Stay Cool and Comfortable With CarbonX -- Occupational Health & Safety

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Stay Cool and Comfortable With CarbonX

Beat the heat with the CarbonX® Active™ Baselayer, an ideal solution for professionals who want to keep cool, safe, and comfortable when performing high-activity tasks in hot and potentially dangerous environments. The moisture-wicking 6.0 oz/yd2 Active fabric has a TPP rating of 10 cal/cm2, far surpassing the performance of competing FR garments of similar weight.

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WORK LIGHTS

Makita U.S.A. Inc.—manufacturer of professional tools, power equipment and accessories—has released two new lighting solutions for both the XGT and LXT systems. The portable, powerful, and foldable lights feature multiple lighting mode options, can rotate for more accessibility, feature long run times and multiple hanging and positioning options. Both models fit users looking for a work light that can fit their needs. Read More
Goggle Guard® clip 82 Series

The 82 series Goggle Guard® clip addresses the age-old conundrum of where to place your safety glasses or goggles when getting on and off the jobsite. To use, simply attach the 82 series Goggle Guard clip to the front or back of a climbing-style safety helmets to keep many types of eye protection secure and to prevent loss. Still wearing traditional cap style hard hats? This clip can also attach to the back of ball-cap hard hats, making it versatile for both style safety helmets. Read More
Control of Hazardous Energy Training and Services

e-Hazard has developed Lockout/Tagout training and services in response to growing industry demand for ways to address this critical aspect of worker safety. Our practical approach lets us meet your needs at the level that best fits you. We can assist you with any of the following: provide training for your employees, perform an audit of your current processes, work with you to develop, and implement LOTO program and procedures. Having a comprehensive, functional approach to control of hazardous energies is an essential component to keeping your workers safe. Read More

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