Archive for September 2020
VPPPA Announces 2020 Award & Scholarship Winners
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) officially announces the winners of its 2020 Annual Awards and Scholarships. Every year, VPPPA bestows three annual awards to member sites and individuals who go above and beyond in their efforts to improve safety and health for the workforce. VPPPA also provides four scholarships to VPPPA employees and…
Read MoreHarrington Hoists, Inc. Introduces Model HATSB Adjustable Telescopic Spreader Beam
Harrington Hoists, Inc. introduced its HATSB model Adjustable Telescopic Spreader Beam. Designed for outdoor construction or for places where headroom is not limited, this beam will accommodate various size loads and uses an upper rigging spread between two lift points which adds stability to the lift. The Adjustable Telescopic Spreader Beam is reportedly available from…
Read MoreRed Wing Designs Its Lightest Work Boot Ever
Red Wing Shoe Company introduced EXOS Lite, the lightest work boot in Red Wing’s history. Created from Red Wing’s industry insights and expectations for lightweight and comfortable safety footwear, the EXOS Lite line delivers on those needs without sacrificing the safety performance and craftsmanship expected from Red Wing Shoe Company. “Red Wing heard from safety professionals…
Read MoreHyster Double Container Handling Solution Helps Boost Productivity at Ports
Hyster Company’s empty container handler can help port operations reap time and cost savings by handling two empty containers simultaneously. This double-handling capability provides particularly powerful advantages as organizations scale to handle growing demand while maintaining targets for efficiency and cost. “As economies reopen following the peak of COVID-19, the quantity of containers shipped worldwide…
Read MoreErgodyne Rises Up for National Safety Stand-Down 2020
With OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down occurring Sept. 14-18, Ergodyne released a statement emphasizing the importance of including dropped objects prevention in this annual event. “Over 50,000 workers were injured by dropped and falling objects in 2018, roughly 6,000 more than the year before,” said Tim Gallant, product director, Ergodyne. “To stop this rising injury rate,…
Read MoreOSHA’s General Industry Regulation: 29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Sponsored by: Industrial Scientific Important to Know: OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Spaces manual overviews this standard, stating: “Many workplaces contain spaces that are considered to be ‘confined,’ because their configurations hinder the activities of employees who must enter into, work in or exit from them. Due to the work environment, employees who perform tasks in confined…
Read MoreTrelleborg PS1000
Our new premium two stage compound and tire design delivers outstanding performance in terms of tire life. The new PS1000 lasts up to 30% longer than competitors tires available in the market, leading to a very low cost per hour. In addition, with the introduction of the new cushion compound, the PS1000 assures superior stability…
Read MoreSiemens Introduces Its New Simatic Micro-Drive
Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the safety extra-low-voltage range for 24-48V EC motors by introducing a new servo drive system named Simatic Micro-Drive. The new system with UL and CE marked components consists of the PDC (Profidrive Control) servo drive in conjunction with a flexible range of motors and connecting cables from product…
Read MoreNew Airpes Americas Backshop Supports Dealers, End Users
Airpes, a manufacturer of lifting, weighing and below-the-hook equipment, announced its plans to open a backshop that will principally service primary metals, wind and other severe duty applications. “We started by securing a formal presence in the U.S., where experienced management was empowered to sell series production lifting tools in the region,” said Tad Dunville,…
Read MoreRadley Corporation Launches Solution Platform for Manufacturing and Warehouses
Radley Corporation, a leader in software for manufacturing and warehousing, announced the latest solution platform, ENDEAVOR. The platform name reflects Radley’s focus on helping clients to achieve “lean” practices in their organizations while ensuring the ability to be agile within the ever-changing business environments. Originally developed in the mid-1990s in response to customer and industry demand for…
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