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In July of 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced their newest initiative aimed at preventing workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments. This NEP comes as a direct response to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which revealed considerably elevated injury and illness […]

Train derailments are catastrophic events that can have far-reaching consequences, from loss of life and property damage to disruptions in transportation networks. Among the many factors contributing to derailments, overheating wheel bearings stand out as a significant risk. These bearings, vital components in a train’s wheel assembly, can lead to friction-induced overheating, ultimately resulting in […]

Over a month before the official start of summer, we are seeing an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves. From California to Spain, Thailand and more, heatwaves are currently threatening people, property and productivity around the world. Many countries are reporting record-breaking temperatures and prolonged heat waves. Heat Waves occur when high […]

Schools are required to maintain various industry compliance standards, depending on their location and the type of institution. Some common compliance standards that schools need to follow include: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and […]

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), chemical hazards are present in 13% of all workplace fatalities. It is important for employers to prioritize workplace safety measures to prevent hazardous chemical leaks and protect the health and well-being of their workers. The best method for proactively detecting chemical leaks before downtime and […]

According to the Consumer Price Index by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumers paid 14.3% more for electricity in 2022, on average, than in 2021. This is more than double the overall 6.5% rise in prices. Now in 2023, we are only seeing energy costs continuing to rise. It has never been more critical […]

We’ve discussed in previous articles how Room Alert helps improve employee and workplace safety as well as maintain industry compliance. From obvious applications such as high temperature leading to heat-related illnesses and water damage causing slips and falls, there is a long list of environmental factors that can jeopardize worker safety. To continue our article […]

In our most recent worker safety article, we discussed how important high temperatures & flood monitoring is to keeping employees safe and complying with federal guidelines. Monitoring for environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and water/flooding are a great start to preventing costly downtime and damage. However, for employers, there is much more to consider […]

Since April of 2022, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented a National Emphasis Program regarding Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards. This national program, as well as the upcoming federal mandates, are in response to the millions of U.S. workers that are exposed to heat in their workplaces. Heat is […]

Extreme heat can quickly threaten your customers, employees, students, tenants, sensitive data and inventory. Heat waves kill more Americans than many other natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes and hurricanes. Heat waves can also cause blackouts and power outages. The direct and indirect impacts of heatwaves can lead to costly and irreversible disasters. While it […]