource offers best practices for oil-by-rail emergency response

Washington – A new document aims to help emergency responders safely respond to crude oil rail transportation incidents.




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New OSHA fact sheet addresses silica rule for general industry, maritime

Washington — OSHA has published a fact sheet intended to help employers comply with the agency’s standard on worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica (1926.1153) for general industry and maritime.




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OSHA launches webpage on radiation emergency preparedness and response

Washington — OSHA has created a webpage intended to educate workers about how to protect themselves in radiation-related situations ranging from a small, isolated spill in a laboratory to a potentially catastrophic release at a nuclear facility.




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Genetec Unifies Work Management for Physical Security Operations

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




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Genetec Simplifies Video Management in Low-Density Deployments

Genetec Inc. has launched Genetec Cloudlink 110, the latest addition to its line of cloud-managed security appliances.




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LifeSafety Power Adds Intelligence to Power Conversion Modules

The B150 step-down converter offers an additional voltage in a FlexPower system by converting a higher input voltage to a lower output.




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Fall 2021 regulatory agenda: OSHA considers revoking Arizona’s State Plan status

Washington — The Department of Labor’s regulatory agenda for Fall 2021, released Dec. 10, includes a proposed rule that – should OSHA decide to move forward on it – would revoke Arizona’s State Plan status.




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DOT goes ‘Back to Basics’ for drug and alcohol testing agents

Washington — The Department of Transportation has created “reminders” that highlight common issues service agents encounter during the drug and alcohol testing process.




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Giving emergency responders eyes on the ground

When emergency responders head out on a call, they may not be able to visualize the types of dangers they’re heading into. One mobile app aims to change that.




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Genetec Updates FICAM Certification & Expands Access Control Options for U.S. Federal Market

According to the announcement, the certification ensures that government entities can trust that Genetec software meets stringent federal security standards to ensure that only authorized individuals are provided access to sensitive data and facilities.




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Alarm Lock Debuts RMR-Generating Access Control System

Alarm Lock, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, introduced AirAccess, a unique access control system as a service (ACaaS) designed to help locksmiths, security dealers and integrators build business and RMR-generating accounts faster than ever, purposefully sized for small and medium-sized businesses.




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Arcules & Genea Integrate Cloud-Based Security Solutions for a Powerful SaaS Combination

Arcules, a provider of unified, intelligent video-surveillance-as-a-service solutions, announced the integration of its cloud-based video platform with the Genea access control platform.




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New Version of Genetec Sipelia Turns Mobile Phones Into Security Communication Devices

The Sipelia mobile Integration enhances an organization’s security team’s awareness by unifying incoming calls with the rest of their security system.





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Genetec Helps Organizations Move Seamlessly From Incident Response to Investigations

This integration enables users to move seamlessly from incident response to investigation from within a single interface.




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U.S. Agencies Issue Joint DDoS Attack Prevention Guide

DDoS attacks are a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic from multiple sources.




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CRG & Intrado Partner to Elevate Emergency Response & Enhance Situational Awareness

Critical Response Group (CRG) and Intrado, announced the integration of CRG within Intrado’s FirstNet certified Safety Shield application.




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Genetec Transforms Airport Operations at London Heathrow

The joint effort provides Heathrow with a unified view across large-scale airport operations to secure people and assets.




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Intellicene Symphia Enhances Emergency Services for Iowa County

Cass County, a rural area encompassing 565 square miles of primarily agricultural land, has faced recent challenges in providing timely emergency medical services (EMS) due to decreased volunteers and reduced manpower.




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acre Upgrades Surveillance Infrastructure for Law Enforcement Agency

The acre security team acknowledged that the client was already partnered with a renowned technology company, but their new requirements required the incorporation of another brand.




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Eagle Eye Establishes 911 Emergency Camera Sharing in First Michigan County

Telecommunicators generally rely on verbal information from 911 callers. Now, with Camera Sharing, the telecommunicator can also have “eyes on the scene” and, within seconds, gather an immense amount of information.




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Chimera Enhances Emergency Communication for UHS Hospital

Chimera Integrations recently completed a security upgrade at UHS Hospital in Binghamton.




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Motorola Solutions Connects Law Enforcement to Real-Time 911 Intelligence

According to the announcement, Motorola Solutions’ CommandCentral Aware unifies voice, video and data feeds from public safety, private enterprise and community-facing systems, leveraging AI to verify incident data and speed up response.




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Fall Protection Training Saves Lives: OSHA’s Requirements for General Industry

This white paper provides detailed fall protection guidance from J. J. Keller’s workplace safety experts, covering topics such as causes of falls, fall hazards that require training and more.




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Free White Paper: 'OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training: An Integral Part of Preventing Workplace Exposure'

This white paper contains detailed advice on this subject from J. J. Keller’s workplace safety experts, covering topics such as the meaning of bloodborne pathogens, applicability of the OSHA standard, required training elements, trainer qualifications and more.




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Calling all innovators: Safety agencies launch hearing-conservation technology contest

Washington – In an effort to encourage the development of technology to combat work-related hearing loss, OSHA, NIOSH, and the Mine Safety and Health Administration have partnered on a new competition.




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CDC: Lab workers must guard against unknown pathogens

Atlanta – Multiple cases of melioidosis – a bacterial infection that has potentially fatal consequences – reinforce the need for researchers in laboratories to follow proper safety procedures when working with unknown pathogens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.




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Federal agencies launch website on school safety and security

Washington — The Department of Education – together with the departments of Health and Human Services, Justice, and Homeland Security – has launched a new website it calls a “one-stop shop of resources” for K-12 teachers, administrators, parents and law enforcement to identify, prepare for, respond to and mitigate school safety threats.




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Latest OSHA agenda hints at update to hazcom standard

Washington – OSHA is considering another update to its Hazard Communication Standard, according to the Department of Labor’s latest semiannual regulatory agenda, released Nov. 21.




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OSHA panel talks agency’s ‘current activities’

Anaheim, CA – The status of OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program was in the spotlight during the “OSHA Current Activities” Technical Session on Monday at the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo.




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Beryllium standard moves to final rule stage on fall regulatory agenda

OSHA’s final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium is scheduled for publication in January, according to the Department of Labor’s fall regulatory agenda, released Nov. 17.




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OSHA to extend compliance date, change ancillary provisions in beryllium standard for general industry

Washington — OSHA will extend the compliance date for its beryllium standard for general industry and change certain ancillary provisions in the final rule, according to a settlement agreement between the agency and four petitioners.




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OSHA to extend compliance date for parts of general industry beryllium standard

Washington — OSHA has published a proposed rule intended to give the agency enough time to make alterations to its beryllium standard for general industry.




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Effective July 6: Changes to OSHA’s beryllium standard for general industry

Washington — OSHA’s “clarifying amendments” to its beryllium standard for general industry will go into effect July 6, the agency has announced.




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OSHA delays compliance date for parts of general industry beryllium standard

Washington — OSHA is extending to Dec. 12 the compliance date for certain ancillary provisions in its beryllium standard for general industry, the agency has announced.




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OSHA proposes changes to beryllium standard for general industry

Washington — OSHA has issued a proposed rule to amend certain parts of its beryllium standard for general industry in an effort “designed to clarify the standard, and to simplify or improve compliance.”




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OSHA revises beryllium standard for general industry

Washington — OSHA has finalized revisions to its beryllium standard for general industry. Announced July 13, the final rule includes changes to five definitions and the addition of one definition – beryllium sensitization.




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Lumeo Unveils AI Search & Analytics Using Generative AI Models

With the growth of video content across various industries, Lumeo said the ability to efficiently analyze and derive insights from this data is crucial.




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Genetec Launches New Collaborative Intelligence Feature for AutoVu Cloudrunner

Collaborative intelligence facilitates the sharing of ALPR data between partnered organizations such as local police departments, private businesses, and community groups.




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Genetec Helps Law Enforcement Securely Share Vehicle Data

The new evidence-sharing functionality will be included for all Cloudrunner customers, with no additional licensing required. Upon activation, subscribers will also receive six-month access to all Clearance functionalities.




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Board applauds EPA’s efforts to promote hydrogen fluoride safety

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board says it “appreciates” a recent Environmental Protection Agency initiative that emphasizes compliance at chemical facilities that use the toxic substance hydrogen fluoride.




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Shaykh al-Isl?m Ibn Taymiyyah and the Foundational Principles of the Kh?rijite Renegades (F): Lack of Genuine Knowledge-Based Piety




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On Female Genital Mutilation, Culture and Islam: A Refutation of Ayaan Hirsi Ali