Washington — Legislation reintroduced March 11 by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS) would prohibit line speed increases in meat and poultry-processing plants during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington — Seeking to “best assess” the impact of increased line speeds on worker safety in poultry-processing plants, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service plans to study the effects.

Zentra’s integrated solutions (combining software, hardware and related services) — initially offered in the United States — will secure properties while enabling hassle-free access.

Don’t spend all your time focusing on the single-family residential sector. You should be including a strategy to capitalize on the multifamily housing trend. 

Here's why cellular backup security has become essential in ensuring continuous protection among the various options available.

A new study by Parks Associates reveals that smart building solutions are increasingly being adopted by multifamily properties, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

Can I use one attendant to electronically monitor multiple 1910.146 confined space entries?

Spot your knowledge gaps on OSHA regulations about confined spaces.

Denver – On the heels of a recent Purdue University study suggesting that a popular method for repairing water pipes can release hazardous chemicals into the air, the National Environmental Health Association will host a one-hour webinar on Oct. 5 to discuss potential risks to workers and the public.

Washington — OSHA has published a Safety and Health Information Bulletin intended to help underground utility workers and employers avoid hazards associated with horizontal directional drilling.

As the world’s first internationally approved standard on workplace health and safety, ISO 45001 offers a single definitive framework to improve the performance of occupational health and safety management systems.

Why should establishments develop and implement a safety and health program?

J. J. Keller’s Top EHS Practices white paper is a must-read for anyone looking to improve safety practices at their company. It offers real-world tips and insights on essential topics, including: Training; written safety plans; chemical management; audits and inspections; and more.

“Deliberately paying attention to your environment and inner feelings without judgment” can help strengthen safety, motivational speaker Richard Hawk says.

New York – New York state should amend its workers’ compensation regulation to require all private-sector employers to implement workplace safety and loss prevention programs, watchdog group Public Citizen stated in a report released May 6.

Washington – OSHA has released a new guidance document that focuses on how employers of temporary workers can comply with injury recording requirements.

Washington – OSHA has released new fact sheets for workers in the agriculture and maritime industries.

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.

If you find the prospect of workplace audits and inspections overwhelming, this e-book from KPA is for you. Experts make the processes as simple and painless as possible, breaking them down into manageable pieces for readers.

Now available, Bullet Fiber is ideal for wiring telecom connections and demarcation locations in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Active Guard ensures that the metadata describing the unique attributes of humans and vehicles captured by i-PRO cameras are seamlessly delivered to popular video management systems (VMS) from Milestone, Genetec, and others.

The B150 step-down converter offers an additional voltage in a FlexPower system by converting a higher input voltage to a lower output.

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.

Atlanta — Exposure control, safety training and medical monitoring are all needed to prevent occupational asthma among cannabis workers, a new study concludes.

Washington — The White House is calling on stakeholders across all sectors to “commit to save lives” by increasing training on – and access to – lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medications.

Washington – Musculoskeletal disorders account for between one-third and one-half of all injuries resulting in days away from work, job restriction or transfer in six major industries, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released April 13.

Honeywell has launched new online tools including an interactive fall clearance calculator.

Washington – In an effort to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders, NIOSH has released a mobile app based on the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, an internationally recognized standard for safe manual lifting.

UNITE is particularly suited to various property types, including Class A high-rise urban and Class B garden-style suburban properties, according to the announcement.

The FirstLane pedestrian speed gates prevent unauthorized access by physically blocking entry to unauthorized individuals.

According to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety, workplace bullying generally involves repeated incidents intended to “intimidate, offend, degrade or humiliate a particular person or group of people.”

Arcules, a provider of unified security-as-a-service solutions, announced that local Nebraska non-profit Together recently streamlined its security infrastructure through the Arcules unified cloud platform. 

The cloud to camera service will be available on select cameras from Axis, allowing users to access advanced video analytics at the edge, such as object detection, to better identify potential risks and increase situational awareness.

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.

The H-800 Series Full Brim Hard Hat features an innovative design that offers full-brim protection and a smooth ratchet suspension.

The JSP Full Brim line of hard hats helps protect a worker’s neck and ears from the sun’s UV rays.

Rapid Response fully deployed AVS-01 on Jan. 15, following two years of preparation and four months of beta testing.  

The Monitoring Association signed a multi-year managed services agreement with Mission Critical Partners to accelerate the rollout and development of the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol service, driving the development of ASAP’s next-generation, cloud-based solution.

OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy was put in place, in part, to keep employers who have workers on the same site from blaming each other when incidents occur or OSHA inspectors find hazards.

In this new white paper, J. J. Keller’s safety and regulatory experts address common questions they’ve received about ladders, stairs, pits, and platforms to help readers clearly understand how to protect workers and stay in compliance.

Written by J. J. Keller’s human resources experts, this free white paper delivers proven strategies for identifying, documenting and addressing unacceptable employee conduct. Download it now and promote a safe, respectful workplace!

Download this free white paper for what you should know about OSHA’s new workplace heat standards, how enforcement will be handled and what you can do to help keep workers safe.

Download this in-depth white paper that details OSHA requirements and jurisdiction to find out what is and isn’t covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, reporting and recording needs, OSHA inspections, and more.

This detailed white paper features valuable guidance from J. J. Keller’s experts to ensure your training program is effective and OSHA-compliant. Learn what is and isn’t covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, reporting and recording needs, OSHA inspections, and more.

Download this in-depth white paper that details OSHA requirements and jurisdiction to find out what is and isn’t covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, reporting and recording needs, OSHA inspections, and more.

OSHA’s 2023 final rule updating its electronic injury and illness reporting requirements went into effect in January, and the first reports under the revised requirements were already due to the agency on March 2.

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.

Washington — Although work-related hearing loss in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector is lower overall than most other industries, three specific subsectors “would benefit from continued hearing conservation efforts,” according to researchers from NIOSH.

Washington – A proposed OSHA rule that would update the permissible exposure limit for beryllium is under review by the Office of Management and Budget.

Washington – The construction industry should be exempt from OSHA’s forthcoming proposed rule on beryllium, according to a manufacturer of industrial abrasives.