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Network Health Monitoring: Opportunities & Challenges

Keeping video surveillance systems up and running can be challenging — in large part because not everything needed to keep the camera functioning properly is under the control of the security integrator.




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Facing Challenges Head-On

Maybe it’s the Annapolitan in me, but when I looked through all the comments from this year’s SDM 100 (link to article) companies detailing the challenges they had faced in 2021 — and predict to continue facing in 2022 — my mind went immediately to an image of rough seas.




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BSEE continues to ‘fulfill its mission’ despite challenges of COVID-19 pandemic: DOI OIG

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has “continued to fulfill its mission” during the COVID-19 pandemic by performing safety and environmental inspections for offshore oil and gas operations, the Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General concludes in a report issued Sept. 21.




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FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban Sparks Legal Challenge, Economic Concerns

The FTC's new rule has triggered a lawsuit from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, raising concerns about legal costs and economic impact on businesses.




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NFPA challenges firefighters, EMTs to take safety and health quiz

Quincy, MA – To mark International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week (June 14-20), the National Fire Protection Association has created an interactive quiz for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other fire service workers.




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Women in safety face six common career challenges, researcher says

Bowling Green, KY — Leadership training and organizational support may help bolster the well-being and careers of women in safety leadership positions, according to a researcher from Western Kentucky University.




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Most cancer patients want to work, but face challenges: study

New York – A new survey from the nonprofit organization Cancer and Careers has found that nearly 75 percent of cancer patients and survivors want to work but must contend with challenges, such as fatigue, that can affect their performance.




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Underreporting of injuries among greatest management challenges for OSHA, MSHA: report

Washington — Incomplete initiatives aimed at improving employer reporting of injuries are among the top management and performance challenges facing OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration, according to a Department of Labor Office of Inspector General report released in November.




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Oil and gas companies challenge EPA’s revised draft risk evaluation for perchloroethylene

Washington — Concerned about what it views as an agency oversight related to petroleum refining, the American Petroleum Institute is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to reassess a draft revised final risk evaluation that states perchloroethylene – as a whole chemical substance – poses “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions.




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Top Security Challenge — Talent!

When asked about their biggest challenge in the coming year, security integrators and manufacturers alike often say the same thing: attracting workers.




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3 Top SDM 100 Companies Talk Challenges, Successes

Each of these companies not only improved their 2021 RMR by double digit percentage points over 2020, but also moved several spots up on the SDM 100 ranking as a result. 




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Confronting Cybersecurity Challenges Head-On

As digital threats loom large, manufacturers and security integrators are uniting to fortify the defenses of physical security systems. Discover how these industry players are navigating varied complexities and helping safeguard end users in the evolving realm of cybersecurity.




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2000 :: Same Story; New Challenges; Looming Threats

Dealers and installers of electronic security systems say 1999 was a repeat of the previous year, and that this year they face challenges most related to the economy, home building




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Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: NIOSH announces Phase 1 winners

Washington — NIOSH has selected 20 winning entries for the initial phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.




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Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: NIOSH names Phase 2 winners

Washington — NIOSH has chosen nine winners for the second phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.




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Big Ambitions. Complex Data. Limited Visibility. How North American Health & Safety and ESG Professionals Are Dealing with Today’s Evolving Challenge

Download a recently published research report from Intelex showing that reporting data (and accurate data) is the top challenge of EHS professionals in North America.




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Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: NIOSH crowns final winners

Washington — NIOSH has announced winners of the third and final phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.




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Challenges persist for LGBTQIA+ workers, survey shows

Atlanta — Although a majority of LGBTQIA+ workers say they have strong support from allies on the job, more than half still report discrimination and prejudice, which can make them feel unsafe, results of a recent survey show.




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NSC crowns winner of Safety Innovation Challenge

Orlando, FL — HeroWear and its exoskeleton suit were voted the winner of the National Safety Council’s third annual Safety Innovation Challenge.




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Annual DOL OIG report points out challenges and outlines recommendations for OSHA

Washington — OSHA “continues to be hampered” by the lack of a permanent standard on infectious diseases and “needs to address worksite violence,” a new report states.




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Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: NIOSH offering $350K in prize money

Washington — Do you have an idea for improving fit testing of respirators? NIOSH is offering $350,000 in total prize money as part of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.




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Both workers and CEOs face mental health challenges: survey

Denver — Half of workers have experienced a mental health issue in the past year, results of a recent survey show.




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Rising to the Challenge of Organic Baking

“The prices for all ingredients can be very high,” affirms Andrea Bayne, owner and head baker of BoriMami Bakery in Melbourne, Florida. “Demand for organic products exceeds supply, which can cause price increases and make consistent sourcing an issue.”




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The Food Industry Increases Strategic Investments While Tackling Financial Challenges

The 75th annual report surveyed food retailers’ and suppliers’ 2023 developments and expectations for the year ahead, finding that while the industry made key strides in addressing longstanding labor and transportation capacity issues, inflation and other financial hurdles caused industry profit margins to fall to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.




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Tech Update: Automated storage and retrieval systems offer challenges, benefits and new technology

With a market that is expected to reach $10.3 billion by 2027, food and beverage companies need to know the benefits and challenges of implementing AS/RS.




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Submissions Open for Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge

The challenge is hosted by IFT and funded and initiated by the Seeding The Future Foundation. In its first three years, it has attracted over 2,400 submissions from teams of scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams across non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions as well as small and emerging for-profit enterprises.




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Overcoming ESD-Control Flooring Challenges: A Comprehensive Guide to ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021

Discover the essential elements of electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring and gain insights into achieving optimal ESD protection and mitigation. In this article, we debunk common misconceptions, explore the significance of resistance levels, and shed light on the latest material advancements that address industry challenges.




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Revealing Metal Detection Challenges for Dairy Applications

Changing characteristics, product and orientation effect can disrupt product signals and affect detection sensitivity if not addressed. However, digital technologies and machine learning are pushing the innovation boundaries and streamlining inspection processes.




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Changes big and small create challenges for food and beverage manufacturers

After the mad dash to end one year, January seems like a chance to get your feet back under you as you start the next.




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The Galapagos Postman Challenge - Putting 25 years of frequent flying to the test

*The Galapagos Postman Challenge - Using 25 years of frequent flying experience to complete an epic global travel challenge in 2024/25* In March 2024, I collected 50 letters from the ancient postbox on Isla Floreana in the Galapagos Islands –...




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Nestlé Health Science Announces Startup Challenge Winners

The winners will receive mentorship, strategy guidance and technical support along with a one-year membership on the Friedman School's Food & Nutrition Innovation Council.




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Use Automation to Attract, Challenge and Keep Skilled Workers

AI, machine learning and robotics not only improve product flow, but also can attract young talent that’s grown up with computers and easily adapts to new technologies.




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Supply chain challenges aren't going away

Annual survey shows what's top of mind for processors.




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CARE Executive Director Bob Peoples Discusses Recycling Challenges and California's AB 863 Bill

Bob Peoples, executive director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), attended The Flooring Sustainability Summit where he spoke on carpet recycling. Here, he talks more in-depth about the Summit, the history of CARE, and the AB-863 California carpet recycling bill.  




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Re-examining ethical challenges of using ethnography to understand decision-making in family caregiving networks of children with feeding tubes.

Children's Geographies; 01/13/2022
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Children's spaces in coastal cities: challenges to conventional urban understandings and prospects for child-friendly blue urbanism.

Children's Geographies; 10/01/2022
(AN 159948780); ISSN: 14733285
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The challenges and affordances of online participatory workshops in the context of young people's everyday climate crisis activism: insights from facilitators.

Children's Geographies; 02/01/2023
(AN 163249013); ISSN: 14733285
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'I'm going to call my friend to join us': connections and challenges in online video interviews with children during COVID-19.

Children's Geographies; 02/01/2024
(AN 175911764); ISSN: 14733285
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Child-Friendly Cities and Communities: opportunities and challenges.

Children's Geographies; 10/01/2024
(AN 180134751); ISSN: 14733285
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To scope or not to scope? The benefits and challenges of integrating scoping studies in rapid qualitative research and evaluation

Publication date: February 2025 Source: Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 108 Author(s): Syka Iqbal, Macarena Chepo, Marc Hébert, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros Read the full article ›

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Using Legitimation Code Theory to explore knowledge building in English medium higher education teaching: methodological challenges and innovations

Volume 29, Issue 7, October 2024. Read the full article ›

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Despite Progress Of LGBT Rights In U.S., Challenges Remain Abroad

Around the world, it can still be very hard to live as an openly gay man. Host Michel Martin learns more from two LGBT activists: Jamaican Maurice Tomlinson and Nigerian Bisi Alimi.




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Before Final Sign Off, Michel Martin Challenges Listeners To 'Tell Me More'

The host shares some final thoughts before the close of the show.




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The Bookshelf: Author Alex Myers Challenges Gender Norms in New Novel

Novelist Alex Myers came out as transgender in the mid-90s, when society's understanding of what it means to be transgender was less clear than it is today.




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Human Challenges His Cat to Jump Into a High Cabinet With Increasingly Smaller Openings

The human belonging to a cat named Ruka, set up a jump challenge for his feline, who loves to sleep in a high cabinet in their apartment.




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Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help

Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part.




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Candace Cameron Bure challenges followers to 'vote like Jesus'

“Full House” alum Candace Cameron Bure has encouraged her followers to “vote like Jesus” on Election Day as the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris nears the finish line.