Archive for September 2019
Apples’ New Noise App Is A Game Changer
You might have heard that Apple has released a handy new app in its latest update to the Watch OS platform. Wearers can now track their noise exposure throughout the day, receiving real-time alerts when their environment is too loud. As one of the world’s leading acoustic measurement specialists, we like to keep up-to-date with…
Read MoreNew Raze Heavy-Duty Electric Chain Hoist
A new heavy-duty electric chain hoist, available in a range of capacities from 1/8 to 5 tons, is being offered to North America immediately via premier online distributor cranedepot.com. Raze is built specifically for production environments and has been launched as a competitor to other high-end hoists on the market, but is expected to offer…
Read MoreProtect Against Slips, Trips & Falls
The topic of worker safety is as evergreen as it is important. Luckily, there are companies creating products to keep workers safe. We talked with the folks at Rite Hite about the solutions available to prevent workers from falling on the job. Worker safety is an important topic in any industry. What does the OSHA…
Read MoreSignaling for Safety
Jake Vernon, Product Specialist – Audible & Visual Signaling Pfannenberg Sales America Safety in the workplace is only as good as the systems and measures in place to keep it that way. But, let’s face it, sometimes things do go awry. When that happens, it’s important to have a signaling system in place to warn…
Read MoreDon’t Blink: Accessibility is Key for Eyewash Stations
Liz Cuneo, Contributing Writer When handling hazardous materials in the workplace, safety remains a critical consideration for companies, as they design the best plant, laboratory or facility. And, within these plants, eyewash stations are key components to maintaining a high level of safety. One may ask why eyewashes are such crucial apparatuses. Each day, about…
Read MoreMaterial Innovation Revolutionizes Back-Of-Hand Protection
Andrew Shields, Contributor Most gloves used for industrial PPE across the construction, automotive, and oil and gas industries have back-of-hand protectors, with the vast majority made from thermoplastic rubber (TPR). Until now, there was very little manufacturers could do to change the characteristics of the compositions they were using. They could either add more plasticizer…
Read MoreWhat is the Radius of my Area Monitor?
Kyle Krueger, Contributor Over the past two years, demand for area monitors has increased. Now more than ever, companies can place durable, easy-to-use sensing devices with advanced technology throughout their facilities at a lower price point. This is giving companies better awareness of their environments, while also helping them drive safety improvements. Accordingly, a common…
Read MoreReduce the Risk of Arc Flash with a Reliable and Repeatable Repair and Preventative Maintenance Program
Rachel Bugaris, Contributor The importance of preventative maintenance programs can’t be understated. Especially when it comes to reducing the risk for arc flash. Accuracy and repeatability are critical to any machine operation, but that also applies to the preventative maintenance program itself. Facility and safety managers understand that repeatability makes work easier to implement. Even…
Read MoreImprove Productivity, Safety & Sustainability with the Right Lift Truck
Steven LaFevers, Vice President of Emerging Technology at Hyster Having the right equipment in your warehouse can not only boost productivity, but also increase worker safety and meet sustainability goals. We chatted with Steven LaFevers, Vice President of Emerging Technology at Hyster, about the company’s line of lift trucks, including how using the truck’s data…
Read MoreStretch Wrap Solutions: Versatile Products, Diverse Applications
Mike Kerr, Contributor Not all stretch wrap is created equal, and each type is designed to serve a different purpose. As a packaging solution, stretch wrap is also incredibly versatile and can work with a wide range of products in all sizes, shapes and materials. For material handling operations looking to increase efficiency, improve safety…
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