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Does your work involve the use of chemicals? You might think that injury to employees’ hands through exposure to chemicals is a thing of the past in workplaces. The risks are so well documented and the methods of protection so well known. But think again.

Work gloves- Leather - sparks, moderate heat, blows, chips, and rough objects; metal mesh (aluminized) – heat (require an insert of synthetic materials); canvas (aramid fiber and other synthetic materials) – heat and cold, cut and abrasion resistant.

This month, Gateway Safety announces the launch of its redesigned Serpent® safety helmet. With a fresh, sleek shell design, the popular helmet line now includes a new, unvented Class E model. Plus, Serpent is now available in several new colors. 

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a leading manufacturer of gloves and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), has named Donald Doyle as Regional Channel Manager‐Mid Atlantic Region. Don joins the Industrial Division reporting to Mike Brooks, Vice President of Sales‐South, West and Canada, to manage and develop PIP sales in the Mid‐Atlantic territory.

There are many gloves and sleeves specially designed to protect hands and arms. Here are some examples:

Craig Wagner, President of Global Glove & Safety Mfg., Inc. was inducted recently into the prestigious International Glove Association (IGA) Hall of Fame. With more than 28 years of experience in sales, manufacturing and design, Craig Wagner has been instrumental in the evolution of hand safety PPE, from dipped products, chemical resistance, disposables and mechanics style to the latest in HDPE cut resistant yarns. 

Honeywell Safety Products today officially announced it is bringing Oliver^®Safety Footwear — Australia’s leading safety boots and shoes — to the U.S.A. for workers in extreme work environments. “Since 1887, the boot makers at Oliver have been crafting, perfecting, and building Australia’s leading safety boots and shoes,” said Chris Heffernan, Honeywell Safety Products, Global Product Line Leader, Footwear.

3M’s newest line of Safety Sunwear combines heavy-duty protection that sports a sleek look and solid design. Ideal for nearly all types of harsh outdoor working environments, 3M™ Safety Sunwear provides workers with a variety of features to improve their level of protection and comfort. 

Wiley X® Inc. has added an innovative T-Peg Elastic Strap retention system to its popular new WX Gravity protective sunglass model, making it an even better protective eyewear choice for workers in a wide variety of occupations.

A lineman's job is to keep the customer in service, no matter what. This often means working through inclement weather during all times of the day and night and within severe time constraints.