PPE - Articles - Page 158

Honeywell names Jack Boss President of Honeywell Safety Products

February 13, 2012

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that it has appointed Jack Boss as president for Honeywell Safety Products, a part of the Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions’ Life Safety business.

OSHA offers respirator training videos in English and Spanish

February 4, 2012

OSHA has posted 17 videos to help workers learn about the proper use of respirators on the job.

IGA Helping Hand

A new fit and feel

Embrace the assets of seamless coated knit gloves

Aaron Cofer

February 2, 2012

Hand protection continually evolves and improves to meet the needs of a wide array of industries.

IGA Helping Hand

Innovation & new technology in the glove industry

O Neill Innovations, LLC

February 2, 2012

The glove industry is changing because of new innovation and technology that is delivering the fundamental requirements of human physiology for glove performance such as the need for dexterity and touch sensitivity.

IGA Helping Hand

Retesting rubber insulating gloves

In-service testing ensures safety & saves money

Richard Rivkin

February 2, 2012

Over the last several months there have been many articles written about NFPA 70E, the “arc flash standard” and the changes in the 2012 edition.

IGA Helping Hand

High-performance cut protection

R&D produces lighter, less costly gloves

Matt Piotrowski

February 2, 2012

Flash back 15 years ago — the year is 1997 — Bill Clinton is starting his second term in office, the Toyota Prius is unveiled for the first time, and we all watched in disbelief as the tragedy of Princess Diana unfolded.

DonÃ¢â¬â¢t overestimate glove performance

IGA Helping Hand

Don’t overestimate glove performance

Simple steps reduce risks, injuries & costs

Tim Paree

February 2, 2012

When injuries and accidents happen, they are often analyzed and talked about for days or even weeks.

IGA Helping Hand

The wintering period

What does it mean for latex glove sales?

Rob Brown

February 2, 2012

The wintering period may sound like the time of year that the snow birds, aka retirees from the northern United States, travel south for the winter months to escape the many inconveniences that snow can cause.

Military tactics for hearing conservation

Best practices you can apply to your program

Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.

February 2, 2012

As soldiers return from active combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, both the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Administration (VA) have seen a significant increase in hearing damage, tinnitus and hearing loss compensation claims of active-duty soldiers and veterans — to the tune of $1.1 billion.

Wiley X, Inc. takes to the street with six new street series models for 2012

Bold new models for men and women combine sleek looks with serious protection

February 2, 2012

Wiley X®, Inc.’s Street Series line of premium, performance sunglasses is a leading choice of active people who enjoy a wide range of activities — on the beach, in the great outdoors or out on the town. Now, with the addition of six new Street Series models for 2012, fans of Wiley X will have a lot more to choose from.