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Policy windows for the environment: Tips for improving the uptake of scientific knowledge











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Why it takes so long to get a doctor’s appointment, Screen time linked to delayed development in babies, Heirloom Tomato Salad

This week Zorba and Karl talk about why it takes so long to get a doctor appointment, and they examine new research showing screen time is linked to delayed development […]




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Israel Takes Out Key Leader in War with Hezbollah | CBN NewsWatch October 23, 20

Secretary of State of Blinken in Israel again pushing for a ceasefire- with Israel considering some possibilities, Israel continues to plan to strike Iran, Israel confirms it eliminated the upcoming leader of Hezbollah- Hashem Safieddine, and ...




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Mistakes When Exiting Your Business

You don’t know what you don’t know.




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Metal Cladding Tiles Helps Airport Design Take Flight

Loading docks generally aren’t known for their stylishness, but a new such structure at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is breaking with that tradition. The addition of glass curtainwall and a protective overhang clad in copper-toned metal tiles create a real visual pop in the middle of the airport’s runway area.




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Take the Stucco Off: Exterior Stucco and EIFS Claddings

You may recall the sensationalized attack on the EIFS claddings back around 2005 where it was a top news story.




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Building Information Modeling (BIM) and What it Means for Takeoff

As the construction industry relies more and more on BIM for building projects, there is pressure mounting for the cost estimator to use BIM for takeoffs.




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Greg Guyka: Three Reasons to Take the Digital Leap

When JBKnowledge conducted its 2018 Construction Technology Report, more than 60 percent of the nearly 3,000 construction pros reported still relying on spreadsheets as part of their estimating process.




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Almost seven million people predicted to take part in this year’s Big Help Out, organisers say

This weekend’s event is offering more than a million volunteering opportunities through its app




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Millions of people take part in second Big Help Out, organisers say

The Prime Minister and the Labour Party leader all got involved in the volunteering event over the weekend




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Trustees and volunteer managers urged to take part in study

A group of more than 40 volunteering organisations is surveying people in London as part of efforts to draw up a volunteering action plan for the capital




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Take extra care when using canned air

Have you ever used a canned air product to clean off your computer keyboard? Despite its name, canned air is not the air you breathe. That means it can be hazardous if not used correctly.




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Steel Safety Day to take place in April

Brussels – The World Steel Association recently announced the launch of Steel Safety Day, to take place April 28 in conjunction with World Safety Day.




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White House takes steps to protect workers from extreme heat

Washington — President Joe Biden is directing OSHA to “ramp up” enforcement to protect workers from extreme heat and to issue a hazard alert.




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Wind Project Takes Equipment Beyond Security

The University of Minnesota’s UMore Park wind energy research site in Rosemount, Minn. is not a typical security installation. In fact, security is only secondary to the needs of this project. Yet, Tom Fuxa, director of sales for Plymouth, Minn.-based Paragon Solutions Group Inc., saw an opportunity to apply security technology to this unique project.




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NIOSH to convenience store owners: Take steps to protect workers from violence

Washington – Simple changes to the store environment can help convenience store owners protect their employees from work-related violence, NIOSH researchers claim in a recent blog post.




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Will OSHA ‘recalibrate’ VPP? Agency schedules stakeholder meeting

Washington – Seeking to revamp its Voluntary Protection Programs, OSHA has scheduled a stakeholder meeting on July 17 at the Department of Labor’s Frances Perkins Building.




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Whistleblower Protection Program: OSHA pilot program aims to streamline complaint intake process

Washington — OSHA is testing a “streamlined” process of filtering complaints via a yearlong Whistleblower Protection Program pilot program.




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Key Takeaways From Top Systems Integrators Report

Recently I had the pleasure of returning in person to one of my favorite conferences, PSA TEC. Consisting of owners and members of the largest integrator consortium in the world, it is a great place to really hear what is on the minds of systems integrators.




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A Fresh Take on LEED

Since its inception, LEED has been at the forefront of the green building industry, pushing those new to green building to adopt sustainable practices and encouraging tried-and-true experts to bring their specialties to the table.




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Decisions, Decisions: What’s at Stake in Selecting a Marketing Agency

Regardless of who starts the process, finding the right marketing company is not for the faint of heart, particularly if you are in the physical security industry.




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AVS-01 Rollout: Insights from Alarm & Monitoring Industry Stakeholders

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.





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PSA TEC State of the Industry: AI Integration & Workforce Development Take Center Stage

Key insights from the PSA TEC 2024 "State of the Industry" panel, where industry leaders discussed trends in AI adoption, private equity investment, regulatory challenges and strategies for workforce development in the security sector.




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NFPA challenges firefighters, EMTs to take safety and health quiz

Quincy, MA – To mark International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week (June 14-20), the National Fire Protection Association has created an interactive quiz for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other fire service workers.




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Take this quiz to learn how much you know about alcohol use and abuse

How much do you know about alcohol and its effects? Take this quiz from the Fall 2018 issue of Family Safety & Health to find out.




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Steelworkers take note as Chemical Safety Board leaders vie to ‘rebuild’ agency

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.




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Would you take a pay cut in exchange for a safer workplace?

Addison, TX — Nearly half of workers in a recent survey say they’d take a pay cut to work for an employer with a better safety culture.




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Tech Session takes a look at OSHA’s ‘current activities’

Houston — When OSHA revised its rules for reporting severe injuries in 2014, agency officials were not sure what to expect, Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, said Monday during the “OSHA Current Activities Update” Technical Session at the 2018 National Safety Council Congress & Expo.




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NIOSH black lung screening program takes to the road

Washington — In an effort to detect cases of black lung disease, NIOSH will offer free, confidential health screenings for current and former coal miners in Indiana and Texas.




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Take a Closer Look

Vivint has had a disputed ride to its place as the No. 4 company in the industry on the SDM 100, but its bold “first adopter” attitude of new technologies is helping make security a “Best Buy” and opening new growth — and that needs to be recognized.




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SDM 2022 Dealer of the Year Takes Care of Business

When it comes to maintaining relationships with customers, this company is at the top of its game, all while increasing revenue and keeping employees healthy, happy and engaged. 




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Pentagon takes steps to protect warfighters from blast-related brain injury

Washington — A recent memo from the Department of Defense lists new requirements intended to protect military personnel from brain and cognitive trauma associated with blast overpressure.




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FMCSA requests CMV stakeholder input on driver ‘detention time’

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for stakeholder input on how detention – the time a commercial motor vehicle driver spends during loading and unloading – affects roadway safety.




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OSHA poster and video show the right way to put on, take off a respirator

Washington — OSHA recently released a poster and video that detail seven steps to properly put on and remove a respirator at work.




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Take steps to prevent eyestrain

Do you ever find yourself rubbing your eyes, blinking repeatedly and looking away from your computer screen? You may be experiencing eyestrain.




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‘Take the time to know and understand the steps’ of tower modification, new video advises

Watertown, SD — A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors highlights the importance of understanding and following the proper sequence of performing tower modifications.




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All About You: Take a deep breath

Practicing mindful breathing can help you relieve stress and focus on the present moment, safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says.




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Stakeholders debate potential benefits, disadvantages of I2P2 standard

Washington – Four stakeholders recently debated the merits of an OSHA injury and illness prevention program standard.




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Truckers: What’s your take on marijuana legalization?

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.




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Snap One Now Offers Cloud-Based Access Control from ProdataKey

With the plug-and-play PDK ecosystem, owners get easy-to-use tools to manage access, set schedules for timed access and much more the announcement states.




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Lead: Don’t take it home

Are you exposed to lead at work? You may be if you make or fix batteries or radiators; make or paint ceramics; melt, cast or grind lead, brass or bronze; tear down or remodel houses, buildings or bridges; or work with scrap metal, the California Department of Public Health says.




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Top OSHA Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

This detailed white paper features valuable guidance from J. J. Keller’s experts to ensure your training program is effective and OSHA-compliant. Learn how to identify your training needs, avoid common missteps and more.




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OSHA schedules stakeholder meeting on beryllium rule

Washington – OSHA has scheduled an informal public hearing in Washington to gather more input on the agency’s proposed rule on beryllium.