Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000

Utilizing technology to improve safety on high-risk work sites

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Friday, February 24, 2023

Brigade Electronics looks at how utilizing technology can improve safety.

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Brigade Electronics looks at how utilizing technology can improve safety.
Health and safety legislation has gone a long way to help prevent such tragedies from occurring.
In the US, an employer can face large financial penalties and imprisonment if found guilty of breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Due to advancements in radar technology, radar systems are becoming more popular as a means of protecting workers in challenging conditions.

Utilizing technology to improve safety on high-risk work sites

Retrieved on:

Friday, February 24, 2023

Brigade Electronics looks at how utilizing technology can improve safety.

Key Points:

Brigade Electronics looks at how utilizing technology can improve safety.
Health and safety legislation has gone a long way to help prevent such tragedies from occurring.
In the US, an employer can face large financial penalties and imprisonment if found guilty of breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Due to advancements in radar technology, radar systems are becoming more popular as a means of protecting workers in challenging conditions.

Heart to Heart CPR Raises Awareness of Ontario's NEW Workplace Naloxone Requirements Effective June 1, 2023

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

For up to two years, Ontario will provide one free nasal spray naloxone kit per workplace and free naloxone training for up to two workers per workplace.

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For up to two years, Ontario will provide one free nasal spray naloxone kit per workplace and free naloxone training for up to two workers per workplace.
Training requirements must include how to recognize opioid poisoning, how to administer naloxone , and being acquainted with any hazards related to the administration of naloxone .
Oftentimes naloxone alone is not enough to assist a worker who is unconscious and experiencing opioid poisoning in the workplace.
To conclude, not all employers have to comply with the OHSA requirements to provide naloxone in the workplace.

The Chertoff Group's Security Risk Management Consulting Methodology Receives Renewed SAFETY Act Designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chertoff Group, a global security advisory firm, today announced that its Security Risk Management Consulting Methodology was approved for renewed SAFETY Act designation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The proprietary methodology was developed to enable organizations to assess, mitigate and monitor physical and cyber security risks to their operations. The service helps clients assess current security measures against relevant threat scenarios, and then build out and validate that a security program effectively defends against these threats. The methodology is flexible and modular, so it can be applied to address risks specific to an organization's unique operating environment.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chertoff Group , a global security advisory firm, today announced that its Security Risk Management Consulting Methodology was approved for renewed SAFETY Act designation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The proprietary methodology was developed to enable organizations to assess, mitigate and monitor physical and cyber security risks to their operations.
We are one of the few consultancies to achieve SAFETY Act designation, which is a testament to our commitment to risk-based security.
Designation means our approach to risk management is validated to a high standard," said Michael Chertoff, co-founder and executive chairman of The Chertoff Group.

Kastle Systems and CLEAR Partner to Create New and Seamless Ways to Access Spaces Safely and Securely

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

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"Kastle Systems and CLEAR are providing an important technology solution for companies seeking an easy and effective way to administer and enforce office health and safety policies with minimal administrative burden," said Mark Ein, Chair of Kastle Systems.

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"Kastle Systems and CLEAR are providing an important technology solution for companies seeking an easy and effective way to administer and enforce office health and safety policies with minimal administrative burden," said Mark Ein, Chair of Kastle Systems.
"Beyond this immediate use case, we are excited to partner with CLEAR to create new and seamless ways to access designated spaces safely and securely for anyone who comes to a building, including visitors, vendors and employees.
For more information about KastleSafeSpaces, KastleAccess or any of the other advanced security innovations from Kastle Systems, contactJake Heinz, Chief Marketing Officer at [email protected] .
CLEAR is at the highest level of security by U.S. government regulators and is also certified as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology under the SAFETY Act.

CLEAR and Checkr Partner on Frictionless Background Check Process

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Monday, August 30, 2021

CLEAR removes the need for burdensome procedures for an applicant to confirm their identity while infusing a new level of security in the process.

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CLEAR removes the need for burdensome procedures for an applicant to confirm their identity while infusing a new level of security in the process.
Candidates who choose to will leverage CLEAR's mobile technology to quickly and easily verify their identity before engaging with Checkr's background check process.
"CLEAR and Checkr partnering together brings tremendous value to our joint customers, enhancing the investment they have made in background checks and identity verification services.
Our People Trust Platform uses AI and machine learning to help tens of thousands of companies modernize their background check process and make hiring safer, more efficient, and inclusive.