pp UL 827A Opens Up Cloud Service Opportunities By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
pp Z-Wave Alliance Announces Support & Compliance for U.S. Cyber Trust Mark By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2024 14:30:00 -0400 Z-Wave said certification is paramount when it comes to the future of connected IoT devices. Full Article
pp Extra-small work apparel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 The Iron Eagle apparel line now has extra-small-sized jackets and overalls. Full Article
pp Women’s PPE By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The SAFEGEAR PPE line in women’s sizing includes hi-visibility apparel and gloves. The line includes insulated, work and grip gloves, as well as a T-shirt with or without pockets, safety vest, zipper sweatshirt, and a fleece-linked parka jacket. Full Article
pp The Finesse of Fiber Optic Strippers By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:45:00 -0500 Learning the proper way to strip fiber optic cable will help jobs go more smoothly. Full Article
pp Disposable supplied-air respirator hoods By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 This line of fully disposable supplied-air respirator hoods (Shown: The Maintenance-Free Tyvek Hood) are designed with the breathing down tube and head suspension completely integrated so the hood is constructed into a one-piece assembly. Full Article
pp Supplied-air respirator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 The NIOSH-approved Low Pressure Full Mask Supplied-Air Respirator is made of silicone rubber for durability and holds its shape even in extreme heat or cold. Full Article
pp Self-contained breathing apparatus By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The MSA G1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus offers integrated and enhanced solutions to exceed users’ needs today as well as years into the future. Full Article
pp NIOSH-approved respirators By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 These two NIOSH-approved respirators are a light, compact solution for health care workers. Full Article
pp Older workers’ stress levels higher when support, resources are lacking: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Portland, OR — Older workers feel more stress than their younger colleagues when employers don’t provide the support and resources necessary for employees to do their jobs well, results of a recent study from Portland State University suggest. Full Article
pp How Security Dealers Can Get in on Holiday Shopping Mania By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Offering Black Friday and holiday season shopping deals aren’t just for the retail industry. Security dealers can get in on the action too. Full Article
pp How to Stop Leaving LinkedIn Opportunity on the Table By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2023 10:22:52 -0400 Here's how fine-tuning your LinkedIn company page can help you network and prospect for quality sales leads, and much more. Full Article
pp Boost Your Marketing With the Zero-Listen Podcast Approach By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Explore how zero-listen podcasts can transform your security business’s marketing strategy by focusing on content value, thought leadership and strategic repurposing to drive brand awareness and lead generation. Full Article
pp Prepping for Continued Success in the New Year & Beyond By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:20:30 -0500 For security dealers, partnering with a wholesale central station means they do not have to operate their business in isolation. Full Article
pp Remote Video Monitoring: Execs Dish Strategic Approaches By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Subject matter experts from the central station and automation software marketplace address some of the best approaches that security dealers and integrators can follow to up their remote video monitoring game. Full Article
pp Transforming Security With Remote Video & Offshore Support By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Remote video monitoring is advocated as a critical solution for addressing labor shortages and enhancing operational efficiency within the security industry, highlighting its evolution and economic advantages over traditional security guarding methods. Full Article
pp California oil refinery safety regulations approved By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Sacramento, CA – The California Department of Industrial Relations and the California Environmental Protection Agency have approved final regulations intended to improve hazard prevention and management at the state’s 15 oil refineries. Full Article
pp Inspection findings spur offshore safety agency recommendations on dropped-object hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 New Orleans — A recent string of Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement performance-based risk inspections uncovered various hazards related to dropped objects on production and well operations, according to a Sept. 14 safety alert outlining the findings. Full Article
pp More mental health supports needed for fly-in-fly-out oil sands workers: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Edmonton, Alberta — Contract workers who fly in and out of oil sands may experience higher levels of work-related stress and more mental health issues, according to a recent report led by researchers from the University of Alberta. Full Article
pp Offshore safety agency seeks to refine approval process for uses of ‘new or unusual technology’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a proposed rule that would codify existing agency practice concerning the review and approval of projects proposing to use “new or unusual technology.” Full Article
pp Why SaaS Presents a Golden Opportunity for Security Installers By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:59:31 -0400 Adopting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in the security industry enhances scalability, flexibility, and business opportunities for installers while generating recurring revenue and offering greater value beyond traditional security solutions. Full Article
pp SIA Opens Applications for SIA RISE Scholarship By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:15:00 -0400 Applying for the SIA RISE Scholarship is open to SIA student members and employees of SIA member companies in North America who are part of the SIA RISE community. Full Article
pp National Academies urges FAA to ease approach to commercial drone safety regs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration should relax its “overly conservative” safety rules for commercial drone use to boost continued progress and integration, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine concludes. Full Article
pp Disposable gloves: Good for industrial applications? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 How effective are disposable gloves for industrial applications? Full Article
pp NSC’s John Dony among four appointed to OSHA advisory committee By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has appointed four members to OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health. Full Article
pp FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson talks agency opportunities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — As she approaches her second year as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Robin Hutcheson sees an opportunity to better understand the “root cause” of crashes. Full Article
pp A collaborative approach to safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:03:00 -0500 The National Safety Council names ATS the recipient of the 2023 Robert W. Campbell Award. Full Article
pp Senate health committee approves bill to establish cancer registry for firefighters By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Bipartisan legislation to establish and maintain a voluntary registry intended to improve research into firefighters’ risks of cancer was passed by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on April 24. Full Article
pp Safety shower application By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 The ION Safety Shower Application monitors safety shower and eyewash station activation when an employee is exposed to hazardous materials. Full Article
pp OSHA invites comment on pending approval of Massachusetts State Plan By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A State Plan covering Massachusetts’ state and local government employees is a step closer to reality after OSHA recently published a proposed rule outlining its initial approval. Full Article
pp OSHA grants initial approval of Massachusetts State Plan for public-sector workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A State Plan covering Massachusetts’ state and local government employees is now a reality after OSHA announced its initial approval. Full Article
pp Study shows that texting toolbox talks to supervisors helps make safety meetings happen By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Portland, OR — A recent study of residential construction supervisors in Oregon who received toolbox talks via text messages showed that their compliance with Oregon OSHA’s standard on safety meetings increased – and the delivery method was welcomed. Full Article
pp Maine’s State Plan for state and local government workers gets OSHA approval By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has certified a revised State Plan for Maine that covers state and local government workers. Full Article
pp Respiratory viruses may linger on health care workers, PPE: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago — Health care workers commonly carry respiratory viruses on their hands, clothing and personal protective equipment after administering care to patients, accentuating the need to practice “complete hand hygiene and use other PPE to prevent dissemination,” results of a recent study suggest. Full Article
pp Respiratory hazards in the cannabis industry: Researchers say ag standards may apply By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Berkeley, CA — Cannabis industry workers may be at increased risk of respiratory problems as a result of on-the-job exposure to various hazards, results of a recent study led by a University of Washington professor indicate. Full Article
pp Stopping the spread of respiratory infections at work: guide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A new guidance document from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is intended to help prevent respiratory illnesses and infections in the workplace. Full Article
pp CSB to California: Adopt new approach to regulating refineries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Richmond, CA – California needs to change the way it regulates refineries and adopt a system aimed at reducing risk to the lowest possible level, concludes a new report from the Chemical Safety Board. Full Article
pp Despite opposition, USDA poultry line-speed rule moves to OMB By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a controversial U.S. Department of Agriculture final rule that would speed up poultry-processing lines, a move safety advocates warn could lead to more worker injuries. Full Article
pp High-visibility apparel line By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:02:00 -0400 Several garments in the GloWear Hi-Vis Apparel Line are now available in an extra-small size. Full Article
pp Trends in ... women's PPE By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:10:00 -0400 Historically, PPE has been designed with a man’s body size and shape in mind. But when Safety+Health reached out to the International Safety Equipment Association regarding progress on designing personal protective equipment for women, manufacturers’ representatives were quick to respond. Full Article
pp Flame-resistant high-visibility apparel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:00:00 -0500 The Job Sight FR apparel line consists of products that conform to the ANSI 107 standard for high visibility and flame resistance, along with the ASTM F1506 standard for flame- and arc-resistant apparel and NFPA 70E. Full Article
pp MSHA completes internal fixes spurred by Upper Big Branch disaster By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has addressed all of the 100 corrective actions recommended in its 2012 internal review following the Upper Big Branch mine explosion in April 2010, the agency announced Jan. 13. Full Article
pp MSHA leader touts ‘significance’ of proposed silica rule’s appearance on regulatory agenda By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Arlington, VA — The inclusion of a long-awaited Mine Safety and Health Administration proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica in the Department of Labor’s Fall 2022 regulatory agenda represents a milestone for which MSHA administrator Chris Williamson wants to “underscore the significance.” Full Article
pp Vigitron Opens Library for Security-Based Network Applications By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Vigitron, a provider of networking solutions for security applications, has established a library for security-based network applications. Full Article
pp How Sales Management Software Supports Acquisition ROI By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Sales management software can streamline the acquisition transition by unifying the newly merged workforces via a common platform and process. Full Article
pp Finding appropriate flame-resistant apparel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 How do facility managers assess potential arc flash risks and implement the appropriate flame-resistant apparel? Full Article
pp Choosing appropriate flame-resistant apparel By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 How do facility managers assess potential arc flash risks and select the appropriate flame-resistant apparel? Full Article
pp The Road to Opportunity Is Paved With Change By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:40:00 -0500 Vector Security’s commitment to revamping its internal structure to be prepared for what’s ahead; strong dedication to employee advancement; and passion for doing what’s right for customers and the industry overall earned itSDM’s 2015 Dealer of the Year Award. Full Article
pp FMCSA grants regulatory relief to drivers taking emergency supplies to storm-hit states By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced temporary relief from hours-of-service requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers delivering “direct assistance” to emergency efforts in states affected by severe winter weather. Full Article
pp ‘Safety at Heights’: ISEA launches campaign on fall protection, dropped objects prevention By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — The International Safety Equipment Association has introduced an initiative to help raise awareness of the dangers of working at height and dropped objects or equipment. Full Article