Safety products - Articles - Page 19

MSA V-SHOCK™ mini personal fall limiters (PFLs) now available

November 30, 2017

Announcing the launch of the new V-SHOCK line of Personal Fall Limiters for fall protection, the V-SHOCK Mini PFL is designed with rugged overmold housing to withstand abusive jobsite environments.

Motion Canada’s Techcan Services earns two SKF Certifications

November 29, 2017

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, is pleased to announce that its Motion Canada TechCan Services in Edmonton, Alberta, has recently been authorized as an SKF Certified Rebuilder – Gearboxes, as well as an SKF Certified Rebuilder – Conveyor Pulleys.

Veteran superintendent finds solution to dangerous conduit stub-ups

November 15, 2017

Having worked in the high-rise construction industry for 20 years, Stub-EASE inventor, Jeff Krause realized the need for an engineered solution after his first CCIP (Contractor Controlled Insurance Program) project suffered the financial loss from Incidents related to “Conduit Stub-Ups,” one of which settled at $1.3 Million Dollars, but also saw the effect it had on the lives of those involved over the course of his career.

Wells Bullard appointed CEO of Bullard, Chief Operating Officer Peter Lugo promoted to President

November 15, 2017

Edward D. “Jed” Bullard, Chairman of the Bullard Board of Directors, has named Victoria “Wells” Bullard as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. A family-owned company, Wells Bullard represents the fifth generation of family leadership at Bullard.

Justrite® acquires First Safety Corporation

Leading manufacturer of gas cylinder handling equipment expands Justrite product portfolio and expertise

November 6, 2017

Established in 1991, the Janesville, WI, company services the industrial, safety, and scientific markets with high-quality equipment designed for handling gas cylinders. Products include: barricade racks, handling trucks, cylinder pallets, cylinder security cabinets, fire barrier equipped products, and more.

Ergodyne delivers on style in safety glasses with matte black frame additions

November 3, 2017

Despite the fact that most worksites require eye protection, the Center for Disease Control reports nearly 2,000 work-related eye injuries requiring medical attention a day. Among the root causes is compliance – not wearing eye protection – which continues to be an issue on jobsites and in workzones.

3M completes acquisition of Scott Safety

November 1, 2017

3M on October 4 announced that it has completed its acquisition of Scott Safety from Johnson Controls for a total enterprise value of $2.0 billion.

A+A 2017 set new standards for occupational health and safety

October 23, 2017

“People matter – now more than ever” – this was confirmed at the recent staging of A+A 2017, the leading international trade fair for safety, security and health at work. A total of 1,930 exhibitors from 63 countries and over 67,000 trade visitors (2015: 65,000) from more than 100 nations participated in the world’s largest trade fair for this sector held in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Honeywell expands value safety eyewear line with new Uvex® SVP Series

October 23, 2017

Outfitting part-time workers with safety eyewear that delivers broad protective coverage, all-day comfort and modern style, all at a great value, is a challenge among safety managers. To simplify the process, Honeywell has launched three new lines of safety eyewear: the Uvex SVP 200, 300 and 400 Series.

Ansell raises the bar in hand and body protection with six new glove types AT A+A Düsseldorf

Ansell’s new glove types for optimal hand and body protection

October 19, 2017

Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions, introduces six new gloves offering the ultimate hand protection at A+A in Düsseldorf, from 17th until 20th October 2017. The new safety solutions provide resistance and durability, while guaranteeing tactility and the highest level of protection, and can be used across a broad range of industries such as Automotive, Chemical, Life Sciences and Manufacturing.