PPE


The Magid® CutMaster® Aramax® AXB200 glove is manufactured using proprietary Aramax Yarn spun from a combination of high performance polyethylene (HPPE), fiberglass, and synthetic fibers.

Choosing the Right Glove for the Task

Today, engineered fibers and blends are the new standard in cut protection.

Residential frame carpenters are at high risk of falls. (Washington University photo)

Construction Fall Fatalities Can Be Prevented

Our new training curriculum for residential frame carpenters proved the skeptics wrong.

Leading the Change: The Advent of Technology for Improved Patient Safety

A lack of hand hygiene compliance is a major contributor to the high rates of health care-acquired infections in hospitals.

The Coming Revolution in Home-Based Work

"It would surprise me if OSHA didn't involve itself in home-based work," says John Michael, vice president and general manager of Business Interiors by Staples.

The key is to understand just how much hands-on training and education are required for a person to return to the ground safely. (Gravitec Systems, Inc. photo)

Back to the Basics

Each of these 10 elements of fall protection must be mastered by the end user.

Gulf States' PPE Demand Rising, Frost & Sullivan Reports

Infrastructure projects that slowed or halted during the economic downturn are now being completed, and the construction sector is growing along with the population of the six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council, according to a new analysis.

Major League Baseball Developing Padded Caps for Pitchers

MLB.com reporter Paul Hagen reported the league is in preliminary discussions with a half dozen manufacturers.

'Coldest Journey' Under Way

Lloyd's and other insurers have written a custom policy covering a team's bid to traverse Antarctica in winter for the first time and raise millions of a dollars for a charity trying to prevent blindness.



Westex UltraSoft®, industrially laundered 100 times, in a an HRC 2 arc.

Flame Resistant Clothing: Get 'The Facts,' not 'The Story'

The critical differentiator should be "Proven" vs. "Unproven," because when it comes safety, decisions should be made on facts, not stories and marketing terms

OSHA Steps In on Flight Attendant Safety Issues

FAA and OSHA proposed the new policy on Nov. 30.

Can One Size Fit All?

Many eye injuries occur because there was not adequate side protection, proper fit, or because particles fell from above, such as when drilling overhead.

Understanding EN and NFPA Standards for Chemical Protective Suits

To ensure maximum protection for hazmat and emergency personnel, organizations should specify suits that meet both EN 943 and NFPA 1991.

Many in the oil and gas industry rushed to purchase whatever FR clothing was immediately available, often choosing what was priced the lowest. This has proven to be a costly error in more ways than one. (TenCate Protective Fabrics photo)

Flame-Resistant Clothing: What's the Real Story?

Think about the overall wear life of the garment and what the cost will mean long term.

AIHA Donates $10,000, Aids Sandy PPE Drive

The association's news release thanked Draeger Medical Inc., saying the company "responded to our call for items and contributed over 56,000 N95 units to the relief effort."

New Test Method for Needlestick-Resistant Gloves Released

IRSST conducted the study and produced a report with recommendations for choosing the best gloves for a given task.

Observances Worldwide Remember Traffic Accident Victims

The annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was marked in more than 50 countries on Nov. 18.

Do You Value Trade Shows? ISEA Wants to Know

The International Safety Equipment Association's brief online survey asks buyers, users, and specifiers of PPE where they obtain product information, whether existing trade shows have value, and how to make them better.

ASSE Helping OSHA Collect Donated PPE

The donated items will be sent to 501c3 organizations in areas still recovering from Hurricane Sandy's damage.

CPWR Launches 'One Stop' Silica Website

Its breadth is impressive -– tools, training materials, hazard awareness, and a What's Working section to share success stories and discuss challenges are included.

DLI Offering Free Eyewash Workshops

State law requires employers to provide emergency washing/eyewash stations and PPE whenever employees could be exposed to corrosives, strong irritants, or toxic chemicals.

Product Showcase

  • Safety Knives

    The Safety Knife Company has developed a quality range of safety knives for all industries. Designed so that fingers cannot get to the blades, these knives will safely cut through cardboard, tape, strapping, shrink or plastic wrap or a variety of other packing materials. Because these knives have no exposed blades and only cut cardboard deep, they will not only protect employees against lacerations but they will also save product. The Metal Detectable versions have revolutionary metal detectable polypropylene knife bodies specifically for the food and pharmaceutical industries. This material can be detected and rejected by typical detection machines and is X-ray visible. Read More

  • Matrix's OmniPro Vision AI Collision Avoidance System

    OmniPro Vision AI is a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system that features NIOSH award-winning Visual Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This highly accurate, powerful system identifies and alerts on pedestrians, vehicles and specified objects, ensuring safer facilities, mining operations and industrial sites. With its web-based cloud application, OmniPro Vision AI also logs and analyzes a wide range of data related to zone breach notifications. Operating without needing personal wearable devices or tags, OmniPro has visual and audible zone breach alerts for both operators and pedestrians. Read More

  • Preventative Heat Safety

    Dehydration and heat exposure impair physical and cognitive performance. Proper hydration boosts heat stress resilience, but hydration needs are highly individualized and hard to predict across a workforce. Connected Hydration® empowers industrial athletes to stay safe through behavioral interventions, informed by sports science, and equips safety teams with critical insights to anticipate high-risk situations and adapt to evolving environmental factors. Curious about applying the latest in sports science based hydration strategies for industrial athletes? Stop by booth #1112 at AIHA or schedule a free demo today at https://epcr.cc/demo. Read More

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