Lockout

VelocityEHS Adds Innovative Permit to Work and Contractor Management Capabilities with Acquisition of OneLook Systems

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The deal adds the OneLook Systems Control of Work solution, which includes Permit-to-Work, Contractor Management and Lockout/Tagout capabilities, to the award-winning VelocityEHS cloud software platform.

Key Points: 
  • The deal adds the OneLook Systems Control of Work solution, which includes Permit-to-Work, Contractor Management and Lockout/Tagout capabilities, to the award-winning VelocityEHS cloud software platform.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThis acquisition is another important milestone for VelocityEHS as we expand our global reach and provide customers with the best options to simplify worksite safety and compliance.
  • OneLook Systems is a fast-growing SaaS business that we believe will accelerate even faster as a solution under the VelocityEHS platform.
  • The OneLook Systems software streamlines this process by giving users greater visibility of all work and permit activity\xe2\x80\x94including all approved, awaiting approval, closed, cancelled, and rejected permits\xe2\x80\x94from a single source.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re excited to be joining the VelocityEHS family,\xe2\x80\x9d said Pat King, CEO and co-founder of OneLook Systems.

Marathon Lockout of St. Paul Park Refinery Teamsters Enters Second Week

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Friday, January 29, 2021

ET to update investors and analysts of the ongoing lockout by Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) of unionized workers at the company's St. Paul Park refinery.

Key Points: 
  • ET to update investors and analysts of the ongoing lockout by Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) of unionized workers at the company's St. Paul Park refinery.
  • Nearly 200 workers at the St. Paul Park refinery, represented by Teamsters Local 120, were locked out of the facility on Friday, January 22 following a 24-hour unfair labor practice strike and unconditional offer to return to work.
  • The St. Paul Park refinery is a key Speedway supplier across the midwestern United States.
  • Teamsters Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Seven & I Holdings, Co. LTD InvestorConference Call
    Email Dan Willett ( [email protected] ) to register for the call.

Free COVID-19 Teacher Sign-Kit for Classrooms

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

A survey of teachers done by the federal Department of Education released in 2018 showed that 94% of K-12 teachers spend their own money to provide supplies for their classrooms.

Key Points: 
  • A survey of teachers done by the federal Department of Education released in 2018 showed that 94% of K-12 teachers spend their own money to provide supplies for their classrooms.
  • As these teachers enter into one of the most dangerous and challenging school years in recent memory, it is unlikely their classrooms will have everything they need to stay safe.
  • The posters are sized for printing on standard printer paper sizes such as 8.5" x11" or 11" x17."
  • Since 1976, Accuform has led the safety identification industry as a manufacturer of facility safety signs, tags, labels, banners, lockout/tagout and more.

Netwrix Reinvents Account Lockout Examiner Freeware to Support Remote Workforces

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Netwrix, a vendor that makes data security easy,announced today the upgrade of Netwrix Account Lockout Examiner.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Netwrix, a vendor that makes data security easy,announced today the upgrade of Netwrix Account Lockout Examiner.
  • With Netwrix Account Lockout Examiner, IT professionals are able to:
    Netwrix Account Lockout Examiner frees IT professionals from the tedious and error-prone task of manually analyzing cryptic log entries.
  • "We are very excited to introduce a new version of Netwrix Account Lockout Examiner, which many IT professionals already know and love.
  • To learn more about Netwrix Account Lockout Examiner and download this free tool, please visit https://www.netwrix.com/account_lockout_examiner.html .

Refinery workers ratify tentative agreement with Co-op

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Monday, June 22, 2020

REGINA, SK, June 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 594 members have ratified a tentative agreement with Co-op Refinery, ending a six-month lockout of 730 workers by Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL).

Key Points: 
  • REGINA, SK, June 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 594 members have ratified a tentative agreement with Co-op Refinery, ending a six-month lockout of 730 workers by Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL).
  • The new collective agreement maintains the defined benefit pension plan and the company matched employee savings plan for existing workers.
  • "This was the first, and hopefully last, work stoppage in our local's 78 years of faithfully providing the Co-op Refinery with our dedicated labour.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Perdue is Hosting a Hiring Event to Fill Multiple Production Positions for Their St. Claire Shores Facility

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Adheres to all safety requirements, including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.

Key Points: 
  • Adheres to all safety requirements, including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.
  • Must be able to stand/walk for continuous periods without leaving the work area.
  • Must be able to grasp, hold, and turn with hands and wrists continuously throughout shift.
  • Must be able to safely lift and carry 29-49 lbs., continuously and independently
    Must be able to safely lift and carry 50+ lbs.

Clarion Safety Systems Offers New COVID-19 Safety Products

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

Many safety professionals are unaware of the progress made in safety sign design standards over the past decade, leading to safety signs being out of sync with today's best practices.

Key Points: 
  • Many safety professionals are unaware of the progress made in safety sign design standards over the past decade, leading to safety signs being out of sync with today's best practices.
  • Clarion Safety also accepts media inquiries and speaking opportunities related to workplace safety and risk and visual communications best practices.
  • Clarion Safety Systems, LLC, is the leading designer and manufacturer of visual safety solutions that help customers in more than 180 industries worldwide to make their products and premises safer.
  • Clarion offers a full range of standard and custom products including machinery safety labels, environmental and facility safety signs, pipe and valve identification markings, lockout/tagout products, and safety-grade photoluminescent egress path-marking escape systems.

Canada’s unions join Unifor’s call to end 60-day lockout

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Monday, February 3, 2020

OTTAWA, Feb. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a 60-day lockout of refinery workers in Regina that has included picket lines and arrests, Canadas unions are calling for this lockout to end.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Feb. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a 60-day lockout of refinery workers in Regina that has included picket lines and arrests, Canadas unions are calling for this lockout to end.
  • The union has demonstrated a strong desire to bargain with their employer to get back to work, said CLC President Hassan Yussuff.
  • Today, Im calling on CLCs affiliates to extend their support to these workers, and pressure the employer to bargain in good faith.
  • Its time to end this lockout.

The Master Lock Company Showcases New Grip Tight™ Plus Circuit Breaker Lockout Devices At 2019 NSC Congress & Expo

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

With experts anticipating LOTO to be a top-cited violation again in 2019, The Master Lock Company will underscore the importance of end-to-end safety lockout solutions that help businesses navigate lockout/tagout compliance at the 2019 NSC Congress & Expo.

Key Points: 
  • With experts anticipating LOTO to be a top-cited violation again in 2019, The Master Lock Company will underscore the importance of end-to-end safety lockout solutions that help businesses navigate lockout/tagout compliance at the 2019 NSC Congress & Expo.
  • Fittingly at this year's NSC Congress & Expo, The Master Lock Company will unveil its new family of Grip Tight Plus Circuit Breaker Lockout devices, designed to take the guesswork out of circuit breaker lockout.
  • "The new Grip Tight Plus Circuit Breaker Lockout devices are the latest example of our unmatched ability to provide end-to-end safety solutions, from industry-leading safety padlocks and innovative lockout products to comprehensive on-site lockout consulting, procedure and lockout management system development."
  • Master Lock Company LLC is an operating unit of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., a leading consumer brands company.

Locked-Out Steelworkers to Rally for Fair Contract at Dow Chemical

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Monday, June 3, 2019

Since then, 235 skilled union workers at Rohm and Hass Texas, a wholly owned subsidiary of multimillion-dollar corporate giant Dow Chemical, have been locked out of their jobs.

Key Points: 
  • Since then, 235 skilled union workers at Rohm and Hass Texas, a wholly owned subsidiary of multimillion-dollar corporate giant Dow Chemical, have been locked out of their jobs.
  • The company made the decision to impose the lockout after workers twice overwhelmingly rejected unfair contract proposals from the company, despite repeated offers from the union workers to remain on the job while negotiations continued.
  • Photo and video opportunities will be available at this event.
  • For more information, contact USW District 13 Sub-Director Ben Lilienfeld at 832-373-9754.