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Charles County Public Schools in Maryland is utilizing new active shooter detection and notification technology to improve school safety. 

An oil and gas company been cited by OSHA for health and safety violations after an employee suffered fatal exposure to hydrogen sulfide.

President Biden announced an executive order to increase background checks for firearm sales and improve the effective use of “red flag” laws.

The Association of American Railroads announced next steps in improving freight rail safety following recent passenger and freight derailments.

Security and risk management leaders face a rapidly expanding threat landscape, requiring them to improve risk mitigation and emergency response.

Hospital security must be vigilant about who is granted access to the premises to ensure the safety of hospital doctors, nurses and other staff.

Dollar General was cited for blocked fire exits and extinguishers. Dollar General Corp. is included in OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

The State of Physical Security Entering 2023 report from Pro-Vigil found that 28% of organizations saw an increase in security incidents in 2022.

Healthcare workers view patient violence and impacts of burnout/mental health as greatest safety concerns, according to a recent safety report.

The county of Rockland, New York is rolling out a new bus safety program that works by having cameras detect when vehicles pass a stopped bus.