E-A-R Sphere -- Occupational Health & Safety

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E-A-R Sphere

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Introducing Sphere™ – The Ultimate Banded Hearing Protector from E-A-R®

Sphere blends ergonomics—a cutting edge band design that reduces interference—with the proven effectiveness of E-A-R® foam earplugs. The result? Excellent attenuation (NRR 28 dB) and adjustable comfort that fits you. Visit www.E-A-Rsphere.com or call 1-800-225-9038 for more information.

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ATG® MaxiCut® Ultra™ A6 Cut Resistant Work Gloves

ATG® MaxiCut® Ultra™ A6 Cut Resistant Work Gloves from PIP® feature the same leading technologies as America’s #1 professional work glove, the MaxiFlex® Ultimate™, with additional CUTtech® technology. Proprietary 360-degree breathability makes these gloves among the most breathable on the market. Additionally, they have a reinforced thumb crotch for durability and a silicone free MicroFoam nitrile coating for safe handling. Read More
Fall Detection for Lone Workers

Grace WorkForce® worker-worn safety pendants with fall detection offer a better way to satisfy the OSHA standard. As well as, protects the worker who is unable to self-rescue by providing a means of transmitting an immediate notification to others of the worker in distress thus dispatching a prompt rescue. WorkForce® pendants transmit fall detection and manual panic alarms to other on-site pendants and fixed monitors without relying on the cellular service, and without a monthly subscription fee. For off-site remote monitoring, Grace Cloud Connect- is a subscription based add-on using Grace cellular, satellite, and IP connected Gateways with text, text-to-voice, email APP and web portal notifications. Read More
Combat The Cost of Worker Fatigue

One single employee experiencing daily fatigue can cost an employer $3500 a year in lost productivity, absenteeism and increased healthcare. For 1000 employees that adds up to $3.5 million... for every year that it is not reduced. Manage it with a Lehigh CustomFit Wellness program that supplies accurate fit safety footwear, orthotics and compression garments to help prevent stress and fatigue. Read More

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Artificial Intelligence

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