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Safety
Safety - The safety technology area has information for protecting workers directly with personal protection equipment and indirectly with interlocks, light curtains, machine guards, barriers, safety curtains, sensors, and ventilation systems.
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Advances in exoskeleton technology improve productivity, safety
- By Kirk Stema
- Jul 26, 2023
- Article
Exoskeleton technology has become lighter and more flexible, making labor less laborious. Software has been developed that assesses individual stressors so that the device can provide custom support.
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- From The FABRICATOR
J. J. Keller adds fire-resistant clothing to SAFEGEAR PPE line
- Jul 24, 2023
- Product Release
J.J. Keller has teamed up with Drifire to expand its SAFEGEAR PPE line with a variety of Category 1 and 2 fire-resistant clothing, which is also arc rated.
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- From The FABRICATOR
Metal fabricators without indoor air control in shop could catch heat
As OSHA takes the first steps toward establishing new heat standards for U.S. workers, companies need to address stifling indoor work environments.
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- From The FABRICATOR
Debate about federal heat standards for manufacturing companies begin
- By Stephen Barlas
- Jul 10, 2023
- Blog Post
OSHA begins the process of collecting comments about a possible indoor heat standard for manufacturers. Many manufacturing groups don't see the need for such regulations.
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- From The FABRICATOR
Brass Knuckle’s one-piece Vader Combo includes goggle and face shield
- Jul 6, 2023
- Product Release
The Vader Combo from Brass Knuckle is a face shield with built-in safety goggles.
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- From The FABRICATOR
StaCool cooling vest now available in safety colors
- Jun 27, 2023
- Product Release
The StaCool Vest core body cooling system now is available in luminescent safety colors to help workers beat the heat while staying safe.
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- From The WELDER
Sales of Miller’s Honor helmet include donation to veterans’ support fund
- Jun 26, 2023
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has introduced the Digital Infinity series Honor welding helmet, featuring a camouflage design and a 13.4-sq.-in. viewing area.
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- From The WELDER
CO2Meter obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Jun 22, 2023
- News Release
CO2Meter.com, a source of gas detection technology in Ormond Beach, Fla., has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification of its quality management system.
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- From The FABRICATOR
The cost of an unsafe industrial workplace
A metal fabrication company’s commitment to injury prevention saves it money and helps to develop a dynamic shop floor culture.
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- From The FABRICATOR
Hastings Air Energy Control builds second facility in Wisconsin
- Jun 8, 2023
- News Release
Hastings Air Energy Control Inc. is both expanding and consolidating into two main facilities: the headquarters location in New Berlin, Wis., and a newly built facility in Muskego, Wis.
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- From The FABRICATOR
Ergodyne adds blade-style and over-the glasses safety eyewear to Skullerz line
- Jun 6, 2023
- Product Release
Ergodyne has introduced Aegir blade-style and Osmin over-the-glasses safety eyewear.
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- From The FABRICATOR
Savox Noise-COM 500 hearing protectors block harmful noises while enabling communication
- Jun 5, 2023
- Product Release
Savox Noise-COM 500 Bluetooth hearing protectors are designed for use in extremely harsh, noisy operations that also require the ability to communicate with clarity. They combine excellent ambient sound quality with a noise-cancelling microphone for clear speech, the company reports. The...
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U.S. Dept. of Labor offers more than $12 million in grant funding for worker safety training
- May 24, 2023
- News Release
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of more than $12.7 million in funding to support training initiatives designed to promote safe and healthy in the nation’s workplaces.
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- From The FABRICATOR
Wooster Products website helps architects, specifiers find nonslip treads
- May 23, 2023
- News Release
Wooster Products, a provider of antislip safety stair treads and walkway products, has unveiled a new website at www.woosterproducts.com.
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- From The FABRICATOR
Protective Industrial Products appoints CFO
- May 22, 2023
- News Release
PPE provider Protective Industrial Products Inc., Latham, N.Y., has promoted Sean Weil to the position of global CFO.
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