Safety engineering

Zurich emphasizes worker wellbeing for Construction Safety Week

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Monday, May 3, 2021

Construction has the highest suicide rate across all industries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

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  • Construction has the highest suicide rate across all industries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
  • It was started by 40 firms in the Construction Industry Safety Initiative and the Incident and Injury Free CEO Forum.
  • Activities included on-site safety assessments and participation in safety committee meetings, Safety Week luncheons, training webinars, risk assessment updates and fall protection training, all with adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols.
  • Zurich North America is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets.

Werner To Offer On-Site and Virtual Safety Training To Thousands For Annual Safety Stand-Down Initiative

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Monday, May 3, 2021

In addition, construction pros can access virtual training options anytime through Werner\'s global learning platform at MyWernerCo.com .\n"Our commitment goes far beyond selling a climbing solution.

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  • In addition, construction pros can access virtual training options anytime through Werner\'s global learning platform at MyWernerCo.com .\n"Our commitment goes far beyond selling a climbing solution.
  • We are education experts that provide the highest performing products to maximize productivity and safety," said Josh Rizzo, Jobsite Safety & Security Director at WernerCo.
  • "With fall protection as a top OSHA violation, it\'s more critical than ever for Werner to provide educational safety training that offers a personal approach, while providing hands-on safety tips and practices.
  • Safety directors and professionals can sign up to participate at wernerco.com/training .\nThis May, Werner will offer two live webinars with two of the company\'s safety leaders.

An Essential Technology Upgrade for DoD Fleets

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Friday, April 30, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shift5, Inc., an operational technology data and cyber security company, has released an innovative solution for real-time predictive maintenance technology for Department of Defense weapon systems.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shift5, Inc., an operational technology data and cyber security company, has released an innovative solution for real-time predictive maintenance technology for Department of Defense weapon systems.
  • System operators and commanders have a need for a comprehensive analysis of their fleets\' data in real-time to better predict maintenance requirements.
  • This results in operators having to perform menial, error-prone tasks to collect information about their fleets.
  • With real-time, full-take data collection, Shift5 improves their predictive maintenance programs to accelerate diagnosis and reduce maintenance resource requirements.

AirBoss Announces Amended Credit Facilities

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

There are no other substantive changes to the Company\xe2\x80\x99s credit facilities.

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  • There are no other substantive changes to the Company\xe2\x80\x99s credit facilities.
  • AirBoss Defense Group is a global leader in personal and respiratory protective equipment and technology for the defense, healthcare, medical and first responder communities.
  • AirBoss Rubber Solutions is a top-tier North American custom rubber compounder with 500 million turn pounds of annual capacity.
  • AirBoss Engineered Products is a supplier of innovative anti-vibration solutions to the North American automotive market and other sectors.

Nevada's Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Desert Star Energy Center With Top Safety Honor

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b'LAS VEGAS, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada\'s Division of Industrial Relations recently recognized the Boulder City-based utility company Desert Star Energy Center (DSEC)for renewing its Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) status.

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  • b'LAS VEGAS, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada\'s Division of Industrial Relations recently recognized the Boulder City-based utility company Desert Star Energy Center (DSEC)for renewing its Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) status.
  • The company was first awarded the VPP in 2009 with recertifications in 2012, 2015 and 2020.
  • "\nDSEC is part of an elite group of businesses that have successfully entered the Nevada VPP program by maintaining exemplary safety and health protocol.
  • SCATS also offers Workplace Safety and Health Training classes in Northern and Southern Nevada.

Pacbrake releases its first-ever Electronic Air Shut-Off Valve, also known as Electronic Positive Air Shutdown (E-PAS)

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b"SURREY, British Columbia, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --With decades of experience in valving technology and electronics, Pacbrake introduces its first-ever Electronic Air Shut-Off Valve, commonly known as Electronic Positive Air Shutdown (E-PAS).

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  • b"SURREY, British Columbia, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --With decades of experience in valving technology and electronics, Pacbrake introduces its first-ever Electronic Air Shut-Off Valve, commonly known as Electronic Positive Air Shutdown (E-PAS).
  • A positive air shut-off valve is used as a safety device to prevent this condition.\nPowerHalt Air Intake Emergency Shut off valve by Pacbrake will starve the engine of air: safely and effectively shutting it down.
  • Current with today's standards, Pacbrake develops valves that push the limits on environments, temperatures, torques and control strategies.
  • One such product is PowerHalt Air Intake Shut-Off Valves that provide a complete air intake shutdown system, preventing catastrophic damage to equipment and personnel during a diesel engine runaway.\n"

Intelligent Artifacts Wins Air Force SBIR Award to Develop Certifiable ML for Aerospace Platforms

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

"Our founder, Sevak Avakians, along with the rest of the team at IA, has created a new category of \'Traceable Machine Learning\' which does just that.

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  • "Our founder, Sevak Avakians, along with the rest of the team at IA, has created a new category of \'Traceable Machine Learning\' which does just that.
  • "\nThe overall goal of this Phase I project is to begin third-party vetting of Intelligent Artifacts\' software and creating a plan to build a DO-178C Cert-kit.
  • "\nIntelligent Artifacts is a New York-based machine intelligence company dedicated to eliminating current AI shortcomings through the use of its Explainable, Computable, Interpretable, Traceable, Editable (ExCITE) AI framework, GAIuS.
  • GAIuS helps clients in the defense, aerospace, and emergency response domains in need of modular, flexible, and scalable ExCITE AI solutions for mission and safety-critical applications.

Promoting Safe Work Experiences for Teens - Division of Industrial Relations / Safety Consultation and Training

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

b"LAS VEGAS, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Division of Industrial Relations, Safety Consultation and Training Section, in cooperation with the United States Department of Labor, invites Nevadans to participate in the Empowering Teens in Their Workplaces Online Dialogue from April 19to April 30, 2021.\nIn July 2020, 46.7 percent of young people aged 16-24 were employed, many in retail, restaurant, agricultural and construction workplaces.Work in these industries can present serious hazards to worker safety and health, with young workers especially at risk due to both a lack of experience on the job and a lack of knowledge about their rights regarding occupational safety and health.\nThe Empowering Teens in Their Workplaces Online Dialogue is designedto bring teens, parents, caring adults, and employers together in a conversation around promoting positive and safe work experiences for teens.

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  • b"LAS VEGAS, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Division of Industrial Relations, Safety Consultation and Training Section, in cooperation with the United States Department of Labor, invites Nevadans to participate in the Empowering Teens in Their Workplaces Online Dialogue from April 19to April 30, 2021.\nIn July 2020, 46.7 percent of young people aged 16-24 were employed, many in retail, restaurant, agricultural and construction workplaces.Work in these industries can present serious hazards to worker safety and health, with young workers especially at risk due to both a lack of experience on the job and a lack of knowledge about their rights regarding occupational safety and health.\nThe Empowering Teens in Their Workplaces Online Dialogue is designedto bring teens, parents, caring adults, and employers together in a conversation around promoting positive and safe work experiences for teens.
  • Share your ideas on the best ways to engage and educate current and prospective teen workers about workplace rights, workplace hazards and exposure controls, and other related concerns for teens, including through social media.\nRegister at teenworkers.ideascale.com .
  • From April 19to April 30, share your ideas, and comment and vote on ideas submitted by others on how DOL can best provide teen workers, employers, and other influential adults with the resources they need to ensure the workplace is a safe and fair environment for teens, including teens with disabilities.\nVisit https://www.osha.gov/youngworkers/resources.html for OSHA's resource page for young workers, which includes tools and information about safety and health topics, federal and state laws concerning young workers, and educational resources for workers, parents and employers.
  • For more information on SCATS, including details on COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, resources and other materials offered by SCATS free of charge, please call 1-877-4SAFENV\n"

Intertek Accreditation for US PPE Center of Excellence Expanded to Include Consumer Face Mask Testing

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announces that the scope of accreditation for its North American Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Center of Excellence has been expanded to include evaluation of barrier face coverings to ASTM F3502.

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  • b'Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announces that the scope of accreditation for its North American Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Center of Excellence has been expanded to include evaluation of barrier face coverings to ASTM F3502.
  • With the expanded accreditation, Intertek will assess barrier face coverings to the requirements of the standard, providing manufacturers with test reports and labeling options to illustrate compliance.
  • Ensuring the performance and quality of fabric face masks is critical to helping mitigate risks associated with illnesses like COVID-19.
  • Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently, with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.\n'

Global Automotive Active Safety System Market (2021 to 2026) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

b'DUBLIN, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Active Safety System Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global automotive active safety system market reached a value of US$ 9.7 Billion in 2020.

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  • b'DUBLIN, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Active Safety System Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global automotive active safety system market reached a value of US$ 9.7 Billion in 2020.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global automotive active safety system market to reach a value of US$ 24.30 Billion by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 16.70% during 2021-2026.\nThe growing vehicle fleet and the consequent rise in the focus on vehicle safety are the key factors driving the demand for automotive active safety systems.
  • Moreover, the growing demand for autonomous vehicles is further driving the market as active safety systems form a crucial component in these vehicles.\nThis latest report provides a deep insight into the global automotive active safety system market covering all its essential aspects.
  • This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the global automotive active safety system market in any manner.\nThe report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Bosch, Continental, Delphi Technologies, ZF Friedrichshafen, Autoliv, Hyundai Mobis, Valeo, DENSO, Magna International, FLIR Systems, Infineon Technologies, Ficosa International S.A., Groupe PSA, Borg Warner Inc., CAx Software, etc.\nKey Questions Answered in This Report:\nHow has the global automotive active safety system market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?\nWhat are the key regional markets in the global automotive active safety system industry?\nWhat has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global automotive active safety system industry?\nWhat is the breakup of the market based on the product type?\nWhat is the breakup of the market based on the vehicle type?\nWhat is the breakup of the market based on the fuel type?\nWhat is the breakup of the market based on the offering?\nWhat are the various stages in the value chain of the global automotive active safety system industry?\nWhat are the key driving factors and challenges in the global automotive active safety system industry?\nWhat is the structure of the global automotive active safety system industry and who are the key players?\nWhat is the degree of competition in the global automotive active safety system industry?\nWhat are the profit margins in the global automotive active safety system industry?\n'