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Upcoming OSHA strategic plan to emphasize health hazards

Washington – A greater emphasis on health hazards is one step OSHA says it will take in the coming years as part of the Department of Labor’s strategic plan for 2014-2018.




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Combustible dust resource for emergency responders

A new resource from OSHA outlines safe procedures emergency responders should follow when facing potential combustible dust fires and explosion hazards.




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From NIOSH: A comic book on nail gun safety

NIOSH has published its first comic book.




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NIOSH issues recommendations on preventing backover injuries in construction

Washington – NIOSH has released a document outlining dozens of safety recommendations aimed at reducing deaths and injuries caused by backing construction vehicles and equipment.




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Amid COVID-19, NYCOSH releases workplace ventilation, filtration recommendations

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.




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PACOM’s Platform Combines Cloud-Based Security & Business Management

VIGIL CORE combines access control and intrusion alarm, video verification, building management and centralized alarm monitoring all in one user-friendly platform.




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Smarter Security’s Mid-Height Turnstiles Exceed ADA Compliance

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.




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Dahua Technology Brings Video Intercom to Apartments

In the case of upgrading or installing the intercom system in old residences, installers do not need to rewire.




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Kwikset Handlesets Combine Security & Design

Kwikset, a brand of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Division, has launched two new offerings: the Prava handleset and the Daylon storeroom function.




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AMA task force recommendations aimed at solving nation’s drug-related overdose, death epidemic

Elk Grove Village, IL — The American Medical Association, along with more than two dozen other organizations, has issued a list of recommendations to help end the nation’s epidemic of drug-related overdose and death.




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Recovery-friendly workplaces can help combat the nation’s opioid crisis: report

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.




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Becoming a recovery-friendly workplace: New guide for small businesses

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.




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Login changes coming for users of DOT’s drug-testing database

Washington — The Department of Transportation is changing how users access the Drug and Alcohol Testing Management Information System.




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Federal worker advisory committee will discuss naloxone at April meeting

Washington — OSHA’s Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual meeting for April 18.




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Commentary says BLS undercounts injuries, illnesses

Washington – Injuries and illnesses are “significantly” undercounted in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual survey, declares a commentary printed in a special issue of the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.




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Report compares injuries, health conditions in every state

Chicago – A new report from UL details the health conditions and workplace safety rates in every state, as well as their financial impact.




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Just what the computer ordered

Need help figuring out the right treatment plan for an injured worker? There may be an app for that.




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Employee-employer communications

The kendr mobile app allows workers to confidentially submit questions, suggestions and/or other issues to their employer.




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Become Your Customers' Go-To

For quite some time I’ve been preaching that the security industry is in ‘pole position’ to be the source for delivering the smart home and connected living.




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Intercoms, Entry Control & the Importance of Including Video

Intercom and entry control solutions are likened to that of a three-legged stool: one leg is the access control, another the audio communication, and the third is video.




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Comcast Smart Solutions Adds Access Control Offerings

Comcast Smart Solutions is now offering smart access management solutions to its customers from Brivo, a global provider of cloud-based access control and physical security technologies.




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Free webinar to address hazcom standard

Annandale, VA – A webinar about requirements in OSHA’s newly revised Hazard Communication Standard has been scheduled for July 25.




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Countdown to GHS compliance

OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard is one of the most sweeping regulations the agency has issued in recent years, and compliance deadlines are approaching.




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GHS: The look of things to come

New chemical hazard labeling and safety data sheets will start arriving at worksites June 1 to comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The new labels could reveal previously undisclosed hazards – make sure your employees understand the new format, and your chemical safety policy is up-to-date.




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Interim policy allows limited use of pre-2012-compliant hazcom labels

Washington – An OSHA interim policy issued May 29 allows limited continued use of hazard communication labels that are not yet in compliance with the revised Hazard Communication Standard released in 2012.




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OSHA instructs inspectors on enforcing hazcom standard

Washington – OSHA compliance officers have a new instruction document that outlines inspection procedures for the agency’s updated Hazard Communication Standard.




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GHS alignment: OSHA proposes updates to hazard communication regs

Washington — OSHA has issued a long-awaited proposed rule that would update its regulations on hazard communication to align with the seventh version of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, the agency announced Feb. 5.




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Eagle Eye Networks Delivers 4G, Direct-to-Cloud Body Camera for the Commercial Market

This new offering provides commercial customers with affordable access to professional body camera services, which improve staff safety and accountability, trigger immediate response and provide valuable evidence, all while protecting assets and keeping communities safe.




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Alarm.com for Business Expands Commercial Offerings

Alarm.com for Business has introduced new commercial offerings including the expanded line of Pro Series commercial-grade power over ethernet (PoE) cameras, third-party camera support, and cell connector for access control.




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Arcules & Genea Integrate Cloud-Based Security Solutions for a Powerful SaaS Combination

Arcules, a provider of unified, intelligent video-surveillance-as-a-service solutions, announced the integration of its cloud-based video platform with the Genea access control platform.




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ASSA ABLOY Integrates Wireless Technology With Verkada Command

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has completed the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology with Verkada’s Command cloud-based management platform.




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New Version of Genetec Sipelia Turns Mobile Phones Into Security Communication Devices

The Sipelia mobile Integration enhances an organization’s security team’s awareness by unifying incoming calls with the rest of their security system.





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TMA Appoints Security Central President Caroline Brown to Co-Chair 5 Diamond Committee

In her new leadership role, Brown will work to ensure the TMA Five Diamond designation remains current and reflective of excellence in security monitoring.




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Stone Security Integrates Suicide Prevention Tech for Denver Preforming Arts Complex

Learn how Stone Security integrated a suicide prevention tech system for the Denver Preforming Arts Complex.




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Comcast Smart Solutions Partners With Eagle Eye Networks & C2RO to Provide AI Video Analytics Solutions

This collaboration expands Comcast Smart Solutions’ existing video analytics expertise while giving clients more flexibility to choose the right smart video solution, according to the announcement.




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XTract One Enhances Security for Community Health Network

In collaboration with Indiana based partner CK2 Technologies, Xtract One was able to integrate SmartGateway into decades-old buildings without compromising the visitor experience.




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ASSA ABLOY Advances Access Control for Michigan Community

Olivet, Mich., has 1,250 students enrolled in its three Olivet Community Schools.




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Comcast Smart Solutions Deploys AI Video Analytics in the City of College Park

Comcast Smart Solutions is also providing ongoing data analysis and has a dedicated team for support.




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Chimera Enhances Emergency Communication for UHS Hospital

Chimera Integrations recently completed a security upgrade at UHS Hospital in Binghamton.




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The Ins and Outs of HazCom Training

This white paper contains valuable tips and insights from J. J. Keller’s experts to help employers build strong hazcom training programs, covering requirements for labeling, safety data sheets and more.




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Workplace Safety: Be Informed – Be Proactive – Be Compliant

A new white paper offers actionable tips and insights from J. J. Keller’s experts to help you better understand the features of a successful, OSHA-compliant safety program.




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OSHA’s Top 10 Violations: How Does Your Compliance Program Stack Up?

This white paper from J. J. Keller’s environmental, health and safety experts provides a detailed listing of the most cited OSHA standards across all industries, along with proven tips to help you reduce risk and ensure compliance.




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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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The Ins and Outs of HazCom Training

This white paper features in-depth guidance from J. J. Keller’s experts to help you build and maintain a strong hazard communication program. It covers OSHA requirements for labeling, Safety Data Sheets and more.




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Hazardous Chemicals 101: Understanding the Difference Between Hazmat, Hazcom and Hazwaste

Written by J. J. Keller’s workplace safety and compliance experts, this white paper provides an overview of the differences between hazardous materials, hazard communication and hazardous waste, along with the regulations that apply to them.




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Insights Report: Busting Myths and Building Communities

The Avetta "Insights" report takes real-world data from active company programs to share learnings with the industry and empower global risk leaders to make better-informed decisions and create a safer, more sustainable world.




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Choosing Quality Over Compromise. The Footwear Story on the Railroad.

There’s no doubt about it, working on a railroad can be tough on work boots. See how Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad realized the importance of quality and durability when it came to protecting its crew with the right footwear for the job.




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Bringing Safety and Compliance to Workers in Multiple Locations

How does a major automotive group with 75 locations in nine states ensure that thousands of technicians are wearing top-quality safety footwear that meets all job requirements? Get the case study.




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Managing Subcontractor Risks: Ensuring Compliance & Mitigating Disruptions in Complex Supply Chains

Managing the tangled network of contractors and subcontractors with whom your business partners is a complex, time-consuming challenge.




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COVID-19 pandemic: CDC issues interim cleaning, disinfection recommendations after exposure

Washington — In light of emerging data on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released interim environmental cleaning and disinfection recommendations for community facilities with suspected or confirmed cases of the potentially deadly respiratory illness.