Safer Places Inc., a firm providing pre-employment screening, tenant screening and security consulting, today announced the launch of a transportation division. With this division, Safer Places will provide additional resources for public and private sector companies in the recruitment and hiring of drivers.

“With the current supply chain issues, finding qualified drivers is paramount for many organizations. As much as companies want to hire drivers, a bad hire has an even bigger impact on an organization,” said David Sawyer, president of Safer Places, Inc. “With this special division, we can customize a background check—including drug testing and social media screening/monitoring—that provides companies the needed data to make an informed hire.”

The new transportation division is also better able to assist companies with government contracts. The federal government now requires that opioids be included in US Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated drug tests. In recognition of this requirement and the expanded drug use during Covid-19, Safer Places, Inc. has expanded customized drug testing services. Previous tests (DOT. or other) already included heroin, but didn’t include semi-synthetic opioids such as hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone and oxymorphone, more commonly known as Vicodin, OxyContin, Lortab, Norco, Percocet and Dilaudid—those are now included.

“Driving a truck is both physically demanding and mentally taxing. Many drivers work long hours and are away from their families for extended time,” commented Sawyer. “Better drug testing can avert disaster and also help an individual get the help they need before trauma occurs.”

Safer Places also offers a host of other background check services. Those services include social media screening and monitoring services in deference to the greater concern in the business community regarding the social media posting practices of job applicants and current employees.

According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 70 percent of all employers use social media to screen their candidates. Additionally, of those employers, more than 50 percent said they found something that made the employer not hire the candidate (other studies on this topic put this percentage closer to 69 percent).

“Most employers review job candidates’ online profiles and postings to make sure there is no hate speech, bullying or any other type of objectionable behavior. This approach can create a slew of legal issues and put your company at risk of violating EEOC protected class information as well as FCRA rules,” said David Sawyer, president of Safer Places, Inc. “That’s why more and more employers outsource social media screening to companies like Safer Places, Inc. With our enhanced social media screening and monitoring services, we screen candidates and employees and provide a report that redacts extraneous information such as religious affiliation, sexual orientation, military status, and other information that should not and cannot be considered when making a hiring decision. By shielding an employer from information they would see if they did this on their own, they are less likely to encounter a lawsuit for discriminatory practices against a protected class.”

For more information about Safer Places’ transportation division—including customized screening and drug testing--visit www.saferplacesinc.com or call 508-947-0600.

About Safer Places, Inc:
Safer Places, Inc. is a full-service firm that provides pre-employment screening, security consulting, tenant screening, and additional verification services for schools, private and public companies, property managers, property owners and anyone seeking to research an individual’s background.

Since the events of September 11, 2001, the importance of background checks has taken on increased prominence, and Safer Places, Inc. has undertaken a number of educational initiatives for the public, including a monthly videocast and SAFERupdates. SAFER provides ongoing information for those looking to learn more about background verifications, drug testing and other related topics in a series of short, live videocasts, recordings of which can be found on Safer Places, Inc.’s YouTube channel.

Elements of a background check can include Social Security trace, criminal history search, education verification, checking with sex offender registries, drug testing, driving record/license verification, employment verification/references, terrorist watch lists, and credentials verification/history. Increasingly, companies are using background checks as a condition of continued employment, particularly when an individual is being considered for a new position or promotion.

Safer Places, Inc. maintains offices at 25 Wareham Street, Suites 2-26, Middleboro, MA 02346. Its principals are board certified in security management, holding the CPP (Certified Protection Professionals) designation from ASIS International and they maintain memberships in a number of organizations including the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA) and ASIS International. For additional information, please visit https://www.saferplacesinc.com or call (508) 947-0600.

Broadbeach QLD – For the best in offshore staffing solutions, Smart Virtual Assistant can assemble the ideal team of assistants, so that businesses, large and small, can focus more on their core activities.

The Broadbeach QLD company was created to assist businesses to outsource many of their back end, repetitive computer-based tasks. It enables business owners to scale their organizations quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively with dedicated remote staff.

The benefits to businesses of hiring a team of virtual assistants will enable owners to streamline costs, increase productivity, enhance work quality, offer greater business flexibility and scale their businesses faster with less risk.

Smart Virtual Assistant specializes in the recruitment of highly qualified technical staff across a wide range of skills and competencies, including real estate virtual assistant, data entry, social media marketing, back-office admin, email marketing, accounting, bookkeeping, customer support, graphic design, telemarketing, copywriting, SEO and web and software development.

With offices based in the Philippines, Smart Virtual Assistant has adopted a three-step process for staff selection. Tell them what you need and they will begin the recruitment process by matching the required skills to their extensive database of candidates and vast network of virtual assistants in the Philippines.

Each candidate will be panel-accessed, tested and verified before being recommended to you. A business owner can then choose the right candidate to guarantee the virtual assistants are 100% committed. 

“They will report to you directly from our office in the Philippines, so think of our virtual assistants as an extension of your local team,” said business owner Brett Russo. 

The Smart Virtual Assistant’s business offices are spacious and supported by an advanced network infrastructure, high-speed internet connectivity, the latest technology and top-of-the-line software programs.

“Our focus is to build a client’s team for the long-term, and we will accomplish this by providing HR services, organizing exciting corporate events and introducing career path and succession planning incentives to our people,” Russo added.

Smart Virtual Assistant has the option of providing clients part-time home-based virtual assistants, right through to full-time office-based teams. They also pride themselves on providing an enjoyable work environment with comfortable surroundings, competitive salaries, paid holidays, health care, self-improvement training and team bonding social activities.

To ensure security of client operations, Smart Virtual Assistant closely monitors staff with electronic key tags to enter and exit the workplace, and all the USB ports are disabled. They also can offer clients their dedicated workspaces with security cameras.

For more information about Smart Virtual Assistant, contact 1300 082 400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Alternatively, go to their website https://smartvirtualassistant.com.au/ for their full scope of services.

Muvi (www.muvi.com), a leading Enterprise SaaS company, has announced the launch of a Windows Desktop App Extension for its Content Owners and creator-focused End-to-End Streaming Platform - Muvi One. With the launch of this Native Windows Desktop App, Muvi One’s customers can now quickly extend the reach of their Video/Audio Streaming Services running on top of Muvi One’s solution to the Windows Ecosystem as well. 

Muvi One is a no-code Streaming Platform that boasts of fastest deployment timeline for content owners and creators looking to launch their OTT services across multi-devices. As a ‘ready-to-launch’ platform, Muvi One facilitates a hassle-free launch ecosystem for its content creator customers. Now launching audio/video streaming service across 17+ ecosystems like Apple (iOS, WatchOS, Apple TV) Android (Mobile and TV), Roku, Samsung TV (Android and Tizen), LG TV (Android, and WebOS), Xbox, PlayStation and many more is literally possible at the click of a button! 

Customers presently on Muvi One can right away start publishing their apps on the Windows Store while sharing it as a downloadable executable file directly from the website.

The USP of Muvi One lies with a completely native app, built from the scratch for the video streaming platforms allowing users to run a wide variety of content and programs on a platform, from on-demand content to Livestreaming, without any coding knowledge or IT know-how/ development teams. Muvi One now makes it easier for individuals and corporate to go Live without any hurdles. 

With this launch, Muvi is set to open the following features on their streaming platform development for their enterprise customers:

Native App

The Muvi software built from scratch offers complete customization options and can be personalized to reflect unique business goals. 

Faster Deployment

Being a ‘ready-to-launch’ platform, customers can float their application in the market in less than 24 hours! All they need is to choose a theme for the application while Muvi takes care of the rest.

Use Your Own Logo

Being a customizable platform, customers can be assured that the developed application will not carry any branding of Muvi.  

Enriched with Features

Muvi’s feature-rich Windows Desktop application comes with all the essential features required to deliver a rich streaming experience to audiences. 

Includes Maintenance and Upgrades

Known for their robust and timely handling of issues, Muvi’s support team extends their aid with timely updates and upgrades. With Muvi, one is assured to be at par with market standards - always!

Analytics and Reports

With high-end detailed analytics, customers can get a comprehensive analysis and performance report of their Windows application on a regular basis.  

Manage Content from CMS

With Muvi’s powerful CMS, customers can manage the app and its content from a single admin panel. 

High-Performance Apps

Designed to deliver buffer-free streaming experiences, Muvi’s Windows apps are optimized for faster page loading, content delivery,  responsiveness, smoother content/page transitions, and reduced latency. 

Speaking about the new feature launch, Nikhil Gupta, Director of Product Management, Muvi said “Support for Windows Desktop Application across Muvi’s services further extends the broad ecosystem of products and solutions that will accelerate the adoption of video-on-demand delivery to users on a global scale.”. 

“With the new Windows compatibility addition, we now strengthen the focus on our customers, by simplifying their operations and offering other solutions that further drive their business goals. Our goal is to make it faster and easier for our customers to confidently deliver the best video experiences to their audiences globally. We at Muvi remain focused on developing accessible, leading-edge SaaS-based products for our clients to help them get that edge over their competitors in this digital-first world.”, he added.

Muvi Products are also available as a free trial for 14 days with access to the entire multi-feature functionality for professional use. To register, please visit our website.

Marketing Contact:

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About Muvi:

Muvi is a New-York based prominent product-based SaaS company. The company provides a cloud-hosted streaming platform and end-to-end solutions for video/audio content owners, broadcasters, TV networks, and content aggregators to launch their own-branded, multi-screen, multi-format OTT streaming service such as Netflix, Prime Video, Spotify, Deezer, etc. that can offer both Live & On-Demand content and be delivered across Web, Mobile, and TV instantly.

The company has gained international recognition in the audio/video streaming space and is trusted by 350+ clients in over 50 countries across territories including North America, Europe, Latin America, Middle-East, Africa, Australia, and Asia.

For more information on Muvi, visit www.muvi.com  

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SGS has published a summary with examples of the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) proposals to revise short form ‘clear and reasonable’ warnings under California Proposition 65 (Prop 65).

The OEHHA published a notice of modification on December 13, 2021, which, if accepted, will revise Prop 65 Article 6 ‘Clear and Reasonable Warnings – Short Form.’ These changes were first announced in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) issued in January 2021 and, after an extended period of public comment, the OEHHA proposed several important updates to the NPR. The intention of the revisions is to improve the short form warning by providing consumers with more specific information and also to limit the use of the safe harbor version of the warning to only small products.

The proposal:

• Increases the maximum label size of the short-form warnings from 5 square inches (5 inches²) to 12 square inches (12 inches²). Short-form warnings may only be used if the total surface area of the label available for consumer information is less than or equal to 12 square inches, and the package shape or size cannot accommodate the full-length warning under Section 25603(a)
• Allows the use of the short-form warning on the internet or in catalogs where the short-form warning is used on the product label
• Provides two additional signal word options ‘CA WARNING’ or ‘CALIFORNIA WARNING’ to allow businesses to make clear that the warning is being given pursuant to California law. These are in addition to the word ‘WARNING’
• Provides additional warning language options that more directly address exposure to carcinogens or reproductive toxicants to provide an additional safe harbor warning that can be used on the product label
• Removes the word ‘product’ from the proposed term ‘product label’ as that phrase was undefined and misleading. Instead, simply the term “label” is now being proposed

To see examples of the new short form warning labels, read SGS’s original Safeguard 169/21.

Comments on these proposed changes are being accepted until January 14, 2022, and the amendments should become operative one year after the effective date.

SGS Prop 65 Services

With a global network of laboratories, SGS can offer comprehensive testing, product assessment and consultancy services related to California Proposition 65. SGS can assist your risk management strategy in consumer goods, such as DIYs, electrical and electronics, hardgoods products, juvenile products, and textile & toy products. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Prop 65 Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full California Proposition 65: OEHHA Consults Over Proposed Revisions to Short Form Warnings SafeGuardS.

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About SGS

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