How do I know if I should wear a powered air purifying respirator or a supplied air respirator while welding?

The expanded Cypress product line includes Farpointe’s mobile-ready, smartcard and proximity readers in Wiegand or OSDP versions; mobile, smartcard and proximity credentials; and long-range receivers and transmitters.

Harrisburg, PA — A new website launched by the Emergency Responder Safety Institute will help track struck-by incidents involving first responders on the nation’s roadways.

Washington — OSHA’s changes to which workplaces are required to submit annual injury and illness data are undergoing final review, according to an Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs dashboard.

A plaintiff entered into a negotiated plea agreement under which he agreed to reimburse his victim for a video surveillance camera and other security equipment.

Washington — Retaliation against workers who report unsafe or unhealthy conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic is illegal, OSHA is reminding employers.

Z-Wave Alliance actively recruits smart home and IoT leaders to join, direct and contribute to the completely member-driven organization on a mission to chart the course of the future of Z-Wave technology and the smart home.

Bench-mounted and pedestal grinders – which are equipped with abrasive stones, wire brushes and buffing brushes to sharpen, grind, strip and polish metal – can be found in many industrial settings, according to the FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of British Columbia.

This morning, Theresa Payton, the first female White House CIO, technology thought leader and cybersecurity expert, will deliver ISC West 2023’s opening keynote address. Payton will brief audience members on the current cybersecurity threat landscape, what to watch out for, how to respond if targeted, and what businesses can do today to be prepared for the future. Attend the keynote at 8:45 a.m. in Venetian Ballroom F.

Today, Thursday, March 30, three event security leaders will give a keynote address titled “Leveraging Technology in Modern Security Operations for Major Events.” At 8:45 a.m. in Venetian Ballroom F, speakers Jim Mercurio, John Bertsch and Joe Monroe will discuss the importance of security technology in maintaining secure event environments.

This morning, Admiral Mike Rogers, Former Director, National Security Agency; Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; and Former Chief, Central Security Service, will deliver ISC West 2024’s opening keynote address. Attend the keynote today at 9 a.m. at the Main Stage.

The ultra-lightweight Carhartt Braswell Readers were designed specifically for the workplace.

In a memo sent Oct. 11 to regional administrators and state designees, the agency outlines examples of acceptable drug testing, and states that incentive programs that withhold prizes because of an injury are compliant “as long as the employer has implemented precautions to ensure that employees feel free to report an injury or illness.”

The group of partnering manufacturers and central stations include NAPCO, Resideo, Telguard, Emergency24 and Rapid Response Monitoring.

The Prison Camera Reform Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to evaluate and enhance security camera, radio and public address systems at its 122 facilities.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council has proposed two rules which would require federal contractors to report security incidents and standardize cybersecurity requirements for unclassified Federal Information Systems (FIS).

A guide to the latest NFPA code updates for security dealers and integrators.

Dave Engebretson tells a tale about the wi-fi at his mother’s home. 

Wi-Fi 6, aka 802.11ax, brings faster throughput speeds and less bandwidth congestion than previous iterations of the technology. 

The G1 SCBA Remote-Mounted Quick-Fill System is the only front-mounted NIOSH-approved and NFPA-compliant system for recharging cylinders.

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.

Houston — For older workers, the right job fit can benefit overall health and well-being, while a poor fit is more likely to push them into retirement, according to researchers from Rice University and Colorado State University.

The Marketing Madmen explain that getting back to basics can immensely help your security company’s marketing strategy.

As monitoring companies take advantage of new video technology and grow their businesses to include video monitoring services, it is important to understand that there is a significant difference between installing a video system and a monitoring-ready video system.

 Presence detection is the ability to identify or locate the existence of people in a specific area or physical space.

David Holl speaks to executives from monitoring centers and emergency communication centers about their involvement in the initial pilot programs for the AVS-01 standard.

Older drivers bring knowledge and experience to the workplace. By 2020, 25 percent of workers in the United States will be 55 or older. But this group is not without risk. According to NIOSH, motor vehicle crashes account for 32 percent of all work-related deaths among workers 55 or older.

You might not realize it, but driving to and from work may be one of the most dangerous things you do every day.

Leading security dealers and integrators explain the essential strategies and insights that drive success in the realm of recurring monthly revenue.

Your company’s ability to meet market demand depends on its access to skilled labor in the field. That is a current challenge with low unemployment and ongoing skilled labor shortages. 

Verkada’s newly released 2024 State of Cloud Physical Security report is based on insights from IT and physical security leaders across various sectors.

Despite a slight dip in the overall Security Market Index, the majority of industry leaders, especially integrators, express optimism about current business conditions.

Test your knowledge of the hierarchy by dragging the controls into the correct order.

I have two glove samples for my cut hazard. One is an ASTM cut level 4 and the other is labeled EN cut level 5. Which glove is more cut-resistant?

How can employers reduce the risk of contact dermatitis for workers using safety gloves?

How critical is a glove’s coating when selecting cut-resistant hand protection?

Washington — Pledging this past summer to increase agency transparency in fiscal year 2023, Chemical Safety Board interim executive Stephen Owens said to expect regular updates on incident investigations, personnel hiring and other agency developments.

St. Paul, MN — Nicole Blissenbach is the new permanent commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan recently announced.

London — Workplace leaders with low self-esteem are more likely to place stress on their employees, a university professor and well-being expert says.

Washington — Recently reintroduced legislation would allow certain workers to annually accrue up to 56 hours of job-protected paid sick leave.

Sheffield, England – The risk of bladder cancer is rising in some occupations, a review of research from the University of Sheffield indicates.

Washington — NIOSH is gauging the feasibility of a national registry intended to track cases of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer linked to on-the-job exposure to asbestos.

Washington – Demolition and underground construction employers must follow the same requirements for crane and derrick use as those in other construction sectors, OSHA said in a final rule issued April 23.

Washington – OSHA has proposed delaying the compliance date for crane operator certification while the agency considers a potential rulemaking that would address concerns about the requirements.

Washington – A new final rule from OSHA expands the exemption for digger-derrick operations in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.

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.

According to SDM’s 2023 Industry Forecast, more than 1 in 2 (56 percent) security professionals expect revenue from access control systems (on-premise and cloud-based) to increase in 2023, marking a healthy 10-point jump from the previous year.

Washington – OSHA’s final rule on confined spaces in construction is being reviewed by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The review is one of the final steps required before OSHA can formally publish the rule.

Arlington, VA — Requiring impact guards on the sides of large trucks would save “up to 10 times” more lives than the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates, one safety group says.

Washington — In response to recent questions from the mining community, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a program policy letter intended to clarify requirements for providing emergency escapeways for underground metal and nonmetal miners.