Federal Transit Administration proposes changes to safety plan Security Staff May 31, 2023 The FTA has proposed updates to the National Public Safety Plan to create a blueprint for transit agencies to adopt stronger safety measures.Read More
Prepare for severe weather ahead of hurricane season Security Staff May 30, 2023 The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1, meaning security leaders need to prepare for potential severe weather with a disaster response plan.Read More
Ohio children's hospital cited by OSHA for workplace violence Security Staff May 29, 2023 A federal investigation found that a children's hospital in Columbus, Ohio, failed to protect employees from workplace violence and serious injuries. Read More
Four additional states cite Dollar Tree with workplace hazards Security Staff May 26, 2023 Nine Dollar Tree locations in four states have received workplace safety violations from OSHA. Hazards include blocked exits and chemical exposure.Read More
San Antonio updates security radio system Security Staff May 26, 2023 The Alamo Area Regional Radio System was completed for public service security. All agencies are now on the same system without needing patches.Read More
Resin and circuitry company cited by OSHA for chemical exposure risks Security Staff May 22, 2023 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Durez Corp. for chemical exposure and explosion risks of resin and circuitry workers.Read More
Georgia facilities cited for hazardous material violations Security Staff May 17, 2023 OSHA cited two Georgia facilities for exposing employees to hazardous materials after screening tests found workers had elevated levels of arsenic. Read More
Railway Safety Act targets hazardous waste Security Staff May 16, 2023 After negotiations, the Railway Safety Act of 2023 has been moved to the Senate floor following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.Read More
OSHA rules USPS wrongfully terminates employee for reporting an injury Security Staff May 12, 2023 Following an OSHA investigation, a Tacoma federal court determined that USPS wrongfully retaliated against an employee for reporting an injury. Read More
Managing false threats to schools to prepare for real emergencies David Rogers May 12, 2023 As school districts grapple with the threat of mass shootings, they are also dealing with a record number of false active shooter reports in U.S. Read More