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Essential information and products related to personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye/face protection, fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing, head, hand and foot protection, FR, hi-visibility and other protective clothing.

]]> https://www.ishn.com/rss/2184-ppe en-us ISEA and J. J. Keller Release 2026 PPE Pain Points Study Results Research highlights steady progress yet ongoing challenges with compliance, comfort, and fit affecting worker safety.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115355 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:02:08 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115355-isea-and-j-j-keller-release-2026-ppe-pain-points-study-results Arclin Completes Acquisition of the DuPont™ Aramids Business, Including Kevlar® and Nomex® Brands With the addition of the Aramids brands, Arclin’s portfolio now spans aerospace, electrical infrastructure, electric vehicles, and personal protection and defense.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115238 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:34:04 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115238-arclin-completes-acquisition-of-the-dupont-aramids-business-including-kevlar-and-nomex-brands National Safety Apparel Acquires Lakeland Industries' HPFR, HiViz Product Lines The HPFR and HiViz product lines complement NSA's existing safety apparel solutions.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115237 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:10:15 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115237-national-safety-apparel-acquires-lakeland-industries-hpfr-hiviz-product-lines OSHA 1926.651: Compliance in Site Preparation OSHA 1926.651 specifically addresses excavation requirements for underground utility installation projects. Here’s an overview of how to ensure compliance. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115231 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:17:36 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115231-osha-1926651-compliance-in-site-preparation Safety Organizations Petition OSHA to Update Outdated PPE Standards Many of OSHA’s PPE regulations reference consensus standards dating back decades—including editions from as far back as 1989—despite significant advancements.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115227 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:46:55 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115227-safety-organizations-petition-osha-to-update-outdated-ppe-standards Creating a Culture of Safety Beyond Checklists and PPE While compliance with regulations and the correct use of PPE are essential baselines, they do not by themselves prevent incidents or build a resilient safety environment.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115207 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115207-creating-a-culture-of-safety-beyond-checklists-and-ppe PODCAST | Winter Safety Beyond the Extra Layer Duane Duhamel, HSE Director at ISN, talks about winter weather safety, and dismantling the dangerous myth that safety and productivity are at odds during a crisis.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115182 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115182-podcast-winter-safety-beyond-the-extra-layer Ansell TouchNTuff 93-800 Disposable Glove Ansell Limited, a global leader in safety solutions, announced the launch of TouchNTuff™ 93-800, a disposable glove designed to deliver at least 15 minutes of acetone resistance.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115167 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:01:46 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115167-ansell-touchntuff-93-800-disposable-glove Gateway Safety Vector7 Safety Glasses With seven different temple positions, Vector7 can be adjusted at just the right angle to get the best fit and the best protection.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115086 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115086-gateway-safety-vector7-safety-glasses J. J. Keller Expands Safety Solutions with Light-Up Protection Products J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. announced the addition of light-up protection products to its safety offerings, designed to enhance worker visibility and reduce risk in low-light and high-traffic environments.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115128 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:58:44 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115128-j-j-keller-expands-safety-solutions-with-light-up-protection-products DRIFIRE® Long Sleeve T-Shirt This flame-resistant base layer includes fabric technology 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115127 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:30:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115127-drifire-long-sleeve-t-shirt Magid® T-REX® Thermal Impact Glove These thermal impact gloves deliver flexibility and protection. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115126 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115126-magid-t-rex-thermal-impact-glove RefrigiWear® Endurance Drive Cold Storage Jacket This cold storage jacket is built for extreme environments.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115125 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115125-refrigiwear-endurance-drive-cold-storage-jacket Cat Footwear Winter Boot A new, all-seasons addition to Cat’s Invader Max line.



]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115124 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:45:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115124-cat-footwear-winter-boot Practical Steps to Strengthen Respirator Fit Testing jpilgreen@ohdglobal.com (Joshua Pilgreen MS, CSP) The following practical steps can be implemented immediately to strengthen respirator fit testing programs across industrial workplaces.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115111 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115111-practical-steps-to-strengthen-respirator-fit-testing PPS and BOA Advance Headform Sensing to Reshape Helmet Safety Standards BOA Technologies has now begun a collaboration with PPS to deepen its understanding of how headwear interacts with the geometry of the human head. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115109 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:52:29 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115109-pps-and-boa-advance-headform-sensing-to-reshape-helmet-safety-standards Radians Donates More Than $500,000 in PPE, Apparel to Support Disaster Relief and Community Outreach Across the US Radians, a leading manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), recently donated more than $500,000 in safety products and apparel to support disaster relief and community outreach efforts across the United States.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115101 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:19:58 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115101-radians-donates-more-than-500-000-in-ppe-apparel-to-support-disaster-relief-and-community-outreach-across-the-us DuPont Innovation Awards Recognize the Best PPE and Fabrics Against Emerging Risks DuPont announced the winners of its 2025 Innovation Awards for Thermal and Mechanical Protection, recognizing some of the most exciting developments in the personal protective equipment (PPE) and Emergency Response industries.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115042 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:18:55 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115042-dupont-innovation-awards-recognize-the-best-ppe-and-fabrics-against-emerging-risks Ergonomics Driven Tactile Sensing for Industrial Hand Safety The evolution of tactile sensing gloves, which are wearable systems that convert touch into data for engineers, researchers and practitioners. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115028 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:35:34 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115028-ergonomics-driven-tactile-sensing-for-industrial-hand-safety J. J. Keller, ISEA Seek Input for Collaborative PPE Pain Points Study J. J. Keller & Associate and ISEA are seeking public input on a collaborative PPE pain points study evaluating the day-to-day experiences of EHS and safety professionals.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115023 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:39:04 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115023-j-j-keller-isea-launch-collaborative-ppe-pain-points-study A Gateway to EHS Digital Transformation Through Smart PPE The digital divide highlights the distinct challenges safety professionals encounter when assessing new technologies to advance company practices.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114984 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114984-a-gateway-to-ehs-digital-transformation-through-smart-ppe Quin, Protective Industrial Products Announce Partnership Integrating Intelligent Safety Tech into PPE The PIP® Traverse™ with Quin technology introduces an intelligent safety helmet to the U.S. market.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114980 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:04:27 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114980-quin-protective-industrial-products-announce-partnership-integrating-intelligent-safety-tech-into-ppe Give Yourself a Hand There’s no single glove that can protect against all risks while also meeting the varied dexterity, fit, and grip requirements that different tasks demand. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114968 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:06:51 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114968-give-yourself-a-hand RefrigiWear® HiVis Women's Quarter-Zip Fleece Sweatshirt Women’s sweatshirt designed for warmth and visibility.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114955 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114955-refrigiwear-hivis-womens-quarter-zip-fleece-sweatshirt RefrigiWear® Announces New FrostFlex™ Heated Vest and More Insulated Workwear Heated vest is engineered to adapt to temperatures from 10° Fahrenheit down to -60°F

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114950 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:17:09 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114950-refrigiwear-announces-new-frostflex-heated-vest-and-more-insulated-workwear NIOSH Approval of Respirators Alive and Well (After a Close Call) AIHA Chief Executive Officer Larry Sloan says lobbying efforts in the House of Representatives and Senate appear to be successful to ensure the approval program remains funded in fiscal year 2026. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114918 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:53:16 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114918-niosh-approval-of-respirators-alive-and-well-after-a-close-call Heat’s Hidden Cost: What You Need to Know About Cooling PPE Mitigating heat stress requires more than hydration and job rotation.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114831 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114831-heats-hidden-cost-what-you-need-to-know-about-cooling-ppe New OSHA Rule Clarifies Fit Requirements for PPE Employers now face stricter requirements for providing a range of PPE sizes and ensuring a proper fit, or risk significant penalties.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114782 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114782-new-osha-rule-clarifies-fit-requirements-for-ppe Effective Sound Control in the Workplace Does Not Start with Hearing Protection PPE may be top of mind when we think of noise control in a general industry work setting, but OSHA considers it the last line of defense.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114772 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114772-effective-sound-control-in-the-workplace-does-not-start-with-hearing-protection DuPont and Epicore Biosystems Collaborate on Smart Wearable Technology Drawing on DuPont's expertise in protective garments and Epicore's wearable hydration management technology, this collaboration can help to drive new data analytics and quantitative insights at the intersection of advanced biometrics and personal protective clothing.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114764 Fri, 30 May 2025 13:53:43 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114764-dupont-and-epicore-biosystems-collaborate-on-smart-wearable-technology