Summer Safety Training Resources -- Occupational Health & Safety

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Summer Safety Training Resources

Summer means outdoor activities, picnics and swimming. But for thousands of people, it also means increased injuries, food poisoning or drowning while on vacation. To make sure that your workers and their loved ones stay safe and healthy this summer, we've developed free summer safety training resources including PowerPoint slides for your safety committee, employee/family handouts, an educational video, and a children’s activity book.

Product Spotlight

Introducing MSA's V-Gard H2- Safety Helmet

The V-Gard H2- Safety Helmet features the latest technology to help provide protection against top and lateral impacts with ANSI Type II certification, while delivering the MSA standard for quality, comfort, and customization. The optional Mips® brain protection system for industrial safety helmets adds another layer of protection designed to help reduce the risk of brain trauma by redirecting rotational energies in the event of certain angled impacts. 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
Venom® Face Protection

Gateway Safety’s Venom® face protection – now available in black and yellow options - provides serious protection against workplace hazards. The Venom headgear unit offers several customizable features, including adjustment knobs to move any attached visor into three different positions. In addition, a rotating ratchet system slides easily and comfortably over the nape of the neck, and can be tightened and locked with a light turn. The entire unit is ultra-comfortable, with a cloth brow pad to absorb perspiration and a cushioned pad on the back of the head. Request a free product sample. Read More

Featured

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Artificial Intelligence

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