Archive for February 2020
GARANT Xtric Centering Vice Clamping Jaw Quick-Change System Now Offers New Features
Last year the Hoffmann Group presented the GARANT Xtric centering vice with clamping jaw quick-change system in line with the “Click&Clamp” principle. From April 2020 the small powerhouse, which acts directly on the component with up to 25 kN clamping force and hardly creates any jaw and component lift-off, will also be available with a…
Read MoreRSI Awareness Day: How to Protect Your Fleet from Injury
By John Leo Post, Contributor THE RSI CHALLENGE We’ve all felt that little ache or pain as we move throughout the day. Maybe it’s a tight back or a squeaky wrist. We shake the ache off and get on with our day. However, over time, these pains can lead to more serious injuries. Repetitive strain…
Read MoreIndustrial Scientific Welcomes Marc Osgoodby as Vice President of Global Sales
Industrial Scientific recently announced that Marc Osgoodby has joined the company as vice president of global sales. Osgoodby will be responsible for leading Industrial Scientific’s global go-to-market strategy and sales teams. Osgoodby most recently was senior vice president of global sales at Sierra Wireless, a company that provides businesses with Internet of Things (IoT) devices,…
Read MorePanacea Aftermarket Announces Addition of The “Red Zone Rebel”
Panacea’s new Red Zone Rebel (RZR) incorporates the most recent advancements in LED digital technology and magnetic components that can help protect forklift operators and pedestrians in a warehouse environment. Some of the RZR features and benefits include: Hyper-bright ceiling tracking lights; Work lights that work; Extended red zone coverage; and Forward strobe lights: The…
Read MoreHear No Evil: Noise Safety on Worksites
By Heather Perl, Contributor Despite being a serious potential health hazard, loud noises are often not given enough consideration when trying to establish the safety of a worksite. Loud noises are invisible dangers; they may not be immediately obvious, and many employees and employers don’t realize how much damage occurs over time. Even moderately loud…
Read MoreSW Safety Goes Live with New Website
SW Safety announced that they have pressed command-S for the final time and gone live with the new www.swsafety.com website. The new site, reportedly designed from the ground-up, is one of the final steps of implementing the company’s brand refresh that was enthusiastically received at the NSC Show last year. “We are very excited to…
Read MoreHand Impact Protection: ANSI/ISEA 138
Finally, now, in the U.S., leading glove manufacturers and material suppliers have collaborated to develop new, voluntary standards from the International Safety Equipment Association—ISEA, an American National Standards Institute-accredited standards developing organization. ANSI/ISEA 138, American national standard for performance and classification for impact-resistant hand protection, aims to improve on the somewhat limited treatment of impact…
Read MoreErgodyne Launches Industrial Hard-Sided Coolers
Ergodyne announced an addition to its Chill-Its® lineup with the launch of new Industrial Hard-Sided Coolers, available in both 48- and 17-quart sizes. This is the company’s first line of coolers. “With a continued emphasis on heat stress solutions, coolers were a logical next step for us,” said Alsie Nelson, senior product manager for Ergodyne.…
Read MoreCasella Announces Extensive Webinar Schedule on Noise, Air Sampling and Vibration for OSH Specialists
Building a culture of occupational health and safety is vital for all businesses and is key to ensuring not just workplace compliance, but sustainable competitive advantage. To manage risks and to meet today’s standards in occupational health, the first place to start is to make sure you assess and measure risks accurately, and the best…
Read MoreGetting Enlightened About Single-Use Gloves Improves Worker Health
By Cheryl Reep, Contributor The Historical Single-Use Experience Take a moment to think about wearing single-use gloves. If you just thought about tight-fitting, powdery-feeling, hand-sweating, flimsy gloves that make you want to wash your hands after you use them–you are like most people today. And, you are just like most workers who are required to…
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