Archive for August 2018
Black Stallion® Introduces the Best Fitting and Most Comfortable Flame-Resistant Welding Cap Ever Made
The welding cap is an essential item for most welders. Unfortunately, designs for this important product have changed little over the years. Black Stallion tilts the welding cap industry on its head with the introduction of the AH1630-GS – a comfortable fitting protective welding cap. Uniquely constructed of single-layer flame-resistant cotton, the AH1630-GS provides lightweight…
Read MoreMEGAComfort’s Third Annual Hardest Worker Contest
MEGAComfort® will celebrate the great American work ethic with its Labor Day Hardest Worker Contest. MEGAComfort’s Hardest Worker Contest encourages individuals to submit stories that highlight an unsung hero in their workplace, family or local community for their chance to win a variety of prizes, including cash and MEGAComfort’s highly acclaimed ergonomic insoles. Visit MEGAComfort’s…
Read MoreWarehouse Management Software: Key to Traceability in the Global Marketplace
Dave Williams, Vice President of Software Development, Westfalia Technologies, Inc. Traditional warehousing operations are typically managed using either a warehouse management system (WMS), a warehouse control system (WCS) or both. The WMS is used to manage the workflow of the operation, while the WCS is used to execute the workflow by controlling the automation. When…
Read MoreSolving the Labeling Challenge: How to Find the Right Solution for Your Business
Dave Reba, Director oOf Consumables Sales, Barcoding, Inc. From supply and manufacturing to distribution and shipping, the label is an essential part of any successful supply chain. What might look like a simple series of laminations to the untrained eye actually represents a complex design process and a key component of business success. With a…
Read MoreFacility Safety Improves Efficiency, Reduces Injuries
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual rate of work-related injuries at warehouses and distribution centers is approximately five/100 employees. While there is no “secret formula” or one-size-fits all manual on how to improve warehouse processes (and thus worker safety), there are some concrete steps any company can take to improve efficiency, reduce…
Read MoreEyewashes & Showers Protect Workers from Hazardous Substances
Emergency showers and eyewash stations provide on-the-spot decontamination. They allow workers to flush away hazardous substances that can cause injury. Even with the best engineering and safety precautions, accidental chemical exposures still occur. As a result, it is essential to look beyond the use of goggles, face shields and procedures. Emergency showers and eyewash stations…
Read MoreBlueScreen devicesMCR Safety MAXBLUE™ VL210MB
There are many jobs that demand the use of hand held devices, RF scanners or other portable devices. All of these devices emit blue light which has been known to cause eye fatigue, headaches, and migraines. Many of these jobs are also indoor and, until recently, a wearer that needed to block a good portion…
Read MoreMacurco Re-launches Advanced AimSafety Portable Gas Detection To Increase Worker Protection, Plantwide Incident Reduction
Macurco Gas Detection, a leading developer of gas detection solutions for oil and gas, industrial safety, HVAC, fire and security, building operations, and EMS response, today announced the company is launching its innovative portable gas detection product line, AimSafety. The new AimSafety by Macurco Gas Detection portable gas detection solutions combine innovation, ease-of-use, fast response…
Read MoreRadians enters AR/FR market with launch of new VolCore line
Radians recently launched VolCore™, their new line of Flame Resistant (FR) workwear that helps protect workers from short-term thermal hazards, including arc flash and flash fire. VolCore AR/FR workwear self-extinguishes and does not melt when exposed to flame, dramatically reducing the severity of burn injuries. Industries that require AR/FR clothing include utilities, oil and gas,…
Read MoreCreform Cart Designs a Cart to Specifically Hold Spools of Wire
Creform Corporation engineers have designed and built a cart to support an electronics manufacturer that needed a cart to hold spools of wire during production. A cart that serves as a production-floor supermarket area for wires. The manufacturer has achieved exemplary levels of 5S and lean manufacturing, a strong suit of Creform Corporation. The cart…
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