PPE


Ansell Offers Free Cut Protection White Paper

"Understanding Cut Protection" is available at www.ansellpro.com. It explains cut protection and provides insight into factors that impact a product's ability to protect against cuts, including abrasion resistance, grip, dexterity, and comfort.

Fire Service Gains Stand Out in MSA's Record Sales for First Quarter

Sales increased for all three segments of the fire market for the Pittsburgh company, SCBAs, fire helmets, and thermal imaging cameras.

Everyday Protection -- PPA Responds!

What can stop a speeding bullet or bomb fragments, repel fire, and protect the wearer from caustic or toxic substances and even the deadliest of pathogens? Personal Protective Apparel (PPA) can. To me, it is a superhero of safety!

MSA's New Leader Ready for May 13 Handover

John T. Ryan III, chairman and CEO since 1991, steps down at the annual meeting two weeks from today as Bill Lambert takes over. Shown at the NYSE closing bell ceremony April 15 are, from left, Lambert, NYSE CEO Duncan Niederauer, Ryan, and Tom Jeramaz, an MSA sales representative.

Jackson Safety Acquires Chinese Welding Supplies Maker

The move broadens Jackson's welding product offering and complements its efforts in auto-darkening technology, said Jackson President and CEO Tom Burns.

Foundry Cited for Willful Over-Exposure to Beryllium, Worker Facial Hair

"It's disappointing when we find on re-inspection that problems which may lead to death or serious injury still exist," said Jule Hovi, OSHA's area director in Toledo, Ohio.

Study: Back Belts Not Particularly Useful

"We recommend the general population and workers not wear lumbar supports to prevent low back pain or for the management of low back pain," said lead author Ingrid van Duijvenbode.

Analysis: Demand for PPE in China Escalates

Rising safety concerns and workers' awareness of their rights is spurring growth of the industry, researchers say.



Night Vision Goggles Maker Charged in Scheme to Defraud U.S. Military

According to DOJ, the Canadian company and two of its executives attempted to defraud the U.S. Army's Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, a military unit tasked with equipping and training the Iraqi Army.

ASSE Thanks OSHA for 'Employer Paid' Standard

The association's president said he hopes this rule "signals a renewed commitment from OSHA to continue to advance appropriate standard setting.”

North Safety Products Acquires Swift First Aid

The Rhode Island-based PPE manufacturer, itself being acquired by Honeywell, says this move makes it the leader in first aid products.

Structured Health/Fitness Program, Safe Operations Critical to Firefighters’ Survival

The report, "Emerging Health and Safety Issues in the Volunteer Fire Service," cites PPE and safety measures as shortcomings that must be overcome to reduce deaths among volunteer firefighters.

PPI to Pay $960,000 for Defective Bulletproof Vest Allegations

The settlement resolves allegations that Protective Products International Inc. knowingly supplied the United States with defective Zylon bulletproof vests.

UK Cuts Noise Limits for Entertainment Industry

Employers must ensure hearing protection is worn in posted hearing protection zones at 85 decibels and must allow voluntary HPD use at 80db average levels, daily or weekly.

NIOSH Posts Alert on Safety at Indoor Firing Ranges

The document lists good practices that can prevent excessive exposure to lead and noise by officers using indoor firing ranges and by employees of the ranges who clean up.

An End to Crushing Defeats

OSHA’s recent guidance document for protecting against the skin ailments related to portland cement exposure was a handy reminder that impact hazards are not the only one to be addressed by your foot protection program.

Honeywell Buying Norcross Safety for $1.2 Billion

The PPE maker will be integrated into Honeywell Life Safety in a group headed by Roger Fradin, shown here.

Let Them Know They're In Harm's Way

It was interesting and horrifying to watch at the same time: a dedicated worker who, at first glance, was cleaning his work PPE. On closer examination, he had a large bucket of tepid water with a wide range of gloves being dunked and hung up to dry. These gloves had handled raw sewage and were moldy from improper storage after chemicals use or animal blood.

3M Completes Aearo Acquisition, Buys Quebec Infection Control Firm

The St. Paul manufacturer said its Canadian subsidiary has acquired Les Entreprises Solumed Inc.

NIOSH Accepting Comments Until June 1 on Health Workers' PPE Plan

The agency created the action plan after an Institute of Medicine panel said preparedness is urgently needed for the nation's 14 million health care workers.

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