Today's News

Rave Mobile Safety Expands Corporate Offerings
FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Rave Mobile Safety, has launched the Rave Guardian for Business mobile app, which equips employees with communication tools and resources to connect with their organization and be better prepared in the event of an emergency. [FULL STORY]

Prevent Prolonged Downtime: Electrical Safety for Disaster Prep
ANDOVER, MA -- As today’s business and consumer economy becomes more driven by access to data, businesses can’t afford the cost of downtime, which can amount to millions in decreased productivity, reduced efficiency, lost data and reputational damage. [FULL STORY]

OSHA Urges Vigilance of Hazards Following Hurricane Florence
ATLANTA, GA -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration  urges emergency crews in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence to be aware of hazards from flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees, and storm debris. [FULL STORY]

ASSP Asks OSHA to Raise Awareness of Fall Protection Programs
PARK RIDGE, IL -- ASSP recently sent a letter to OSHA asking the agency to more strongly emphasize the need for comprehensive fall protection management programs in industry. [FULL STORY]

UTC Climate, Controls & Security Agrees to Acquire S2 Security
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL -- UTC Climate, Controls & Security has agreed to acquire S2 Security, developer of unified security and video management solutions. UTC Climate, Controls & Security is a provider of fire safety, security, building automation, heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems. [FULL STORY]

Readiness Systems Launches the First Remote AED Monitoring System
PORTLAND, OR -- Readiness Systems introduced AED Sentinel, the industry’s first remote AED monitoring system for every AED program. [FULL STORY]

Self-Driving Lift Truck Hopes to Revolutionize Material Handling Ops
CHICAGO -- OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics, announced the launch of the OTTO OMEGA, the world’s first truly self-driving lift truck. [FULL STORY]

Illinois American Water Celebrates 19 Years of Excellence in Safety
CAIRO, IL -- Illinois American Water’s Cairo District celebrated 19 years without experiencing any lost-time accidents. To ensure continued safe work practices, employees attend both classroom and hands-on training on a regular basis. [FULL STORY]

Three Companies Recognized with C. Everett Koop Health Award
WASHINGTON -- Since 1994, a non-profit known as The Health Project has been awarding annual prizes to organizations with proven health improvement and cost savings programs through its prestigious C. Everett Koop National Health Award. [FULL STORY]

Work Wear Safety Shoes Announces to Open Flagship Store
FORT WORTH, TX -- Coleman McDonald, CEO of Work Wear Safety Shoes announced the opening of a new flagship store at 1304 Inwood Road in Dallas Texas. [FULL STORY]