ring Immix Introduces AI-Driven Solution for Monitoring Center AutoPatrol By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400 In the event that an anomaly is detected, the AutoPatrol and video analysis will be raised to a human operator to determine the next action to be taken. Full Article
ring USIS Launches Insight, a Security & A/V Systems Remote Monitoring Solution By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:15:17 -0400 Insight capabilities include real-time alerts, customizable reporting, generative AI support and proactive recommendation features, and seamless access to USIS service desk and onsite service for remedy escalation and resolution. Full Article
ring GardaWorld to Acquire Stealth Monitoring in Bid to Lead AI-Driven Video Security By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:00:20 -0400 Building on the foundation of the company’s ECAMSECURE platform, the acquisition of Stealth Monitoring will establish a global leader in AI-enabled remote video monitoring solutions, according to an announcement. Full Article
ring CSaaS, AI & the Cloud: A Look at Modern Monitoring By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Wholesale Monitoring executives give an overview of the modern central station landscape. Full Article
ring Eagle Eye Establishes 911 Emergency Camera Sharing in First Michigan County By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ring Preparing for the Unthinkable: Essential Strategies for Managing Workplace Fatalities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 This Avetta white paper provides information on how to react after a worker fatality, including immediate next steps for the employer, support for the family, workplace considerations and insurance. Full Article
ring How Businesses Keep Workers Safe During Natural Disasters By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Because natural disasters can result in significant loss of life and property, it’s incumbent not only on individuals and homeowners to prepare to respond, but also on businesses to have response plans in place. Full Article
ring Bringing Safety and Compliance to Workers in Multiple Locations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 How does a major automotive group with 75 locations in nine states ensure that thousands of technicians are wearing top-quality safety footwear that meets all job requirements? Get the case study. Full Article
ring Managing Subcontractor Risks: Ensuring Compliance & Mitigating Disruptions in Complex Supply Chains By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:00:48 -0400 Managing the tangled network of contractors and subcontractors with whom your business partners is a complex, time-consuming challenge. Full Article
ring Study finds French horn players in danger of hearing loss By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Sydney – Professional French horn players are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss, yet often do not use hearing protection, concludes a new study from the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland. Full Article
ring Hearing loss associated with injury risk for workers: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Quebec – Workers with noise-induced hearing loss may be at higher risk of injury in the workplace, according to a new Canadian study from the Institut National de Santé Publique. Full Article
ring Professional musicians face higher risk of hearing loss: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 05 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Professional musicians have a 4 times greater risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss than the general public, according to a new study conducted by researchers in Germany. Full Article
ring ‘Buy Quiet’ initiative aims to prevent worker hearing loss By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – NIOSH has released new web resources to highlight a program that encourages organizations to buy or rent quieter machinery and tools to help comply with OSHA noise regulations and reduce work-related noise-induced hearing loss. Full Article
ring NIOSH study examines workplace hearing loss trends over 30 years By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The risk of work-induced hearing loss http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ohl/ may be declining, but efforts are still needed in industries such as mining, construction and health care, according to a new NIOSH study. Full Article
ring NIOSH provides hearing protection tips for musicians By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Cincinnati – NIOSH has released guidance to help protect the hearing of musicians and others in the music industry. Full Article
ring NIOSH study shows prevalence of work-related hearing loss, tinnitus By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – Increased awareness and targeted interventions may help protect workers from experiencing hearing loss and/or tinnitus, according to a recent study from NIOSH. Full Article
ring Mining, manufacturing have highest prevalence of worker hearing loss, study shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – More than one out of eight workers exposed to on-the-job noise suffer from some form of hearing impairment, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Article
ring Calling all innovators: Safety agencies launch hearing-conservation technology contest By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ring Study links changes in the brain to age-related hearing loss By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Bethesda, MD – Declining speech-processing abilities in the brain may contribute to hearing loss in older adults, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of Maryland. Full Article
ring Listen up: OSHA announces hearing-protection technology contest winners By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – Four inventors have been recognized by OSHA, NIOSH, and the Mine Safety and Health Administration for their innovations in developing technology intended to combat work-related hearing loss. Full Article
ring Hearing loss higher than expected in some health care and social assistance subsectors: NIOSH By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0400 Washington — Workers in certain subsectors of the health care and social assistance industry experience hearing loss at a rate higher than expected “for an industry that has had assumed ‘low-exposure’ to noise,” according to a recent study from NIOSH. Full Article
ring Researchers find elevated risk of hearing loss in certain agriculture, forestry and fishing subsectors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Although work-related hearing loss in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector is lower overall than most other industries, three specific subsectors “would benefit from continued hearing conservation efforts,” according to researchers from NIOSH. Full Article
ring Exposure to certain chemicals may cause hearing loss, OSHA warns By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Ototoxicants – chemicals that can cause hearing loss and balance issues when inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin – are found in certain pesticides, solvents and medications, and the risk of their adverse effects increases when workers are exposed to elevated noise levels, OSHA cautions in a Safety and Health Information Bulletin published March 8. Full Article
ring Older construction workers at increased risk for hearing loss: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Silver Spring, MD — More than half of former construction workers have experienced hearing loss, and certain factors can exacerbate the condition, according to a recent study by the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR). Full Article
ring Hearing loss on the rise among Canadian oil and gas workers: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Richmond, British Columbia — More Canadian oil and gas workers in the drilling sector are showing signs of job-related hearing loss, according to a recent study from WorkSafeBC. Full Article
ring Study links occupational hearing loss to faster aging of auditory system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Montreal — Noise exposure in the workplace can accelerate presbycusis – the normal loss of hearing as a result of aging – according to a literature review conducted by researchers at the Canadian scientific research organization IRSST. Full Article
ring Study finds elevated prevalence, risk of hearing loss in many service industry subsectors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — “Large numbers” of workers in the service industry “have an elevated risk of hearing loss and need immediate hearing conservation efforts,” NIOSH researchers say in a recent study. Full Article
ring Use of hearing protection iffy among noise-exposed workers: NIOSH By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — More than half of workers who are exposed to hazardous noise on the job don’t consistently use hearing protection, results of a recent NIOSH study show. Full Article
ring CSB issues guidance on safety during science demonstrations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – Three recent incidents that left both children and adults with burn injuries have prompted the Chemical Safety Board to issue a safety bulletin on educational science demonstrations that use flammable chemicals. Full Article
ring Working during vacation time keeps you exhausted, study of teachers shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 London — Although spending time on work-related activities while on vacation can help reduce your anxiety levels when returning to the job, it also impairs recovery from work exhaustion, results of a recent study out of England suggest. Full Article
ring OSHA reschedules beryllium hearing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – OSHA has rescheduled an informal public hearing intended to gather more input on the agency’s proposed rule on beryllium. Full Article
ring RAD Announces Analytic Featuring Improved Firearm Detection Speed & Accuracy By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2024 17:00:00 -0400 Pricing details will be made available to RAD’s dealer channel and clients upon request. Full Article
ring Huffmaster Partners With Elite Fire Safety for Remote Camera Monitoring By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:36:46 -0400 As part of the collaboration, Huffmaster will deploy Elite Fire Safety’s new Remote Tactical Surveillance Units (RTSUs) across the United States. Full Article
ring Successful Video Monitoring Practices: From Customer to CS and Back By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:15:25 -0400 In remote video monitoring, best practices at the customer premises lead to successful outcomes at the central station. Full Article
ring Exploring the Cloud Advantage for Small Business Surveillance By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 A panel of industry insiders discuss how cloud-based video surveillance systems provide cost efficiency, scalability and enhanced operational benefits for small businesses. Full Article
ring FACE Report: Truck driver fatally struck during flatbed trailer unloading By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 A 53-year-old truck driver was struck and killed when fence pipes fell from a flatbed trailer during unloading at a fence sales company. Full Article
ring FACE Report: Worker falls from boom lift during tree trimming By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 A 55-year-old boom lift operator died after he fell from the basket of an elevated lift. Full Article
ring FACE Report: Land clearing and forest product company owner overcome by carbon monoxide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The 54-year-old owner of a land clearing and forest product company was overcome by carbon monoxide as he was checking on a wood chip-powered boiler system. Full Article
ring FACE Report: Manufacturing laborer falls from elevated pallet By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 A 62-year-old man was employed by a company that specializes in the manufacture of additives to enhance the performance and durability of concrete. On the day of the incident, the laborer was tasked with the production of a viscosity modifier additive. Full Article
ring Guide aims to help prevent silica exposure during asphalt operations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A new NIOSH document outlines best practices for minimizing the risk of crystalline silica exposure during asphalt pavement milling. Full Article
ring Cal/OSHA to employers: Prepare to protect workers during hot weather By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Oakland, CA – With warm weather approaching, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is urging employers of outdoor workers to begin preparing for hot temperatures. Full Article
ring Soldiers at high risk of heat injury during non-combat operations: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Fort Lauderdale, FL – More than 9 out of 10 heat-related injuries among military service members stem from non-combat operations, according to researchers from the Department of Defense Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute. Full Article
ring The sounds of summer can lead to ‘hidden’ hearing loss, expert warns By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Muncie, IN — Concerts, fireworks, auto races, road construction and mowing the lawn are all summertime happenings that can cause permanent hearing damage, cautions Ball State University audiologist Lynn Bielski. Full Article
ring Keep workers safe during hazardous heat By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:06:00 -0400 Seven facts about on-the-job heat exposure Full Article
ring Hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 What are Personal Attenuation Ratings and can they be used in lieu of annual audiograms? Full Article
ring Hearing protection for arc flash hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 What hearing protection is most appropriate for arc flash hazard areas? Full Article
ring Situational hearing awareness at work By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Can you tell me more about hearing protection products that help provide situational awareness at work? Full Article
ring Preserving hearing health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 My earmuffs are too bulky. What other types of hearing protection can I use? Are there other ways I can preserve my hearing? Full Article
ring Solving hearing protection problems By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 What is “acoustical confusion,” and what are some solutions to this problem? Full Article
ring Fit checking hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 How does fit checking minimize the risk of hearing loss claims and help workers properly use hearing protection products? Full Article