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WHO issues first guidelines on protecting workers from nanomaterials

Geneva, Switzerland — The World Health Organization has released evidence-based guidelines intended to help protect workers from potential health hazards posed by manufactured nanomaterials.




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NIOSH publishes guidance on nanotechnology workplace design

Washington — NIOSH has released four guidance documents intended to “provide options” for employers to better protect workers exposed to nanomaterials.




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Label requirements for hazardous waste

What are the new Environmental Protection Agency labeling requirements for hazardous waste containers?




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OSHA a step closer to restoring injury and illness recordkeeping requirements

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.




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OSHA seeks to amend recordkeeping requirements for high-hazard industries

Washington — OSHA is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would revise its injury and illness recordkeeping regulation.




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States resolve lawsuit against OSHA after revision to recordkeeping rule

Washington — Six states are dropping their lawsuit against OSHA after the agency finalized changes to its revised rule on submitting annual injury and illness data.




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Plaintiff Fails in Bid to Nullify Automatic Sprinkler Requirement

A decision recently rendered in Illinois involved a requirement that a property be retrofitted with an automatic sprinkler system. The municipality had previously mandated that commercial buildings be retrofitted with the fire/life safety solutions. The ordinance excluded multiple residence dwellings from the retrofit sprinkler requirement.




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OSHA publishes fact sheet on safe baggage handling at cruise ship terminals

Washington – A recently released fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect longshore workers who handle baggage at cruise ship terminals.




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OSHA requesting comment on whistleblower anti-retaliation guidance

Washington – Stakeholders are encouraged to comment on a draft guidance document from OSHA intended to help employers develop a whistleblower protection program.




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Pye-Barker Acquires to Boost Full Code Compliance Services in the Midwest

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.




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PE Firm Apax Partners Acquires Altus Fire & Life Safety

Established in 1993 and based in New York, Altus provides a wide range of fire/life-safety services and solutions throughout the Northeast.




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Pye-Barker Acquires Phoenix Fire Systems, Now Operates in 41 States

“Phoenix Fire’s team knows their craft and their customers, and that’s a winning combination for a successful business,” expressed Pye-Barker CEO Bart Proctor.




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Pye-Barker Expands Tri-State Reach With Altronics Security Acquisition

Serving commercial customers throughout eastern Pennsylvania and the Tri-State area, Altronics will work with Pye-Barker's established fire protection and security teams in the region to provide localized service. 




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Midwest Alarm Services Acquires Safety Systems in Michigan

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.




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Guardian Alarm Expands in Midwest With SDG Acquisition

The SDG acquisition will serve to strengthen Guardian Alarm’s footprint in the market, enabling it to serve more households and businesses in the Columbus, Ohio, area. 




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Pye-Barker Acquires Peak Alarm, Adding 6 Locations in Western U.S.

Peak Alarm has six locations in Utah, Idaho and Colorado, and extends coverage throughout these states and into Wyoming, Oregon and Nevada.




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Cook & Boardman Acquires Mullins Building Products

Founded in 1964, Mullins is a traditional commercial door and hardware material supplier and installer, serving customers throughout Alabama.




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Pye-Barker Acquires Pasco Fire & Safety Equipment in Tampa Metro Area

Pasco has been a trusted name in central Florida since 1992, having earned the confidence of area businesses by providing reliable service and caring for customers with integrity, according to an announcement.




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Axon Completes Deal to Acquire Dedrone

Axon said the transaction will enable it to advance drone as first responder programs and safeguard against unauthorized threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems.




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Pye-Barker Purchases Louisiana Life-Safety Integrator DACSIS

DACSIS’s expertise in full fire code protection complements the offerings of Pye-Barker’s nearby commercial alarm and security teams.




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Allegion Acquires SOSS Door Hardware

A leading manufacturer of premium hinges and door hardware, SOSS primarily sells its solutions in North American non-residential markets. 




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Simpro Group Acquires BigChange to Enhance Global Field Service Management Solutions

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




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An Inside Glimpse of the Acquisitions Process

The 2022 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year shows how to do acquisitions successfully 




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Autocall Foundation Series Offers Fire Detection Solution for Small Buildings

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.




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Teachable concepts for heavy equipment operators

How can I teach complex concepts, such as center of mass and physics, that are required to instruct operators on the use of heavy equipment?




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Zenitel Releases Cybersecurity Hardening Guide

Everything online in the industry, from white papers to webinars.




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Biden Signs Law Requiring Federal Prisons to Fix Security Camera Systems

The Prison Camera Reform Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to evaluate and enhance security camera, radio and public address systems at its 122 facilities.




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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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ONVIF Announces 30,000+ Products Meet Interoperability Requirements

This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018.




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The Secure, Green Building Has Arrived

For convenience, cost and efficiency, building managers are looking for a single point of control for all systems that make up the security and building automation functions. The secure, “green” building has arrived.




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‘Embedding sun safety’: Guide aimed at protecting outdoor workers

Toronto — Involving sun-exposed workers in daily job planning and decision-making about personal protective equipment can aid the implementation of a workplace sun safety program, researchers say.




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Self-extinguishing coverall

The FrogWear Premium Self- Extinguishing Coverall with Hood is designed for workers who need a secondary protective layer over their primary flame-resistant garments.




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PVC rain suit

This three-piece yellow PVC rain suit includes a jacket, a detachable hood and elastic waist pants. It features snap enclosures at the ankles and wrists.




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IP Camera Hacking & Lawsuits

Dave Engebretson explains the importance of purchasing quality, trustworthy DIY doorbells and IP devices.




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How POE+ Switch Can Make Outdoor Cameras Easy & Quick to Install

One of the realities of living in rural Michigan is that AC power outages happen — and you best be prepared for the potential consequences. 




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Mastering the Ask: Building a Referral Powerhouse for Your Security Business

Understanding how to foster genuine relationships and create trust with your clientele can lead to generating organic referrals and transform your business into a referral machine.




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Monitoring Center Execs Share Strategies for Building Dynamic Teams

Top central station executives illuminate the art of recruiting, onboarding and retaining exceptional talent. Plus, they share their views on remote work policies.




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TMA’s Ultimate Guide to Operator Best Practices

The Monitoring Association aims to establish standardized guidelines essential for enhancing reliability, reducing false alarms and optimizing response times in the rapidly evolving field of video monitoring.




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New OSHA PSM guide focuses on petroleum refineries

Washington – OSHA has published a guide intended to help oil refineries comply with the agency’s Process Safety Management Standard (1910.119).




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CSB issues recommendations after Louisiana refinery fire investigation

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board released a set of recommendations Sept. 18 after its investigation into last year’s ExxonMobil refinery fire, which severely burned four workers in Baton Rouge, LA.




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CSB releases new video on Louisiana refinery fire, includes safety recommendations

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board has released a video on last year’s ExxonMobil refinery fire, which severely burned four workers in Baton Rouge, LA.




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Annual report details offshore drilling equipment failures, calls for data sharing

Washington — Offshore drilling rig operators in the Gulf of Mexico reported 1,129 blowout preventer equipment component failures in 2017, according to the latest annual report from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s SafeOCS reporting system.




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COVID-19 pandemic: OSHA releases guidelines for oil and gas industry

Washington — OSHA has published COVID-19-related guidance intended to help employers in the oil and gas industry reduce exposure among workers, including personnel in the subindustries and those whose tasks “make up the broader oil and gas industrial sector.”




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Legislation would extend rest requirements to cargo pilots

Washington – Cargo pilots would receive the same legal protections against fatigued flying as passenger aircraft pilots under legislation recently introduced in the Senate.




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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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FAA revises guidance for safely taxiing, towing aircraft

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has published new guidance aimed at keeping airport workers safe as airplanes are taxied and towed.




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COVID-19 pandemic: CDC develops guidance for airline, airport and transit workers

Atlanta — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a series of fact sheets for airport, airline and transit employers to help protect their workers from exposure to COVID-19.




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GHS video, quiz and Powerpoint from the Maine Department of Labor

The Maine Department of Labor is offering free GHS training materials.




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Work zone awareness quiz, tips and driving simulator from New York DOT

The New York State Department of Transportation's website offers work zone awareness training tools.