Plant Safety and Security
Machine Safety and Lockout/Tagout
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) standard is an OSHA regulation for machine functional safety that establishes employer responsibility to protect employees from hazardous energy sources on machines and... » more
Embedded database for SCADA adds safety, efficiency to nuclear waste processing
McObject database technology helps BISMARC operator interface and SCADA at the Smolensk nuclear waste installation. Baltic Information Systems (BIS), a Lithuanian company founded to provide... » more
Microgrids looking for right model
Microgrids offer a compelling alternative to traditional energy generation and distribution, utilizing smart grid technologies to enable integrated control of distributed power generation assets... » more
Underground security system
The border-monitoring system, known as Helios, could watch the entire US-Mexico border continuously. » more
Security zones create 'architecture of fear'
Parts of America’s most prominent downtowns remain largely sealed off as security zones, which has led to blighted landscapes, limited public access and a need for a new approach to urban planning,... » more
WIB security standard released
An international standard that outlines a set of specific requirements focusing on cyber security best practices for suppliers of industrial automation and control systems is out and ready to go. » more
Slowdown: Users turn off anti-virus software
Anti-virus software does work if used properly, but a new study shows 25 percent of consumers surveyed turned off their anti-virus software because it was slowing down the computer, while 12%... » more
HDTVs vulnerable to hack attacks
Hackers can potentially use Internet-connected HDTVs to infiltrate malware into home networks, according to a new report. » more
Cyber security bill in Senate
A bill that would force the government and the private sector to require minimum cyber security standards for devices that connect to the Internet is out on the Senate floor. » more
SC utility slow to fix nuclear safety equipment
Progress Energy Carolinas faces increased federal oversight as a result of problems cited by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in a recently issued notice of violation. » more
Chevron shuts, purges Utah pipline
Chevron hopes it will remove the remaining oil in the Utah pipeline, completing work required in the corrective active order issued after the Dec. 1 spill near the Red Butte Ampititheater. » more
BP faces new suit from feds
Legal wrangling has officially begun in the civil lawsuit against BP and eight other companies over the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico - the fines and penalties could reach into the tens of billions... » more
BP oil spill blankets Gulf Sea bed
High levels of toxins have been found in a deadly blanket of oil on the sea floor measuring several centimeters thick - all of the microorganizms and worms found in the sediment were dead, according... » more
Hacker Report: More malware in 2011
Hacktivism and cyberwar, more profit-oriented malware, social media, social engineering and malicious codes with the ability to adapt to avoid detection will come on strong in the new year, according... » more
Password Reuse - Control networks double the risk
Control system vendors continue to bury hidden "default" passwords in their system which can fall victim to malware or hackers, making them the perfect backdoor into a company's operations. » more
Stuxnet Video: Mitigation strategy outlined
Part II of a video series on the Stuxnet worm one strategy that can help mitigate attacks like Stuxnet from infiltrating your system. » more
Engineers choose Siemens Simatic ET200pro Fail Safe Controller as best in class
The Simatic ET 200pro Fail Safe Controller from Siemens was awarded the 2011 Engineers' Choice Award for Safety Controllers. The Simatic ET 200pro is the industry's first Machine-Mount safety... » more
Networked safety in three steps
Networked safety is increasing, where programmable controllers replace relays, doing for functional safety what the PLC did for machine control. Most machine owners no longer view safety as a burden... » more
Control unit allows flexibility of parameter selection for inputs, outputs
The new “eloFlex” system from elobau has been designed for the flexibility of parameter selection for logic control of sensor inputs and relay outputs. The user can choose between... » more
Machine Safety - A Review of 2010 Developments
Machine Safety topics have covered the gamut throughout 2010 from regulations and industry standards to new compliance tools and innovative technology. The challenge to industry throughout 2010 has... » more
Machine Safety and Lockout/TagoutLockout/tagout (LOTO) standard is an OSHA regulation for machine functional safety that establishes employer responsibility to protect employees from hazardous energy sources on machines and... » more
Embedded database for SCADA adds safety, efficiency to nuclear waste processing McObject database technology helps BISMARC operator interface and SCADA at the Smolensk nuclear waste installation. Baltic Information Systems (BIS), a Lithuanian company founded to provide... » more
Microgrids looking for right modelMicrogrids offer a compelling alternative to traditional energy generation and distribution, utilizing smart grid technologies to enable integrated control of distributed power generation assets... » more
Underground security systemThe border-monitoring system, known as Helios, could watch the entire US-Mexico border continuously. » more
Security zones create 'architecture of fear'Parts of America’s most prominent downtowns remain largely sealed off as security zones, which has led to blighted landscapes, limited public access and a need for a new approach to urban planning,... » more
WIB security standard releasedAn international standard that outlines a set of specific requirements focusing on cyber security best practices for suppliers of industrial automation and control systems is out and ready to go. » more
Slowdown: Users turn off anti-virus softwareAnti-virus software does work if used properly, but a new study shows 25 percent of consumers surveyed turned off their anti-virus software because it was slowing down the computer, while 12%... » more
HDTVs vulnerable to hack attacksHackers can potentially use Internet-connected HDTVs to infiltrate malware into home networks, according to a new report. » more
Cyber security bill in SenateA bill that would force the government and the private sector to require minimum cyber security standards for devices that connect to the Internet is out on the Senate floor. » more
SC utility slow to fix nuclear safety equipmentProgress Energy Carolinas faces increased federal oversight as a result of problems cited by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in a recently issued notice of violation. » more
Chevron shuts, purges Utah piplineChevron hopes it will remove the remaining oil in the Utah pipeline, completing work required in the corrective active order issued after the Dec. 1 spill near the Red Butte Ampititheater. » more
BP faces new suit from fedsLegal wrangling has officially begun in the civil lawsuit against BP and eight other companies over the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico - the fines and penalties could reach into the tens of billions... » more
BP oil spill blankets Gulf Sea bedHigh levels of toxins have been found in a deadly blanket of oil on the sea floor measuring several centimeters thick - all of the microorganizms and worms found in the sediment were dead, according... » more
Hacker Report: More malware in 2011Hacktivism and cyberwar, more profit-oriented malware, social media, social engineering and malicious codes with the ability to adapt to avoid detection will come on strong in the new year, according... » more
Password Reuse - Control networks double the riskControl system vendors continue to bury hidden "default" passwords in their system which can fall victim to malware or hackers, making them the perfect backdoor into a company's operations. » more
Stuxnet Video: Mitigation strategy outlinedPart II of a video series on the Stuxnet worm one strategy that can help mitigate attacks like Stuxnet from infiltrating your system. » more
Engineers choose Siemens Simatic ET200pro Fail Safe Controller as best in classThe Simatic ET 200pro Fail Safe Controller from Siemens was awarded the 2011 Engineers' Choice Award for Safety Controllers. The Simatic ET 200pro is the industry's first Machine-Mount safety... » more
Keeping OSHA 300 log can be a challenge
What happens when an injury is disclosed two months later? » more
What happens when an injury is disclosed two months later? » more
OSHA injury, illness recordkeeping
Injury and illness recordkeeping has always been an important part of OSHA's workplace safety efforts. Accurate counting of workplace injuries and illnesses is essential to identify and address... » more
Injury and illness recordkeeping has always been an important part of OSHA's workplace safety efforts. Accurate counting of workplace injuries and illnesses is essential to identify and address... » more
Circuit breaker enhancements promote safety, protect equipment
Eaton Corporation expanded circuit breaker capabilities to offer enhanced ground fault protection and non-fused current limiting breaker modules for the Series G circuit breakers. » more
Eaton Corporation expanded circuit breaker capabilities to offer enhanced ground fault protection and non-fused current limiting breaker modules for the Series G circuit breakers. » more
Networked safety in three stepsNetworked safety is increasing, where programmable controllers replace relays, doing for functional safety what the PLC did for machine control. Most machine owners no longer view safety as a burden... » more
Security: Lose more than your mobile device while traveling
Security of automation and control systems could be at risk during the travel season, if smart phones, laptops, netbooks, and USB sticks aren't adequately protected. Could your staff be leaving more... » more
Security of automation and control systems could be at risk during the travel season, if smart phones, laptops, netbooks, and USB sticks aren't adequately protected. Could your staff be leaving more... » more
Control unit allows flexibility of parameter selection for inputs, outputsThe new “eloFlex” system from elobau has been designed for the flexibility of parameter selection for logic control of sensor inputs and relay outputs. The user can choose between... » more
Machine Safety - A Review of 2010 DevelopmentsMachine Safety topics have covered the gamut throughout 2010 from regulations and industry standards to new compliance tools and innovative technology. The challenge to industry throughout 2010 has... » more
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