Many workers braving the cold and snow this winter need more than warm clothing. They need personal protective equipment that protects both from hazards on the job and the harsh conditions that accompany the cold winter months, such as frigid temperatures, strong winds, and even harsh glare.
Ergodyne has announced today the expansion of their ProFlex® Glove Line to include the ProFlex® 921 Thermal Rubber-Dipped Dorsal Impact-Reducing (DIR) Glove. The new 921 DIR Glove offers the same patent-pending dorsal protection, grip, flexibility, and dexterity as the popular 920 Nitrile-Dipped Glove - and utilizes thermal acrylic fleece seamless knit construction to provide exceptional warmth in cold conditions.
Ergodyne announced today the 2013 winners of their annual Lead Dog program. Lead Dog qualifiers and winners are determined based on overall excellence in sales and marketing and are chosen from among Ergodyne's independent sales agency partners.
Every week at least one person is killed on a construction site in the United Kingdom, but the truth is that various simple measures can prevent this. We all know that construction has its dangers with hazardous chemicals, falling objects and damaging noise levels however; there are many different pieces of equipment that can literally save your life.
Enter your best-of-the-best product(s) in any of ISHN’s 50+ EHS categories. Public voting begins in March – and you’ll have a chance to win one or both contests in each product category you enter!
PIP is pleased to announce that as of Monday, December 30th, 2013, our Corporate Headquarters will move to nearby Latham, NY. Our new location will be home to our Executive, Administrative, Sales and Global Marketing teams.
Metalworkers are accustomed to working in hazardous environments. Plants, factories, workshops and construction sites all come with unique safety risks. It’s understandable to focus on being cautious when operating machinery or cutting sheet metal. But one safety risk that’s easy to overlook on the job is being exposed to metalworking chemicals.
The new facility, located in Cottage Grove, Minn., will test products ranging from safety harnesses to escape-and-rescue solutions
December 19, 2013
3M has unveiled a state-of-the-art testing facility for its expanding portfolio of fall protection solutions, complete with a research and development tower. The testing facility is located within 3M’s Fall Protection campus in Cottage Grove, Minn. and will be fully functional by the end of 2013.
An Illinois company faces $100,000+ in fines after a sharp-eyed OSHA inspector noticed workers without PPE conducting demolition operations on a Chicago bridge that was coated with lead-based paint.
OSHA has cited Coastal Plating Co. with 16 safety violations at its Corpus Christi facility. In May, an employee learning how to operate a blast cabinet was struck by a gas compressor power cylinder when it exited a cabinet. The worker died from his injuries.