FORKLIFT SYSTEM -- Occupational Health & Safety

Rite-Hite Corp.

FORKLIFT SYSTEM

Rite-Hite Corp. introduces the Rite-Vu™ Light Communication System. Designed to detect when a forklift is inside a trailer, the system alerts loading dock personnel to stay clear of dock openings while any trailer is in service to prevent forklift pedestrian collisions, a leading cause of forklift-related fatalities.

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AeroFit Respirator Fit Testing Device

Experience the latest innovation in respirator fit testing with AeroFit, a cutting-edge quantitative fit testing device engineered for precision and ease. Launching in Q4, the AeroFit tests both disposable and elastomeric respirators. AeroFit is designed for ease-of-use with features like respirator selection and daily verification. The built-in screen provides animations and written instructions, guiding test subjects effortlessly without the need for a tablet or Bluetooth®. Read More
Helmsman Safety Glasses - All-Day Comfort + High-Impact Protection

New Helmsman® safety glasses have been uniquely designed to be lightweight and comfortable, yet also to provide military ballistics-level impact protection. These wraparound safety glasses are also dielectric, making them ideal for a wide range of applications and jobsites. It’s a never-before-seen design for safety glasses – dielectric, lightweight AND ballistics-level impact protection all in a budget-friendly product workers won’t mind wearing. Helmsman is available in eight lens options, including fX2 anti-fog. ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 certified. Request a free product sample. Read More
NITRILE GLOVES

From SAS Safety Corp., the Raven Patriot is an American-made disposable nitrile glove featuring patented compression fit technology that provides a tapered fingertip that enhances dexterity. This exam grade chemical-resistant nitrile glove meets FDA standards for food processing and handling, complies with the Buy America Act, is TAA complaint and is rated for resistance against permeation by fentanyl. Read More

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