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Bifocal safety eyewear is one of the fastest-growing segments in eye protection. And, just as the one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always work, neither does the one-diopter-fits-all approach. As a result, Gateway Safety has introduced a 10-unit multi-pack in the StarLite^® MAG line, which is Gateway Safety’s most popular and cost-effective bifocal eyewear.

Since 1945, the protection offered by Southern Glove’s products has made a lasting impression on a wide variety of industrial customers. And now, the Newton, NC-based industrial glove manufacturer wants its industrial customers to know that their made-to-order hand-and-arm protection can be custom-branded and imprinted with the customer’s own unique brand identity as well.

In every workplace safety is a top priority, but it isn’t always easy or cost-effective to maintain a zero incident environment. Shoe In’s steel-toed and ice traction overshoes are a simple, affordable footwear solution ideal for any business where safety and cleanliness are chief concerns. At the upcoming National Safety Council Expo in Orlando, FL on October 22-24, Shoe In will be exhibiting the Steel Toe, Ice-Ts, Open Toe and Closed Toe overshoes at booth #753.

Global Glove and Safety Mfg Inc is pleased to announce that Jeff Lynch has joined the team as the regional manager for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Along with working and managing our manufacture representative Steve McCrory and associates, he is available for consultation in resolving  any and all end user PPE  safety issues.

The following describes the NIOSH policy for respiratory protection against airborne exposures to crystalline silica.

Restoration & Remediation and ICS Cleaning Specialist are holding a Mold Remediation Symposium on Tuesday, April 9 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. in response to Superstorm Sandy, where the principals, processes and products of mold remediation will be presented in a hands-on fashion.

As part of its ongoing efforts to educate workers and employers about hazards associated with cleanup work in the aftermath of weather calamities, OSHA has issued a new fact sheet highlighting the need for employers to provide their workers with appropriate personal protective equipment and the training to properly use that equipment.

Sellstrom Manufacturing Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chris Gill as the new Director of Business Development. Chris brings not only an extensive knowledge of manufacturing and distribution experience, but account management and market research awareness. As an Industrial Market specialist for Sprayway, Inc. and Account Manager for Hagemeyer North America, he developed and retained customer relationships through innovative services, products and business support materials.

If you need to collect belongings or do basic clean up in your previously flooded home, you do not usually need to use a respirator (a mask worn to prevent breathing in harmful substances), according to recommendations published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Times when you may want to use a respirator are explained below.

2013 should see a continuation of unpredictable and at times extreme weather conditions. The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, www.nycosh.org, warns that hurricane cleanup and restoration work may have serious risks. Doing the wrong thing can endanger your safety, your health, and possibly your life.