August 2026

Inside the August Issue

 

 

High-Performance, Industrial Grade Lighting Remains Critical to Workplace Safety

Dialight, a developer of industrial LED lighting, marked the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month in June by highlighting how high-performing, industrial grade LED lighting can help reduce risks, support compliance, and improve overall operational efficiency in harsh industrial worksites and conditions.

National Safety Month, established by the National Safety Council, is a nationwide initiative focused on reducing preventable injuries, one of the leading causes of workplace and community fatalities.

In industrial facilities, where employees operate around heavy machinery, hazardous materials, elevated workspaces and around-the-clock production schedules, visibility plays a critical role in reducing the risk of injury or even death. In these intense environments, lighting must do far more than simply illuminate a space.

Lighting must perform reliably in challenging conditions, maintaining consistent light levels and supporting workers in making safe and accurate decisions throughout their shift. This year’s campaign continues to focus on practical, action- led safety improvements across workplaces, roads, and communities.

Poorly lit environments are a key contributor to slips, trips, falls and contact with equipment, while inadequate illumination can make it more difficult for workers to identify hazards, navigate safely and perform tasks accurately. Full story »

 

 

today's news

Harlem Slip and Fall Victim Settles for $875K

BSM Staff | 08.31.26

NEW YORK -- A New York City personal injury law firm, has secured an $875,000 settlement on behalf of a 35-year-old woman who suffered significant injuries after slipping and falling in a Harlem supermarket.

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Build Emergency Readiness Into School Comms

BSM Staff | 08.31.26

MADISON, WI -- New data from Singlewire Software shows that routine communication makes up the vast majority of activity across K-12 schools, and that this everyday use forms the foundation for a confident emergency response.

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Flagship Renews with SoftBank for Airport Care

BSM Staff | 08.28.26

SAN FRANCISCO -- Flagship Aviation Services, LLC, a facilities maintenance company, is expanding its strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics America to deploy autonomous floor care programs across major U.S. airports.

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Betco Expands EnviroZyme Capabilities

BSM Staff | 08.28.26

BOWLING GREEN, OH -- Betco Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, has completed a major investment in the future of sustainable cleaning through the expansion of EnviroZyme, its wholly owned subsidiary and leader in microbial technologies.

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INE Validates Cybersecurity and IT, ID Skills

BSM Staff | 08.27.26

CARY, NC -- With identity the foundation of modern cybersecurity, INE, a provider of technical training and certifications, has launched a new certification for cybersecurity and IT professionals to implement, operate, and secure identity systems in modern enterprise environments.

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