y OSHA reminds employers about training materials loan program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Employers seeking free safety training materials now have a resource to guide them through OSHA’s Resource Center Loan Program. Full Article
y Resource offers best practices for oil-by-rail emergency response By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A new document aims to help emergency responders safely respond to crude oil rail transportation incidents. Full Article
y Oregon OSHA offers landscaping safety tips, best practices By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The landscaping industry has a new resource to help workers stay safe on the job. A 28-page publication from Oregon OSHA covers best practices regarding lawn care equipment, ladders, noise exposure, pesticides, personal protective equipment, trenching and more. Full Article
y OSHA issues fact sheets on agricultural, maritime safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – OSHA has released new fact sheets for workers in the agriculture and maritime industries. Full Article
y Guide offers best practices for safely using bleach to clean and sanitize By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 East Lansing, MI – Employees who use bleach for workplace cleaning and sanitizing are the focus of a new safety guide published by the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Division. Full Article
y New OSHA fact sheet addresses silica rule for general industry, maritime By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — OSHA has published a fact sheet intended to help employers comply with the agency’s standard on worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica (1926.1153) for general industry and maritime. Full Article
y OSHA launches webpage on radiation emergency preparedness and response By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has created a webpage intended to educate workers about how to protect themselves in radiation-related situations ranging from a small, isolated spill in a laboratory to a potentially catastrophic release at a nuclear facility. Full Article
y Tower crane safety: New toolbox talk from CPWR By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Silver Spring, MD — Safe use of tower cranes – typically used to construct skyscrapers and other large structures – is the subject of a recently published toolbox talk from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. Full Article
y Amid COVID-19, NYCOSH releases workplace ventilation, filtration recommendations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 New York — Ventilation and air filtration recommendations are part of a new workplace policy guide on reducing COVID-19 transmission, published by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, a worker advocacy group. Full Article
y Safety Software Buyer’s Guide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Learn how to choose the best safety software for your organization’s unique EHS needs with this free buyer’s guide from KPA. Full Article
y dormakaba Increases Data Privacy for Hospitality Access Management By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 his 24/7 solution provides advanced encryption and data privacy protocols that work to safeguard both hotel and guest data in accordance with the strictest industry standards. Full Article
y PACOM’s Platform Combines Cloud-Based Security & Business Management By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 VIGIL CORE combines access control and intrusion alarm, video verification, building management and centralized alarm monitoring all in one user-friendly platform. Full Article
y Genetec Unifies Work Management for Physical Security Operations By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Operations Center integrates security dispatching, work ticketing, and activity tracking into a single platform. Full Article
y RAD Residential Unveils RADCam, The Security Camera That Talks Back By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Powered by the artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT, RADCam introduces multiple AI personas that autonomously interact with individuals approaching or at home entryways, creating an unprecedented level of engagement and protection. Full Article
y Smarter Security’s Mid-Height Turnstiles Exceed ADA Compliance By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 This speed gate introduces modern technological features, refined aesthetics, and expanded lane options to meet the constantly evolving demands for modern security entry control projects. Full Article
y LifeSafety Power’s LED Light Kit Includes Magnetic LED Strips By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:00:36 -0400 LifeSafety Power’s ProWire now includes magnetic, LED light strips for the E6, E8 and E12 products — a component that brings instant illumination to enclosures to assist with installing, managing and servicing power solutions. Full Article
y Genetec Simplifies Video Management in Low-Density Deployments By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Genetec Inc. has launched Genetec Cloudlink 110, the latest addition to its line of cloud-managed security appliances. Full Article
y ASSA ABLOY’s Shielded Openings Absorb Radio & Magnetic Waves By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI-RFI) can disrupt the performance of sensitive communications systems and devices, potentially compromising confidential data. Full Article
y LifeSafety Power Adds Intelligence to Power Conversion Modules By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 The B150 step-down converter offers an additional voltage in a FlexPower system by converting a higher input voltage to a lower output. Full Article
y Altronix Supplies Uninterrupted Power for Critical Security Systems By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Circ1ATS ensures continuous power delivery, making it ideal for environments where downtime is not an option. Full Article
y ASSA ABLOY’s Reader Recognizes 3,000 Faces By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Embedded in a modern and ergonomically designed structure, iDFace provides exceptional performance with unmatched facial recognition and authentication performance. Full Article
y Dahua Technology Brings Video Intercom to Apartments By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 In the case of upgrading or installing the intercom system in old residences, installers do not need to rewire. Full Article
y Suprema’s Display-Free Solution Protects Facial Authentication Data By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 The solutions addressed concerns through its display-free design and highly secure 'Template on Mobile' (ToM) authentication method. Full Article
y Axis Notifies Users of Image Quality Issues By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 AXIS Image Health Analytics notifies users of any issues with image quality and ensures that the cameras being used are capturing the right images at all times. Full Article
y Sentry Enterprises Reduces Employee Identity Fraud Risk By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Sentry Enterprises has launched SentryCard360 to address the escalating risks of employee identity fraud, including the rise of new hire bait & switch schemes. Full Article
y VMP’s 30th Anniversary Catalog Showcases New Products By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 For 2024, VMP is featuring more than 20 new products that have not been in previous catalogs. Full Article
y Kwikset Handlesets Combine Security & Design By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:45:00 -0400 Kwikset, a brand of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Division, has launched two new offerings: the Prava handleset and the Daylon storeroom function. Full Article
y Opioid-related worker deaths skyrocket in Massachusetts: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Boston — The rate of opioid-related overdose deaths among Massachusetts workers in 2016 and 2017 rose 83.7% over the previous five-year period, with construction and agricultural occupations experiencing dramatic jumps, according to a recent report from the state’s Department of Public Health. Full Article
y Fall 2021 regulatory agenda: OSHA considers revoking Arizona’s State Plan status By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Department of Labor’s regulatory agenda for Fall 2021, released Dec. 10, includes a proposed rule that – should OSHA decide to move forward on it – would revoke Arizona’s State Plan status. Full Article
y New York State DOL answers FAQs on cannabis use and the workplace By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 New York — More than six months after New York legalized recreational use of marijuana, the state’s department of labor has published a guidance document intended to help employers navigate the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. Full Article
y Positive drug tests for U.S. workers at highest level in 20 years: annual index By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Secaucus, NJ — Paced by a continuing increase in marijuana positivity rates, the positive drug test rate for U.S. workers reached its highest level in two decades in 2021, according to an annual analysis conducted by lab services provider Quest Diagnostics. Full Article
y Sharp uptick in fatal on-the-job drug overdoses in Kentucky spurs hazard alert By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Lexington, KY — Responding to an “alarming trend” of drug overdose deaths in the workplace statewide over a recent 18-month period, the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center recently issued a hazard alert. Full Article
y Opioids and overdose risk: Study looks at on- vs. off-the-job injuries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Surrey, British Columbia — For people who are prescribed opioids to treat injury-related pain, experiencing their injury on the job may have a “protective effect” against the risk of future drug overdose. Full Article
y Truckers: What’s your take on marijuana legalization? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truck drivers to take a survey on the impact of marijuana legalization on driving and industry operations. Full Article
y NSC launches cannabis safety resources By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council wants to help employers and employees understand the impact cannabis use can have on workplace safety. Full Article
y Recovery-friendly workplaces can help combat the nation’s opioid crisis: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The opioid epidemic has had a wide-ranging impact on U.S. workers, but employers who support recovery can help, a new policy report states. Full Article
y Many truckers say marijuana legalization doesn’t impact safety: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Although initial data suggests that marijuana legalization has “negatively impacted highway safety,” it’s still “too soon to calculate” an overall relationship between the two, according to a new report. Full Article
y Researchers say zero-tolerance cannabis policies may be ‘too broad’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Toronto — Instead of having a zero-tolerance policy on cannabis use, employers may want to consider “minimum wait periods before a work shift when cannabis consumption is not allowed,” researchers say. Full Article
y FDA approves another over-the-counter spray for treating opioid overdose By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The approval of a second over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray for emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose is a “game-changer” for its lifesaving potential, the National Safety Council says. Full Article
y Becoming a recovery-friendly workplace: New guide for small businesses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Lexington, KY — A new toolkit from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center is intended to help small businesses hire, support and retain workers recovering from a substance use disorder. Full Article
y Newly updated: Substance use disorder webpage for federal workers and contractors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has updated its online hub of information and resources on substance use disorder and recovery. Full Article
y Is your workplace ready to respond to an opioid overdose? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is raising awareness of over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray for emergency treatment of opioid overdoses in the workplace. Full Article
y Study finds public transit workers exposed to fentanyl residue, meth smoke By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Seattle — Public train and bus operators face secondhand exposure from passenger drug use, potentially affecting their physical and mental health, according to a new report. Full Article
y White House drug control policy office releases recovery-ready workplace toolkit By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The White House wants to help employers support workers who are dealing with substance misuse – as well as those in recovery. As part of the effort, the Office of National Drug Control Policy has released a toolkit. Full Article
y Michigan OSHA launches emphasis program focused on cannabis industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI — In an effort to protect workers in the rapidly expanding cannabis industry, Michigan OSHA has initiated a state emphasis program that covers the growing, harvesting and processing of the plant. Full Article
y Cannabis industry needs multifaceted approach to asthma prevention: CDC By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Atlanta — Exposure control, safety training and medical monitoring are all needed to prevent occupational asthma among cannabis workers, a new study concludes. Full Article
y HHS calls for ‘safety stations’ with naloxone in federal buildings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Federal facilities should convert their current AED stations into “safety stations” that include naloxone – a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, the Department of Health and Human Services says. Full Article
y Marijuana use among younger workers may be leading to increased injuries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Somers, WI — States where recreational marijuana sales are legal have seen a nearly 10% increase in on-the-job injuries among 20- to 34-year-old workers, according to a new study. Full Article
y Federal worker advisory committee will discuss naloxone at April meeting By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA’s Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual meeting for April 18. Full Article
y Workers injured on the job more likely to die from an opioid overdose, report shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Boston — Workers in Massachusetts who reported a job-related injury in the past 10 years were 35% more likely to have died of an opioid-related overdose, the state’s Department of Public Health says. Full Article