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A+A 2017 exhibitor applications available online

August 22, 2016

Exhibitor applications for A+A 2017, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, are now available online at www.aplusa-online.com. The deadline for reserving exhibit space at A+A 2017 is December 1, 2016.

Saf-T-Gard® International, Inc. receives high honors for its 80th anniversary

Personal protective equipment provider is acknowledged by both the Village of Northbrook and the Illinois Senate for eight decades of service

August 16, 2016

Saf-T-Gard® International, Inc., a family-owned and operated global supplier of industrial safety products, recently earned recognition from both the Village of Northbrook and the Illinois Senate for the company’s 80th anniversary. A State of Illinois Senate Recognition certificate was granted by Illinois Senate President, John J. Cullerton, Secretary of the Senate, Tim Anderson, and Julie A. Morrison, State Senator from the 29th district.

Illinois EMTs exposed to bloodborne pathogens

July 25, 2016

Federal safety and health investigators found Altamont Ambulance Service Inc. failed to follow specific guidelines to protect emergency healthcare workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other hazards while providing patient care.

5 STAR SALES – Borne from true mentorship

July 5, 2016

On July 5th, 5 STAR SALES will assume responsibility for the manufacturer sales and marketing agency of the Mentor Group, a 20-plus year legacy in the Safety business. Mentor, headed by Margo and Tom Webb, built a solid reputation on providing customers with clear solutions to any PPE challenge.

From Safety 2016

The rise of the industrial athlete

Dave Johnson

June 26, 2016

One trend evident at ASSE's Safety 2016 expo in Atlanta is products and services aimed at the "worker athlete."

Helium™ series safety eyewear virtually disappears on your face

April 14, 2016

Elvex® Corporation, a leading provider of PPE safety products recently announced the introduction of their new lightweight Helium 15™ and Helium 18™ safety eyewear series featuring their evolutionary ErgoFit™ temple design.

Ergodyne releases new Proflex® Trades Gloves with advanced tech features

April 8, 2016

Ergodyne has announced today the release of its new ProFlex® Trades Gloves Series. Included are a mix of eight updated and six new models designed and built from two patent-pending ProFlex® glove “platforms:” the Utility and Heavy-Duty Utility.

Honeywell announces Howard Leight TrustFit Pod push-in foam earplug

Workers can now ‘wear confidence’ and trust in the fit of their hearing protection

April 6, 2016

Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced the Howard Leight TrustFit™ Pod push-in foam earplug that provides workers with properly fitting ear plugs to protect against noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

Worker’s complaint results in citations for D.C. hotel

March 11, 2016

A popular Washington, D.C. hotel has come under fire for exposing its employees to hazards ranging from falls to potentially harmful chemicals. In response to a complaint, OSHA inspectors conducted an investigation at the Wardman Hotel LLC, doing business as Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, and found:

ASSE Safety 2015 Attendee Choice Awards — winning products announced

February 5, 2016

From absorbents and apparel to eye, foot, hand, fall protection and more, ASSE Safety 2015 attendees reviewed innovative products and services June 7-9 at ISHN's booth in Dallas's Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The votes have been counted and the winners are below...