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Comfort equals compliance

Invest in protective apparel that workers want to wear

March 1, 2012

It may seem obvious: If personal protective equipment (PPE) apparel is comfortable, more workers are going to wear it.

OS+H ASIA 2012 exhibitor applications now available

February 27, 2012

Exhibitor applications for OS+H Asia 2012, 8th Occupational Safety & Health Exhibition for Asia, are now available online at www.osha-singapore.com/exh-online-application.html or from Messe Düsseldorf North America.

NIOSH and NHCA highlight hearing loss prevention

February 21, 2012

For a second year, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in cooperation with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), is excited to announce a dedicated supplemental issue of the International Journal of Audiology.

Honeywell names Jack Boss President of Honeywell Safety Products

February 13, 2012

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that it has appointed Jack Boss as president for Honeywell Safety Products, a part of the Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions’ Life Safety business.

OSHA offers respirator training videos in English and Spanish

February 4, 2012

OSHA has posted 17 videos to help workers learn about the proper use of respirators on the job.

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A new fit and feel

Embrace the assets of seamless coated knit gloves

Aaron Cofer

February 2, 2012

Hand protection continually evolves and improves to meet the needs of a wide array of industries.

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Innovation & new technology in the glove industry

O Neill Innovations, LLC

February 2, 2012

The glove industry is changing because of new innovation and technology that is delivering the fundamental requirements of human physiology for glove performance such as the need for dexterity and touch sensitivity.

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Retesting rubber insulating gloves

In-service testing ensures safety & saves money

Richard Rivkin

February 2, 2012

Over the last several months there have been many articles written about NFPA 70E, the “arc flash standard” and the changes in the 2012 edition.

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High-performance cut protection

R&D produces lighter, less costly gloves

Matt Piotrowski

February 2, 2012

Flash back 15 years ago — the year is 1997 — Bill Clinton is starting his second term in office, the Toyota Prius is unveiled for the first time, and we all watched in disbelief as the tragedy of Princess Diana unfolded.

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