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PPE (personal protective equipment) deals with information regarding eye/face protection, fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing, head, hand and foot protection, FR, hi-visibility and other protective clothing.

2020 Readers' Choice Awards Winners: Best PPE, safety equipment products

Thousands of ISHN subscribers voted online for the most innovative personal protection equipment (PPE) and occupational health and safety products, and now the results of ISHN's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards are in!

Heat hazards can be deadly

Technology helps protect against powerful summer sun

M.B. Sutherland

June 2, 2021

Most companies employ measures to mitigate heat stress on the job. These may include hydration, lighter clothing and PPE, more frequent breaks, and monitoring urine color. And while all of these are important, the truth is that these measures alone won’t cool down a body that has begun to overheat.

Tillman’s New 53 MIG Welding Glove brings exceptional level of comfort and protection

May 27, 2021

True to its reputation of providing unparalleled protective welding gear for over 90 years, the John Tillman Company announced its new MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding glove.

PRO Builder and PRO Tech Lite: A new era of outdoor work protection

May 21, 2021

Da Brim releases revolutionary line of helmet brims that offer a safe solution to sun and heat protection.

Safety relies on fit: Enhance worker wellness via footwear innovations

Kristin Hamilton

May 13, 2021

Today, when thinking about safety footwear, it is essential to consider comfort and fit along with protection against common hazards like slips, trips, falls and puncture wounds.

Heat stressing you out?

Learn how to choose summer-friendly FR workwear

Rick Pedley

May 13, 2021

Safety doesn’t stop just because it’s hot outside. As temperatures start to rise, it’s time to invest in summer-friendly workwear.

Construction projects may need a post-pandemic update

Revisiting site assessments

Ray Chishti

May 13, 2021

If your project PPE assessment isn’t updated regularly, your workers can be left without adequate protections — exposing them to injuries.

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Are there gaps in your fall protection program?

Shane McEwen

May 13, 2021

Connected technology has emerged over the last decade and can boost the level of safety for those who work at elevation, enhancing a fall protection equipment program.

Sustainability is a hot topic, but does it have any real meaning for industrial PPE?

Rodney Taylor

April 30, 2021

Sustainable product sales have increased 40 percent since 2014 representing a gain of $43 billion. Sustainable product growth is not limited to just one market sector. Increased focus on sustainability for core industrial markets puts industrial PPE in the mix.

What's the significance of UL Classification in PPE?

Rick Pedley

April 22, 2021

Companies in the market for personal protection equipment (PPE) should look for products that are UL classified where this is applicable. These items have been subject to specific relevant tests and passed inspections for either personal or industry use.

Featured Product | Magid® Cool Powered by Mission®

April 22, 2021

Experience innovative cooling gear that cools instantly & lasts for hours with Magid® Cool Powered by Mission®. This proprietary fabric cools to 30 degrees below the average body temperature in under 60 seconds, and stays cool for up to two hours.

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Superior Glove webinar: The No B.S. Approach to Arc Flash

Join us for The No-BS Approach to Arc Flash. Throw the text books away. This no-nonsense webinar will teach you everything you need to know about arc flash. Read More

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The Missing Link in Arc Flash Analysis - Risk Assessment

March 17, 2014

This information allows for the establishment of a boundary known as the arc flash boundary and PPE and arc rated clothing selection for working inside the arc flash boundary.

Springfield DH Dual-Hazard FR Fabric

January 6, 2014

This paper is intended to educate the reader about Springfield’s new, inherently flame-resistant (FR)
fabric. Springfield DH is engineered to provide permanent protection against flash fires and electrical arc
flashes. It is important that a flame-resistant (FR) garment provide an expected degree of protection to
the wearer. This paper will address key expectations to consider when making a decision on which fabric
provides the optimum protection, comfort, and durability.

Why Choose Custom-Moulded Over Disposable Earplugs?

December 17, 2013

Dr. John Franks former head of the Hearing Loss Prevention Section of the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health prepared the attached “White Paper”.

On Demand Learn how to harness the power of visual communication to create a resilient safety culture and keep employees connected, informed, invested, and safe as they re-enter the workplace.

During this information-packed webcast, you’ll discover how to know if you’re at risk for an inspection and what the OSHA inspector wants to know.

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2020 Readers' Choice Awards Winners: Best PPE, safety equipment products

ARTICLES

Heat hazards can be deadly

Tillman’s New 53 MIG Welding Glove brings exceptional level of comfort and protection

PRO Builder and PRO Tech Lite: A new era of outdoor work protection

Safety relies on fit: Enhance worker wellness via footwear innovations

Heat stressing you out?

Construction projects may need a post-pandemic update

Are there gaps in your fall protection program?

Sustainability is a hot topic, but does it have any real meaning for industrial PPE?

What's the significance of UL Classification in PPE?