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Texas government publishes ‘plain language’ guide on workers’ comp terms

Austin, TX — The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has published a plain language glossary intended to make workers’ comp insurance easier to understand.




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Lockout/tagout software

LINK360 Desktop Software is designed to replace Brady’s current LockoutPro software. This software lets environmental, health, and safety and facility managers create lockout/tagout procedures using short or long forms.




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Ergonomically engineered gloves

Ambi-Dex Gloves with Grippaz Technology feature a fish scale pattern for unparalleled grip performance.




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Ergonomic flooring

How does ergonomic flooring benefit the employee and the employer in today’s work environment?




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Know the benefits of an ergonomics program

What are the top benefits of an ergonomics program?




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Working ergonomically

After providing training and proper equipment, why are we still seeing ergonomics injuries?




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Got ideas to ‘Beat the Heat’? OSHA wants to know

Washington — OSHA has launched a national competition for the best tools and resources on the dangers of heat exposure – indoors and outdoors – at work.




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Oregon logging deaths prompt toolbox talks

Portland, OR – Three preventable logging fatalities in Oregon have prompted a new set of discussion points for supervisors to share with their crews.




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3 fatalities prompt toolbox talks from Oregon FACE

Portland, OR – The Oregon Occupational Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has released new toolbox talks focusing on three fatal incidents.




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HAI Smart Grid Product Line Granted ZigBee Smart Energy Gold Certification

Home Automation Inc. (HAI), New Orleans, a manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that its wireless energy management suite was certified as a golden unit for ZigBee® Smart Energy Profile 1.1.




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Monitronics Dealers To Go Paperless With ‘E-Contract’ Application

Monitronics International's new application, eContract, enables its dealers to fill out contract information electronically. The new application eliminates the hard-copy paperwork that is traditionally filled out for a new customer contract.




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Mine operators should go beyond compliance to protect miners from black lung: report

Washington — A “fundamental shift” is needed in the mining industry’s approach to coal dust exposure to help mitigate a surge in black lung disease among underground coal miners, according a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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Do Lighting and Security Go Together?<BR>Brighten Your Bottom Line with Lighting Control

Customers never have to come home to a dark house when the lighting is turned on by this wireless controller.Widely perceived as a residential crime deterrent, lighting is a natural




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San Diego County Monitors Shoreline for Beach Replenishment Project

The Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter partnered with CoastalCOMS to install digital cameras networked with Milestone XProtect® Corporate to monitor wave breaks and sand lines.




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Government undercounts agriculture injuries, study says

Sacramento, CA – Federal agency statistics vastly undercount the number of nonfatal injuries and illnesses in the agricultural industry, according to a new study from the University of California Davis School of Medicine.




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Retail exemption for PSM standard must undergo rulemaking process, appeals court rules

Washington – OSHA failed to follow federal rulemaking requirements when it used a memorandum to announce a revised definition of retail facilities exempt from the Process Safety Management Standard, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled.




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Category Winners of 2020 ESX Innovation Award Announced

These products and services were selected by an independent panel of judges based on a set of criteria that considered innovation, end user experience, response to market need and more.




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Solis Energy & Magos Systems Announce Strategic Technology Partnership

According to the announcement, Solis Energys commitment to reliable outdoor power solutions aligns with Magos Systems advanced AI-powered radar detection technology.




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OSHA’s revised rule on injury and illness data submission undergoing final review

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.




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OSHA’s revised recordkeeping rule to go into effect Jan. 1

Washington — OSHA has finalized its revised rule on submitting annual injury and illness data.




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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act set to go into effect June 18

Washington — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has published a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, including guidance to provide workers with more clarity on the law – and employers with a better understanding of their responsibilities.




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Oregon OSHA names winners of annual student competition

Salem, OR — Students from Silverton and Hermiston high schools took first-place prizes in this year’s Oregon OSHA media contest to promote young worker safety and health awareness.




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Safety I and Safety II: Different approaches with the same goal, experts say

Orlando, FL — Safety I and Safety II have divergent viewpoints, but they can be united and aligned into “Safety Seriously.”




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OSHA seeks comment on interim final rule governing whistleblower protections

Washington — OSHA is asking for public input on an interim final rule that governs the whistleblower protections provision of the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019.




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Lockout/tagout safety

The OSHA lockout/tagout standard outlines practices and procedures required to prevent the flow of dangerous energy while employees are servicing equipment. This includes all sources of energy, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical and thermal.




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Brivo Expands Brivo Wallet Pass Mobile Credentials With Google Wallet

At ISC West, Booth #20045, Brivo has announced the launch of support for Google Wallet mobile credentials to provide frictionless access with the tap of a phone. 




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Safety goggles

Action Goggles are made for welding and grinding environments, as well as for use in chemical labs.




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Splash goggle/faceshield

The Vader Combo is a vented goggle with a faceshield that combines full-face impact and wetness protection with unparalleled anti-fog properties.




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Safety goggles

SafeVision LLC has expanded its specialty frame selection with the inclusion of ANSI Z87.1 safety-certified goggles.




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Goggles

Allegro Action Goggles are made for welding and grinding environments.




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Dust goggle/spectacle

The Grasshopper is a versatile dust goggle/spectacle for workers who move between temperature extremes. A soft, comfortable EVA foam dust filter with built-in air channels fills the gap between the goggles and the worker’s face to keep dust out.




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Safety goggle

The co-injected, vented frame on the Pilot Neo guarantees worker comfort, while its neoprene strap improves its resistance to temperature, fire, tearing and chemical products.




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Anti-fog goggles

With its anti-fog coating and anti-scratch treatment, Vader Goggles are designed to help keep workers’ vision clear.




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Going the ‘Extra’ Mile

Custom Alarm, based in Rochester, Minn., is on a winning streak. 




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BLOG: Do You Know the 5 Hidden Ways to Go Green With Video Surveillance?

Is the physical security industry doing its part to reduce our environmental impact on the world? Being green is all about using fewer raw materials and expending less energy.




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BLOG: Going Green with HID Global

Corporate America has entered an age when corporate social responsibility is more than just an altruistic pursuit. Companies of all sizes, in all industries, are feeling pressure to save money and simultaneously meet the growing demand for environmental responsibility and accountability.




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Electronic Contracts: Legally ‘Going Green’

There are a variety of ways for an alarm company to spread its green footprint. One of the most commonly discussed and easily considered areas of going green is the reduction of the use of paper.




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How to Use Google My Business to Gain More Customers

Learn how to use Google Business Profile to increase your search traffic.




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Why SaaS Presents a Golden Opportunity for Security Installers

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.




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i-PRO Establishes Pioneering AI Governance Framework and Ethics Committee

With the rapid spread of AI products and services, i-PRO said there has been a worldwide demand for companies to utilize AI responsibly.




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Cargo pilots should be included in rest regulations, association says

Louisville, KY – To mark the one-year anniversary of a plane crash that killed two UPS pilots, the Independent Pilots Association has renewed calls to address fatigue.




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Legislation would extend rest requirements to cargo pilots

Washington – Cargo pilots would receive the same legal protections against fatigued flying as passenger aircraft pilots under legislation recently introduced in the Senate.




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NTSB makes recommendations for preventing lithium battery fires on cargo planes

Washington – In an effort to prevent overheating, fires and explosions on cargo planes, officials from the National Transportation Safety Board have issued a pair of safety recommendations regarding the bulk shipment of lithium batteries.




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UN agency bans lithium batteries as cargo on passenger planes

Washington – The United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization has banned all shipments of lithium-ion batteries as cargo on passenger planes because of possible fire risks.




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Final rule governs air transport of lithium-ion batteries

Washington — A final rule from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will regulate the transport of lithium-ion batteries shipped by air.




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Disposable gloves: Good for industrial applications?

How effective are disposable gloves for industrial applications?




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Ergonomic glove

The MechPro Grand Explorer glove provides a more ergonomic solution with a high-visibility back and padded reflective knuckle straps to create awareness and help reduce injuries. The glove offers ANSI Level 2 cut protection and vinyl molded fingers for greater dexterity and additional protection. The Grand Explorer is available with a full-synthetic or full-leather palm.

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Is paid sick leave good for business?

Cleveland — Paid sick leave benefits employees and their employers, a review of 22 years of research has concluded.




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Government shutdown would be ‘very concerning,’ OSHA’s Doug Parker says

A government shutdown would limit OSHA inspections to “life and property,” and a new initiative on respirable crystalline silica wouldn’t “get off the ground,” agency administrator Doug Parker said Sept. 27.




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A quick, accurate way to determine if a chemical causes cancer? Researchers say they’ve got one

Boston — A group of researchers from the Boston University schools of medicine and public health has developed what it calls a “fast, accurate and cost-effective approach” to test whether certain chemicals increase people’s cancer risk.