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Honeywell recalls two hard hat models

April 26, 2018

Honeywell is recalling its Fibre-Metal E2 and North Peak A79 hard hats due to their potential for failing to protect users from impact, posing a risk of head injury. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hard hats and contact Honeywell to receive a product credit or voucher equal to the purchase price of the recalled hard hat.

Protect construction workers from the neck up with these tips

Tim Wolski Wanda Sanchez-Miller Lisa Steckert

March 21, 2018

For America’s nearly seven million construction workers, the jobs are rigorous and the hazards plentiful. Injuries to the head and eyes are among the most costly to employers.

New full brim hard hat/face shield combination kit from Honeywell

Protects against arc flash danger while offering maximum comfort

February 15, 2018

Honeywell announces the North Zone™ full brim hard hat/face shield combination kit with advanced ergonomic and safety features that protect a utility worker’s most important asset—the head.

New whitepaper from ISEA

What’s New? An Update on the State of Anti-Fog Eye and Face Protection, Technologies and Best Practices

January 23, 2018

Overview: Fog limits the effectiveness of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for eye and face protection. According to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), it is one of the three most significant barriers to their use, ahead of lack of comfort and fit and scratching. If lenses are fogged, people won’t wear them. If workers can’t see, they could have accidents.

Introducing ArcGuard® Lift Front Arc Flash Hoods

Easy-open for fresh air; click-to-close for compliance

January 10, 2018

U.S. manufacturer National Safety Apparel releases ArcGuard® Lift Front Arc Flash Hoods featuring the latest arc flash industry innovations in one superior product. The lift front arc flash face shields were designed to solve the common problems of poor ventilation and overheating that often came with traditional hood designs.

New universal bump cap insert turns any hat into PPE

December 14, 2017

The cause of workplace head injuries can be divided into two basic categories: object-generated impact and worker-generated impact. While the trusty hard hat has been protecting workers from object-generated impact for decades, quality solutions to protect from the everyday bumps, bruises and bangs that workers are initiating have only recently become available.

New line of MSA Centurion® Nexus Climbing Helmets now available

November 17, 2017

MSA is excited to offer the NEW line of Nexus Climbing Helmets in partnership with Centurion Safety Products. Nexus Climbing Helmets provide users with Type I impact protection in a low profile, modern design that includes a replaceable 4-point adjustable chinstrap.

MSA Super-V hard hats now available – new and improved!

November 15, 2017

MSA is excited to announce we have launched a new and improved Super-V Type II helmet offering improved comfort and new approvals. The updated Super-V hard hat includes a new foam liner that eliminates pressure points while increasing user comfort and compliance. In addition, the Super-V helmet is now available as a Type II helmet for both ANSI and CSA giving customers a complete solution in one product.

Honeywell introduces new face shield technology to help protect electrical workers from potentially deadly arc flash

Innovative nanotechnology in face shield improves optical clarity so workers can see more clearly, reduce need to remove shield and expose themselves to deadly risk

October 19, 2017

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today an innovative new face shield technology with more optical clarity to better protect electrical workers from the potentially deadly electrocution or arc flash. Salisbury by Honeywell’s new PrismShield arc flash protective face shield incorporates proprietary nanotechnology that allows a wider spectrum of light to enter the lens of the face shield.

Standards for law enforcement equipment in the works

August 24, 2017

A new agreement will support technical standards and equipment certifications – including protective equipment - for professionals who work in law enforcement, public safety, and related fields.