Safety Product Innovations - Articles - Page 30

Aquila pushes forward development of impact protection gloves - more protection – more comfort

December 20, 2019

Market leading glove manufacturer Aquila have long recognised that injuries caused to hands are not confined to the palm of the hand or fingers, but also the back of the hands where hazards can lead to painful injuries with time lost from work - which is expensive for both workers and employers. This has led to their focus on Impact Protection gloves as an integral part of an all-round hand protection strategy.

Red Wing Tradeswoman boot: Designed by women for women

Tradeswoman offers women in the trades enhanced comfort and fit

December 19, 2019

Red Wing Shoe Company has unveiled the Tradeswoman (models 2328, 2329, 2345, 2346), a new work boot designed for women in the trades, available now. Designed for women in construction, light manufacturing and warehouse or distribution industries, Tradeswoman work boots provide a purpose-built fit specifically crafted for female workers’ feet to provide them all-day safety and comfort on the job.

Dynatect introduces economical roll-up ChemTank Cover™ to improve efficiency, productivity, and environmental conformance

December 17, 2019

Dynatect introduces the ChemTank Cover™, a corrosion-resistant chemical tank cover developed in response to the demand for convenient and space-saving options. The cover is designed to accommodate a wide range of tank applications including chemical and surface finishing, anodizing, etching, plating, cleaning and more. The cover system helps reduce heat-loss and evaporation.

From Rockford Systems

Machine guarding named on OSHA's Top Ten Violations in 2019

December 17, 2019

Recent media reports have put a spotlight on machine shop injuries. A newly released study completed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) regarding injuries in the workplace found over 34,000 people sustain a lost-time injury in the workplace annually due to machine accidents.

Supabsorb Tech, the new line of super absorbent industrial floor mats, launched

December 10, 2019

We are excited to announce its expansion with the launch of its new line of SupAbsorb Tech rolls and spill mats. These affordable, durable, American-made oil-absorbing mats reduce business’ carbon footprint by utilizing locally sourced, quality recycled materials. Originally developed for the oil industry to help with oil spills, these rolls and mats soak up large volumes of a variety of fluids efficiently, making workplaces safer and easier to maintain.

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Accelerate ergonomics: Systematically link to Lean and Six Sigma

Mike Wynn

December 4, 2019

Changes to the workplace represent both risks and opportunities for ergonomics. The risk of change is that without considering ergonomics, new challenges can be introduced. For example, a company became aware that product finish problems (scratches) were sometimes occurring but the source was unknown, so a Six Sigma green belt project was initiated.

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Technology best practices: EHS technology innovators recognized

December 4, 2019

Independent research firm Verdantix announced the 11 winners of the annual EHS Innovation Awards at the Verdantix Summit in Atlanta. The international awards recognize organizations which have implemented innovative EHS technologies.

New program helps general industry, construction employers meet respiratory protection training requirements

J. J. Keller offers compliance help For OSHA’s 4th most cited violation

December 4, 2019

Respirators are employees’ last defense against breathing hazards. To help teach employees how to properly use respirators while helping employers meet training requirements, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. developed Respiratory Protection training.

Fire, gas detection & suppression systems deliver real-time data

Integrated fire & life safety protection

Edward Doherty

December 3, 2019

The industrial sector is facing growing pressure to meet the rising demand for goods and energy. To meet these demands, implementation of IIoT-enabled tools can be instrumental in helping to increase production by improving plant connectivity, efficiency and scalability.

Top products of the week

November 24, 2019

Foot protection for tough terrain, an up-close look at a safety training facility filled with real-world simulations and an affordable but functional welding helmet were among the top occupational safety and health products and services featured on ISHN.com this week.