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FRA delays implementation of training for safety-related railroad workers

Washington — In response to a petition for rulemaking, the Federal Railroad Administration is delaying by 16 months the implementation dates of its Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees regulation.




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FRA amending final rule on commuter, passenger railroad safety programs

Washington — More than three years after the Federal Railroad Administration published a final rule that requires commuter and intercity passenger lines to develop and implement system safety programs, FRA is amending the rule.




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Rail crossing safety for concrete, garbage and dump truck drivers: New video available

Washington — A new video from a rail safety education group is aimed at helping drivers of concrete, garbage and dump trucks safely navigate rail crossings.




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Cranes and derricks in railroad roadway work: OSHA clarifies final rule; lists exemptions

Washington — OSHA is providing specific exemptions and clarifications for railroad roadway work in its Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.




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FRA revises rule on highway rail-grade crossing safety plans

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule revising the agency’s regulation on highway rail-grade crossing action plans to require 40 states and the District of Columbia to develop and implement – and update, if applicable – FRA-approved action plans.




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Short line railroad safety group launches free hazmat training

Washington — The Short Line Safety Institute has published a series of free videos designed to provide railroad workers with an overview of key elements of hazardous materials safety regulations.




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Design issue could allow Positive Train Control systems to be disabled, FRA warns

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory to railroads and rail employees regarding a recently identified interface design issue that relates to how Positive Train Control systems interface with locomotive and cab car braking systems.




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FRA announces advisory committee’s charter renewal, Dec. 8 meeting

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration recently renewed the two-year charter of its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee and has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Dec. 8, according to a notice published in the Nov. 23 Federal Register.




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FRA revises regs on roadway worker protection, maintenance machine

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has finalized amendments to a pair of regulations related to roadway worker safety and on-track roadway maintenance machines and hi-rail vehicles.




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FRA lays out requirements for railroads’ fatigue risk management programs

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule requiring certain railroads to develop and implement a fatigue risk management program as a component of their larger safety risk reduction program.




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FRA seeks comment on proposal to codify train crew size requirements

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would require at least two crew members for most trains.




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More time to comment on FRA proposal to codify train crew size requirements

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has extended until Dec. 2 the comment period on a proposed rule that would require at least two crew members for most trains.




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Fatal incident in Texas train yard involving a portable derail spurs FRA safety advisory

Washington — In response to a recent fatal derailment at a Texas train yard, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory on the use of portable derails.




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Unintended train brake release spurs FRA advisory

Washington — In response to an incident involving the unintended release of a train’s automatic air brakes while stopped at a signal, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory.




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PHMSA issues safety advisory on aluminum rail tank car covers

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is alerting hazmat rail tank car owners and others of “the potential for certain manway assemblies with aluminum protective housing covers to melt when exposed to extreme heat.”




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Railroad association announces new safety measures

Washington — Spurred by the Feb. 3 train derailment and fire in East Palestine, OH, the freight rail industry says it’s taking several “initial steps” to improve safety.




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Special meeting of FRA safety advisory committee set for March 27

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has scheduled a special meeting of its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, to focus on the recent freight train derailment in East Palestine, OH.




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Railroad safety agency calls for caution on train car placement

Washington — Although recent technologies can improve train handling and fuel efficiency, “they cannot replace the need for correct car placement and assembly,” the Federal Railroad Administration says in a recent safety advisory.




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FRA providing funding for rail safety research

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is making available $5 million in grants for the creation of a rail research and development Center of Excellence.




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FTA proposal aimed at strengthening transit worker safety

Washington — Alarmed by a recent spike in assaults against transit workers, the Federal Transit Authority is proposing a rule designed to protect workers and passengers.




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PHMSA proposal calls on railroads to provide real-time hazmat info to emergency responders

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is set to publish a proposed rule that would require railroads to maintain and update information about hazardous material shipments.




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Railroad safety agency raises the alarm on roadway maintenance machines

Washington — Concerned by the deaths of two workers struck by roadway maintenance machines in separate instances within the past two years, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory.




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Pipeline safety agency awards grants for hazmat training

Washington — Enhancing first responders’ education and training on hazardous materials is the focus of more than $30 million in recent Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration grant funding.




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Railroad agency issues safety recommendations about severe weather

Washington — Spurred by 123 rail incidents linked to severe weather over the past three years, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory.




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Transit agency aims to make workers safer near train tracks

Washington — The Federal Transit Administration is accepting comment on a proposed rule that would establish mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees who work on or near tracks.




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FRA says new rule will ensure freight trains are ‘safely staffed’

Washington — Large freight trains must have at least two crew members on board, under a recently announced Federal Railroad Administration final rule.




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Railroad association white paper touts safety improvements

Washington — The railroad industry says its investment in safety is paying off with significant decreases in train incidents and rail worker injuries.




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Program to test safety impact of paperless hazcom system for shippers

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has announced plans for a pilot program to evaluate the safety and security impacts of a paperless hazard communications system for shippers and carriers.




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OSHA, pipeline safety agency seek input for UN meetings on GHS, transport of hazardous goods

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Nov. 16 in advance of the 43rd session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.




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The importance of Safety Data Sheets

They’re “essential for a compliant hazard communication program,” one expert says. (Bonus: Take our quiz to find out how much you know about SDSs.)




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Getting a Handle on Opportunity With AI

Subject matter experts assess practical use case applications for artificial intelligence, along with identifying vertical market opportunities and sales conversation insights.




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Security Integrator Q&A: How to Supplement Projects With Data Installation

A trio of industry professionals discuss the challenges and opportunities that integrators face when offering both security and data installations.




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ONVIF Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Reaches Conformant Products Milestone

ONVIF, a standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has surpassed 25,000 conformant products and is celebrating its 15th anniversary.




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FieldHub & Affiliated Monitoring Partner to Provide Seamless Integration for Security Systems Dealers

FieldHub and Affiliated Monitoring's partnership offers a comprehensive solution for managing operations in a single cloud-based platform.




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CPSS Integrates Security System for Academy in Florida

Real-life applications of security technologies.




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Surveillance Bridge Now Supports VIVOTEK VAST Security Station

According to the announcement, this new integration empowers organizations to protect their data to satisfy compliance requirements, corporate mandates and to cost-effectively increase storage capacity.




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Physical Security Operations: Costs of Not Being Enterprise-Ready

While physical security departments understand the need to manage and protect their IP-based devices, they often face a number of challenges. 




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How to Choose the Right Cloud Architecture for Your Customers

Learn about some common configurations of cloud video and questions to ask to determine the best one for your customers’ operations.




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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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The New DICE Awarded Patent for its Cybersecure Automated Network

This technology automates, streamlines  and manages on-site devices, delivering unparalleled security and ease-of-use for the security industry. The patent was issued on January 2, 2024.




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Axis Announces Support for IEEE 802.1AE MACsec, Enhancing Encryption

With AXIS OS 11.8, MACsec is enabled by default. Data is encrypted at the Ethernet Layer 2 network level, safeguarding the integrity of data being transferred between Axis devices and MACsec-enabled Ethernet switches.




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How You Can Use the Cloud to Secure More School Projects

As threats change and vulnerabilities present themselves, the cloud allows for easily adding new technologies to combat current and emerging threats.




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Surveying the Trends & Horizons in OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Ongoing integration of organizations’ information technology (IT) and OT environments revealed new cybersecurity hurdles to be overcome in areas such as supply chain vulnerabilities and complexities around protection of legacy systems.




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Business-Enabled Security: From Data to Insights

Industry experts talk the tech and trends that are enabling security solutions to deliver business insights.




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Calculating the Hidden Costs of Video Security

Every professional video installation has hidden costs. Whether it’s a new system or system upgrade, the estimated cost of equipment and installation never really represents the true bottom line.




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LYNN Offers Custom Engraving & Branding for Enclosures, Plates, & Panels

Custom engraving is available for most metal and plastic products, including LYNN’s popular TheNID, SlimFIT, and HyperDrop lines.




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Why Audio Data Is the Missing Link in Security Strategies

Discover how integrating audio data analytics into security systems enhances situational awareness and proactive threat detection.




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Public Safety

In a thumbnail: $ 90 Billion Justice/law enforcement (BusinessWeek) $ 69 Billion Corrections (ACA) Federal, state prisons; state, local jails. All expenses including new construction and private prison management; home




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Retail Security

Retail security -- there are chains, regionals and mom-and-pops. Everyone has some type of security; many report they are upgrading. An annual, national survey reports that shrinkage -- the losses