Pankaj Singh is a recent Ph.D. graduate in mechanical engineering from Cornell University. He is also a co-founder of OrthoFit Inc, a new company developing smart wearables and software. ISHN interviewed Pankaj by email to discuss smart glove wearables.
Safety managers must ensure that workers of all ages stay safe. However, millennials — those born between 1982 and 1997, and expected to make up half the world’s workforce by 2020 — pose a special challenge.
For America’s nearly seven million construction workers, the jobs are rigorous and the hazards plentiful. Injuries to the head and eyes are among the most costly to employers.
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The growing number of flame resistant denim options available in the market offer greater choice than ever before, but your workforce doesn't have to sacrifice comfort or styling in their FR denim protective wear.
When you’re 280 feet off the ground, your feet clinging to the deck, the breeze blowing past, you’ve got a clear view of the power of wind energy. This past summer, I experienced it first-hand.
The New York communities of Lowville and Martinsburg are the home of the 195-turbine Maple Ridge Wind Farm. We checked out the wind farm from a range of angles and perspectives. And, yes, we climbed a turbine.
In the past few decades, there have been high-profile combustible dust incidents with substantial injuries and mortalities, leading OSHA to reissue the National Emphasis Program (NEP) in March 2008.
A Florida Patio and Pool Enclosure Installer faces $40,096 in fines following the death of an employee who fell while installing patio screen enclosures.
OSHA has cited Naples-based L.I. Aluminum Design Inc. for four serious citations.
This week is National Engineers Week which is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) employs over 200 engineers and engineering technicians who identify, evaluate, develop, and implement engineering control technology to prevent occupational disease and injury.
When talking about the biggest pain points customers face, cut resistance always tops the list. To ease the confusion, we’ve compiled a list of ten tips for choosing the right cut-resistant gloves.
MCR Safety has over forty years of experience as a leader in the field of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Our assortment of offerings includes gloves, glasses, and garments, which are made from the highest quality materials available to ensure maximum safety, comfort, and style. We have dedicated safety professionals committed to engaging at industrial workplaces to demonstrate our products, provide training, and extend our 360° Protection Program.
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