Stars in the rapidly evolving field of wearable technology, “smart” glasses allow wearers to perform a myriad of functions while keeping their hands free. Wearers can view information, watch and record videos, summon up GPS directions, make phone calls and send texts – all by using gestures, head motions and voice commands.
As the Safety Services Manager for a safety supply company, I am commonly asked by customers to help determine which chemical resistant gloves are appropriate for a given work application.
OSHA inspectors who arrived at a Florida construction site to investigate an employee’s near-fatal fall didn’t have to look far to find fall and other safety hazards at the project. Three of the four Florida-based residential contractors involved with the project earned citations for fall hazard-related violations. The four companies were cited for a total of 12 violations, with $220,114 in proposed penalties.
New line of professional safety products increase efficiencies, value, and comfort
June 3, 2019
The new and improved line of helmets expands on Petzl’s industry standard personal protective equipment by offering new models, updated features, and a wide range of accessories to better address the constantly evolving needs of the construction and general industry sectors.
The VERTEX helmet (shown above) is designed with a six-point suspension system that conforms to the shape of the users head for maximum comfort.
Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a leading supplier of hand protection and general safety products, proudly announces that it will open a 600,000 square foot distribution center, along the I-22 Highway, in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Still using ladders and scaffolding at your workplace? Low-level access lifts—products designed to help you easily reach tasks at heights up to 20 ft—can replace them while bringing additional productivity- and safety-boosting benefits to your facility.
Uniforms are the unsung heroes of the workplace. They give team members a sense of pride and unity. They contribute to a polished, professional appearance for the organization as a whole. And they can even help protect employees against potentially life-threatening hazards.
Industrial glove manufacturer Southern Glove, Inc. is now offering customized printing for its industrial leather gloves. “Imprinting leather gloves is an excellent way to enhance brand recognition for your company,” explained Brent Fidler, president and CEO of Southern Glove. “Our printing option creates the opportunity to add our customers’ logo, message, or image to further promote their brand.”
Workplace safety is one of the major concerns that has been successfully driving the international industrial protective clothing fabric market. Today, from hard hats to steel-toed boots, personal protective equipment, often known as PPE, is keeping workers safe from head to toe.
When it comes to workplace safety, welders are well aware that their profession is one of the most dangerous. Welders face an array of hazards from electric shock, retinal damage, ocular melanoma, or serious burns.