ring

Immix Introduces AI-Driven Solution for Monitoring Center AutoPatrol

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.




ring

USIS Launches Insight, a Security & A/V Systems Remote Monitoring Solution

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.




ring

GardaWorld to Acquire Stealth Monitoring in Bid to Lead AI-Driven Video Security

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.




ring

CSaaS, AI & the Cloud: A Look at Modern Monitoring

Wholesale Monitoring executives give an overview of the modern central station landscape.




ring

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.




ring

Preparing for the Unthinkable: Essential Strategies for Managing Workplace Fatalities

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.




ring

How Businesses Keep Workers Safe During Natural Disasters

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.




ring

Bringing Safety and Compliance to Workers in Multiple Locations

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.




ring

Managing Subcontractor Risks: Ensuring Compliance & Mitigating Disruptions in Complex Supply Chains

Managing the tangled network of contractors and subcontractors with whom your business partners is a complex, time-consuming challenge.




ring

Study finds French horn players in danger of hearing loss

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.




ring

Hearing loss associated with injury risk for workers: study

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.




ring

Professional musicians face higher risk of hearing loss: study

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.




ring

‘Buy Quiet’ initiative aims to prevent worker hearing loss

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.




ring

NIOSH study examines workplace hearing loss trends over 30 years

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.




ring

NIOSH provides hearing protection tips for musicians

Cincinnati – NIOSH has released guidance to help protect the hearing of musicians and others in the music industry.




ring

NIOSH study shows prevalence of work-related hearing loss, tinnitus

Washington – Increased awareness and targeted interventions may help protect workers from experiencing hearing loss and/or tinnitus, according to a recent study from NIOSH.




ring

Mining, manufacturing have highest prevalence of worker hearing loss, study shows

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.




ring

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.




ring

Study links changes in the brain to age-related hearing loss

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.




ring

Listen up: OSHA announces hearing-protection technology contest winners

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.




ring

Hearing loss higher than expected in some health care and social assistance subsectors: NIOSH

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.




ring

Researchers find elevated risk of hearing loss in certain agriculture, forestry and fishing subsectors

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.




ring

Exposure to certain chemicals may cause hearing loss, OSHA warns

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.




ring

Older construction workers at increased risk for hearing loss: study

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).




ring

Hearing loss on the rise among Canadian oil and gas workers: study

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.




ring

Study links occupational hearing loss to faster aging of auditory system

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.




ring

Study finds elevated prevalence, risk of hearing loss in many service industry subsectors

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.




ring

Use of hearing protection iffy among noise-exposed workers: NIOSH

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.




ring

CSB issues guidance on safety during science demonstrations

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.




ring

Working during vacation time keeps you exhausted, study of teachers shows

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.




ring

OSHA reschedules beryllium hearing

Washington – OSHA has rescheduled an informal public hearing intended to gather more input on the agency’s proposed rule on beryllium.




ring

RAD Announces Analytic Featuring Improved Firearm Detection Speed & Accuracy

Pricing details will be made available to RAD’s dealer channel and clients upon request.




ring

Huffmaster Partners With Elite Fire Safety for Remote Camera Monitoring

As part of the collaboration, Huffmaster will deploy Elite Fire Safety’s new  Remote Tactical Surveillance Units (RTSUs) across the United States. 




ring

Successful Video Monitoring Practices: From Customer to CS and Back

In remote video monitoring, best practices at the customer premises lead to successful outcomes at the central station.




ring

Exploring the Cloud Advantage for Small Business Surveillance

A panel of industry insiders discuss how cloud-based video surveillance systems provide cost efficiency, scalability and enhanced operational benefits for small businesses.




ring

FACE Report: Truck driver fatally struck during flatbed trailer unloading

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.




ring

FACE Report: Worker falls from boom lift during tree trimming

A 55-year-old boom lift operator died after he fell from the basket of an elevated lift.




ring

FACE Report: Land clearing and forest product company owner overcome by carbon monoxide

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.




ring

FACE Report: Manufacturing laborer falls from elevated pallet

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.




ring

Guide aims to help prevent silica exposure during asphalt operations

Washington – A new NIOSH document outlines best practices for minimizing the risk of crystalline silica exposure during asphalt pavement milling.




ring

Cal/OSHA to employers: Prepare to protect workers during hot weather

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.




ring

Soldiers at high risk of heat injury during non-combat operations: study

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.




ring

The sounds of summer can lead to ‘hidden’ hearing loss, expert warns

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.




ring

Keep workers safe during hazardous heat

Seven facts about on-the-job heat exposure




ring

Hearing protection

What are Personal Attenuation Ratings and can they be used in lieu of annual audiograms?




ring

Hearing protection for arc flash hazards

What hearing protection is most appropriate for arc flash hazard areas?




ring

Situational hearing awareness at work

Can you tell me more about hearing protection products that help provide situational awareness at work?




ring

Preserving hearing health

My earmuffs are too bulky. What other types of hearing protection can I use? Are there other ways I can preserve my hearing?




ring

Solving hearing protection problems

What is “acoustical confusion,” and what are some solutions to this problem?




ring

Fit checking hearing protection

How does fit checking minimize the risk of hearing loss claims and help workers properly use hearing protection products?