Austin, TX — The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has produced a series of educational videos intended to simplify the subject of workers’ comp for employees.

Solopol GFX heavy-duty foam hand cleanser with grit quickly removes medium to heavy-duty contamination such as oil, grease and grime from hands without leaving them dry, rough or cracked.

The Anti-Vibration Series now features six updated ProFlex models and one new model made with an innovative technology for workers exposed to vibrating tools and equipment.

Washington – April is National Workplace Violence Prevention Month, and OSHA hopes to raise awareness by releasing updated guidance for health care and social service workers.

Washington — A new fact sheet from OSHA seeks to help shipyard employers evaluate their fire and rescue services.

The Dräger Pac Series is composed of fast, accurate and easy-to-use personal single-gas detectors.

The RS360 workplace safety portfolio has been expanded with a new Remote Safeguarding Assessment Service designed for customers with less complex machine safeguarding requirements that need to be evaluated for CFR OSHA 1910, ANSI B11 series standards and NFPA 79/70E compliance.

Users of the iNet Now platform can enhance it by using real-time response center monitoring for gas exposures and panic or man-down alarms with a 24/7 monitoring service.

The GasLab industrial gas detection safety series is designed to ensure workers stay safe when near toxic and hazardous gases, as well as in explosive environments such as Zones 1 and 2.

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, offers the Wiser™ Energy Management System, a demand management solution for utilities and consumers that allows homeowners to reduce or shift energy use during peak times and improves grid efficiency.

Alarm.com, Vienna, Va., a provider of interactive security and connected home services, announced its new Energy Monitoring solution that provides consumers with a view of their whole home and individual device energy usage, fully integrated through the Alarm.com website and mobile apps with their security, video and home automation services.

Alarm.com, Vienna, Va., a provider of interactive security and connected home services, announced key enhancements to its Geo-Services offering, including location-based thermostat automation and video recording options.

Washington — OSHA’s proposed standard on protecting workers from excessive heat is undergoing a final review, according to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs website.

East Lansing, MI – Do you find shopping therapeutic after a tense day at work? It may be rooted to your occupation. Service workers who are verbally abused by customers are more likely to indulge in stress-related shopping sprees, according to a recent study from Michigan State University.

Washington – Although tobacco use continues to decrease among working adults overall, a significant number of workers in the construction, mining, and transportation and warehousing industries still use some form of tobacco product, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidance intended to help employers in the retail and service industries protect workers from violence that may occur when they ask customers or co-workers to comply with store policies aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Tampa, FL — COVID-19 mortality rates among adults with lower levels of education who worked in the labor, service and retail industries were nearly five times higher than other groups in 2020, results of a new study by the University of South Florida show.

DMP has released its XT30 and XT50 alarm panels that are approved FirstNet Ready. 

For a long time in the physical security industry, there were two camps: the alarm company — based on RMR, and the integrator — based on large onsite systems.

This new service includes tunneling and full network management for cameras, NVRs, alarm panels and other devices with built-in cyber security site isolation and automated AI VPN credentialing.

Washington — A proposed rule that would restore two parts of OSHA’s injury and illness recordkeeping regulations is under review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

Kansas-based Safety Plus First Aid & Safety helps businesses protect their employees and customers with first-aid kits, AEDs, CPR kits and other safety equipment needed in case of a workplace injury or emergency.

Safety Systems was founded almost 60 years ago by Dale Decker, who built the company on a foundation of quality, service and commitment to the local community.

New forms of business opportunity have emerged this past year as many organizations come to terms with a post-pandemic era that involves more remote work, heightened concerns about cybersecurity, and tighter budgets across the board.

3xLOGIC, a provider of integrated and intelligent security and business solutions, will debut its recently launched edge based deep learning analytics cameras at ISC West 2024, Booth #23059.

Simpro Group’s acquisition of BigChange enhances its field service management capabilities, offering comprehensive solutions for diverse customer needs globally.

The flip side of the cybersecurity problem is the opportunity to offer cyber-related services.  

Led by a majority investment from Abry Partners, the new platform combines Assurant Fire Protection, Complete Fire Pump Service and Xtreme Fire Protection. 

The Foundation Series is a complete, off-the-shelf fire detection solution featuring addressable and non-addressable models, and a full range of Autocall devices.

Kidde said the new series will be constantly updated to improve the user experience. The series features pluggable connectors on modules and call points, a quick removable door and quick removable chassis.

Many are intrigued with some of the changes that have been introduced and adopted toward consistent services through the COVID-19 pandemic — everything from changes to business logistics to actually augmenting UL standards to accommodate work-from-home (WFH) staffing.

As computer and network technology continues to burrow into the devices we depend on for daily connectivity, there is a clear and present danger for all connected devices

The service reduces processing time from minutes to seconds, leading to faster responses to emergencies and positive outcomes. 

Your company’s ability to meet market demand depends on its access to skilled labor in the field. That is a current challenge with low unemployment and ongoing skilled labor shortages. 

Washington — Citing a growing trend of people pointing lasers at airplanes, the Federal Aviation Administration is calling for product labels warning consumers that the safety of flight crews and passengers is being put at risk.

Washington — Reports of people pointing lasers at aircraft – a federal crime – have reached an all-time high, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Orlando, FL — The National Safety Council awarded six safety professionals with its highest honor Monday during the Opening Session of the 2024 Safety Congress & Expo.

The Reinforcer Wedge Work Boot is a fashionable yet durable all-day work boot designed specifically for brick and stone masons, concrete finishers, steel workers, and plumbers.

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.

Washington — More than 5,300 U.S. Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail last year, the agency has announced.

Winston-Salem, NC – Baserunning injuries in professional baseball occur most frequently during tag plays at home plate, concludes a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

New York — The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has launched a wellness program for its members after a survey found that music creators are two to three times more likely than the general public to experience feelings of loneliness, disappointment and being ignored.

Xcelerate provides services on an outsourced, or fractional, basis. Fractional sales leadership offers a cost-effective solution, allowing security companies to affordably access experienced sales executives with a proven track record of success.

AMAG Technology Financial Services offers customized, flexible leasing solutions via a partnership with Vantage Financial.

Vivint has had a disputed ride to its place as the No. 4 company in the industry on the SDM 100, but its bold “first adopter” attitude of new technologies is helping make security a “Best Buy” and opening new growth — and that needs to be recognized.

The Single Man Folding Basket for service cranes provides fall arrest and fall protection while helping eliminate the need for ladders or climbing on equipment.

Foothold is a water-based cleaner and degreaser formulated to help prevent slips and falls in wet, greasy and oily areas. It lifts and suspends heavy soils, brine, fat, and blood from walls, equipment and flooring materials such as rubber, metal and epoxies.

Maywood, IL — Chest muscle tears caused by weightlifting were treated at an “alarming frequency” in 2013 and 2014 at one armed forces hospital overseas, according to a recent study conducted by military surgeons.

Washington — A new approach to assisting military personnel who have mental health concerns “helps people get the specific care they need in a timely manner,” a military health care provider says.

Grain Valley, MO — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has sent a petition to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration seeking to alter current hours-of-service regulations, the association announced Feb. 14.