Slip & Fall Prevention -- Occupational Health & Safety

Andax Industries LLC

Slip & Fall Prevention

Andax Industries LLC's YakTrax® are made for anyone who faces winter elements. Stretchy and easy to don and doff, its outer band conforms to the length and width of nearly all types of shoes and boots, and its hand-wound, abrasion-resistant coils give 360 degrees of traction on ice and snow.

Product Spotlight

Experience the New Standard of Dexterity

Get the perfect blend of safety and comfort with our thinnest maximum cut protection gloves and sleeves • Meets the highest ANSI A9 cut resistance standards, ensuring protection against cut hazards • Touchscreen compatible for seamless interaction with touchscreen devices, enhancing productivity without the need to remove them • Food safe compliant to maintain hygiene and safety in food processing and handling • Cut-resistant sleeves with unmatched flexibility and breathability Read More
PPE SELECTOR

DuPont has launched the new app version of DuPont SafeSPEC, its online PPE selector tool. The app uses custom hazard parameters to identify PPE with the appropriate level of protection, whether the environment is a cleanroom or a petrochemical plant. Using SafeSPEC simplifies the selection process and makes it easier to identify workplace safety solutions, particularly when out on a jobsite. Read More
CORNER GUARD

SharpEagle Technology’s Safe Zone Corner Guard offers proactive collision detection and prevention in blind corners. With sensors that detect motion up to 25 feet, the device emits a warning sound, loud enough to be heard over background noise, which is synchronized with a light flash to reinforce visibility and alertness. The angled design and concentrated lens optimize light intensity for maximum visibility. Read More

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