Personal flotation devices (PFDs) save lives – especially in the commercial fishing industry, one of the most dangerous occupations, with a fatality rate in the U.S. 29 times higher than the national average.
Groundbreaking CLT2.0 lens technology sets world brightness record, delivers near-perfect color perception
November 6, 2018
Today, optrel, a leading manufacturer of active eye protection products, introduced its new crystal2.0 welding helmet with Crystal 2.0 Lens Technology (CLT2.0) — representing a quantum leap forward in optical clarity for welders before, during, and after welding.
Breathe easier. We've simplified the respiratory standards.
Standards for respiratory equipment continue to evolve. Knowing that you’re up-to-date on the most recent OSHA regulations can ensure your employees' safety and your own peace of mind.
MSA's mission, unchanged for more than 100 years, not only inspires us – it drives us to help keep workers safe each and every day. That's why we are pleased to announce that our industrial safety blog, Spotlight on Safety™ (SOS), has officially debuted in North America.
New weight-distribution technology and adjustability features deliver added comfort and protection
November 6, 2018
Honeywell announced today it has launched Uvex Avatar™ OTG safety eyewear, a new over-the-glass style designed to meet the changing needs of the U.S. workforce. Three out of four adults in the United States wear eyewear with corrective lenses according to research conducted by the Vision Council.
Klein Tools and Tenacious Holdings, the parent company of Ergodyne, announced in September a major deal in which Klein Tools acquired Ergodyne. The “Tenacious Nation” will remain tenacious, with Ergodyne operating as a separate business unit at its St. Paul, MN headquarters and Tom Votel staying on as Ergodyne president.
PIP Global Inc. (“PIP”) announced the acquisition of California- based Hearos LLC (“Hearos”), along with its recognized brands of hearing protection. Proudly joining the PIP team will be Hearos’ founder, Doug Pick, who launched the Hearos® brand in 1992, as well as his entire leadership team.
Although it’s an intricate piece of equipment with a number of components — including a facepiece, a breathing tube and a blower that passes contaminated air through a HEPA filter — a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) depends heavily on something fairly ordinary in order to function well: a battery.
In November 2016, the standards for testing against mechanical risks were updated when the market saw a drastic need for improvement in the assessment of personal protective equipment. Since then, an abundance of information has circulated - long technical blogs and whitepapers that can be tedious to read.
Ironclad Performance Wear, A Brighton-Best International Company
The Occupational Health & Safety 2018 New Products of the Year have been announced, and Ironclad is proud to receive the award in the Hand Protection category for their Limitless Leather™ 360º Cut Impact Driver Glove (ULD-IMPC5).