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OSHA switches from traditional hard hats to safety helmets

Agency says they offer better protection from head injuries

December 12, 2023

In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports head injuries accounted for nearly 6 percent of non-fatal occupational injuries involving days away from work.

Safety Advisory: MSA green colored V-Gard® protective caps

July 23, 2018

MSA is issuing this Safety Advisory to inform you that MSA has received field reports that some green colored MSA V-Gard Protective Caps are cracking. The cracking occurs at the top of the cap, and is not caused by an impact to the cap. MSA has confirmed that the cause of the cracking is limited to green colored, medium size MSA V-Gard Protective Caps and that corrections have been made to prevent recurrence.

3M™ Elevated Temperature Hard Hat H-700T Series

November 1, 2016

In challenging, elevated heat conditions you need safety equipment that stands up to the heat and helps keep your workers comfortable

Honeywell launches the North Zone hard hat designed to fit everyone’s comfort zone

August 2, 2016

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the launch of the North Zone™ hard hat, featuring patented suspension, multiple adjustment points and an innovative rear comfort cradle designed to fit everyone’s comfort zone.

Gateway Safety Supplies broadening line of safety glasses for women, providing style and size improvements for the female profile

November 19, 2015

When it comes to safety equipment, one size and style does not fit all. Women are making up growing numbers in the workforce, and Gateway Safety has launched a family of safety glasses that are designed to appeal to women in style, and provide a better fit than traditional options. Tailoring the design to improve the fit of safety eyewear helps protect women better, oftentimes reducing gaps and increasing coverage around the eyes, where hazards may exist.

PIP’S latest innovation

April 20, 2015

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. is proud to introduce its latest product innovation: The EVOLite® Skyworker™ Helmet is an extremely lightweight (under 1lb.) helmet designed for working at height that conforms to ANSI Z89.1-2014, Type I, Class C requirements, as well as the EN 12492 Mountaineering standard.

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Cap 4-point pinlock suspension hard hat

From Northern Safety & Industrial

April 15, 2015

Choose this feature packed hard hat for excellent protection and comfort - and keep your safety budget under control. Rugged, yet lightweight polyethylene shell offers excellent head protection.

Cal Ripken, Jr. to bring safety message to ISHNtv

Baseball legend stars in “Ripken Safety Tip of the Month”

April 3, 2015

Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. may be retired from baseball, but he’s staying active – and his activities include an occupational safety video series for ISHNtv.

Halo of light by ILLUMAGEAR

March 3, 2015

The Halo Light™ from ILLUMAGEAR is a patented 360° personal active safety system (PASS) that attaches to any hard hat, producing a halo of light around the wearer, enabling him or her to see and be seen in all directions at all times

New North Force™ hard hat from Honeywell is first to provide additional back-of-head protection

February 9, 2015

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today the industry’s first hard hat with 24% more back-of-head coverage than standard Type I hard hats to protect workers from potentially catastrophic head injuries due to slips and falls. The patented shell design of the new North Force hard hat provides increased rear-head coverage without restricting range of motion, while an innovative rear-impact attenuator absorbs force to minimize injuries.

ON DEMAND: A discussion of new data on trends in falls and updated resources from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training and the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction.

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