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Custom-made PPE solves many challenges

Made to order

June 7, 2018

When you’re looking to protect workers from a common job hazard, your course is clear. You call your safety sales rep, or maybe even just jump on the internet to look for what you need.

Achieving compliance with new OSHA fall protection regulations

Thom Kramer PE, CSP

June 4, 2018

Now that the OSHA rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems (29 CFR 1910 Subparts D&I) has been effective for more than a year, organizations are still working to understand and implement required changes to fall protection projects, policies and programs.

4 warnings of welding fume problems

Check health concerns, air quality standards, fume build-up and equipment

Jon Ladwig

June 1, 2018

Many manufacturers use one of two options to clear the air of welding fumes – filter the dirty air and recirculate clean air inside the facility, or exhaust the dirty air outside and provide clean replacement air from outside.

Comfort important for respiratory protection

Respirator Use: How comfort improves safety and productivity

Josie Larsen

May 29, 2018

If there is any one thing that creates a win-win with respiratory protection, especially in terms of return on investment, it is comfort. We will discuss how comfort improves safety and productivity, and explore some of the best ways to ensure comfort.

Safety industry update

May 27, 2018

New Pig, Grainger, Radians, Neese Industries, Motion Industries and Power Industries all made the ISHN news this week for acquisitions, programs and other changes that have an impact on the safety product industry. Here’s the latest:

Wear your FR garments for life

Requirements / responsibilities for care & laundering

Craig Tutterow

May 26, 2018

OSHA considers garments to be PPE, according to OSHA Regulation 29 CFR, 1926.95(a). Additionally, a letter from the Director of the OSHA Directorate of Construction details regulations in which employers must comply with laundering standards.

Radians acquires Neese Industries

Acquisition expands Radians’ portfolio in flame resistant (FR) clothing and protective rainwear markets

May 22, 2018

Safety Supply Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high quality personal protective equipment (PPE) and parent of Radians, Inc., announced today they have acquired Neese Industries, Inc., an established global leader in FR clothing and protective rainwear for almost 60 years.

Product demonstrations

Benita Mehta

May 21, 2018

As usual, AIHce offers many opportunities to learn about new products via “learning pavilions” on the expo floor. The pavilions have various presenters throughout the day, continuing each day of the conference, who showcase their latest products and technology while answering questions. Software and intelligent technology were on display Monday.

Knowing Protective Clothing: Match workwear to your hazards

Mark Saner

May 18, 2018

FR, AR, CP, FR/CP — the alphabet soup of protective clothing acronyms is overwhelming in and of itself. And when safety depends on choosing the right products, making sense of the acronyms and the various types of workwear they represent is paramount.

8 ways employers can avoid workplace eye injuries

Aaron Barriga

May 16, 2018

Every day in the U.S. approximately 2,000 employees suffer an eye injury that is serious enough to rush to an ophthalmologist. While most of these eye injuries involve small flying particles that abrade the eye, some are severe and result in total blindness. However, eye injuries can be easily avoided by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.