Flip to Listen are the first dual-mode earplugs that not only protect wearers from noise but, with a quick Flip, also allow better communication when needed, without the inconvenience of removing earplugs.
The Howard Leight VeriPRO® earplug fit-test system provides each worker with an individual measurement of protection using real earplugs from any manufacturer.
Continued to use defective 500-pound press with a tendency to drop without warning
July 16, 2015
With a history of safety violations dating back 15 years, an El Paso metal stamping plant is no stranger to warnings from OSHA. In the latest action, the agency issued 13 safety and health citations to D&D Manufacturing Inc. following a recent inspection prompted by a formal complaint.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the most common construction site injuries suffered by workers include: Burns and scarring – Burns are one of the most common construction site injuries around, mainly because of the likelihood of fires and explosions on build sites. Exposed wiring, dangerous chemicals, leaking pipes, and other items all pose a potential risk for fires, which if not handled properly, could endanger nearby workers.
Gateway Safety announces the launch of a new product catalog. This helpful marketing tool consolidates valuable information on all Gateway Safety products, including, eye, face, head, hearing, and disposable respiratory protection and accessories.
SHOTHUNT™ is the new electronic hearing protector that performs two functions simultaneously: 1. Automatically dampens harmful sounds that exceed 82 dB ensuring optimal protection against acoustic shock such as gunshots and prolonged noise.
Radians’ new RADBAND 2 hearing protection (NRR 25) is ideal for jobsites where noise is intermittent. It’s easy to remove and hangs conveniently on the neck so workers can easily talk to co-workers.
Noise control is difficult in refining and chemical plant environments. To mitigate hazardous noise, personal protective equipment (PPE), i.e. hearing protection, is often required.
Some 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe use of personal audio devices, including smartphones, and exposure to damaging levels of sound at noisy entertainment venues such as nightclubs, bars and sporting events, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).