Chinstrap offers better fit, improved performance, and more hygienic experience STUDSON, an above-the-neck safety innovator, introduced a new concept version of its SHK-1, the STUDSON by HighBar Type II safety helmet, featuring the buckle-free HighBar mono-chinstrap safety system. Initially developed for action sports athletes, the HighBar strap is designed to ensure a more proper and thus safer fit of…
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MSA Safety, Inc., the global leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, announces its latest innovation in head protection, the V-Gard H2™Safety Helmet. As the newest head protection solution available within MSA Safety’s iconic V-Gard® head protection line, the V-Gard H2 Helmet brings together features of the world’s…
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By Joe Brandel, Contributor As an industry, construction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous in the U.S.[1] The construction industry was responsible for about one in five workplace fatalities in 2021, and several common types of workplace accidents pose heightened risk of injuries for those working in this sector as well. For example,…
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By Milwaukee Tool, Contributor It is critical that construction workers be equipped with state-of-the art head protection. Designed to provide better and more comprehensive impact protection, Type 2 safety helmets have become increasingly popular as technologies have evolved to ensure improved worker safety and productivity on the jobsite. Recognizing their benefits, the Occupational Safety and…
Read More >>Miron Construction Co., Inc. announced it has adopted Type II safety helmets from STUDSON, an above-the-neck safety innovator, for all employees, subcontractors, and partners, commencing a multi-week rollout to replace all of Miron’s traditional hard hats. The general contractor continues to push the envelope on what can be accomplished through its Safety, Quality, Production (SQP) philosophy.…
Read More >>J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and ISEA Launch a Collaborative Research Study J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc., a leading provider of safety and compliance solutions, and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) have joined forces to launch a collaborative research study. The study aims to delve into the practices and challenges faced by employers in…
Read More >>Accessories help combat heat stress and provide sun obstruction STUDSON, a leader in above-the-neck personal protection innovation, released new accessories for industrial workers to help combat the effects of hot weather and sun. For protection against heat stress, STUDSON’s Cooling Helmet Liner with Nape and Cooling Towel will help keep workers cool on the job site, and…
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Strategic Collaboration with Blaklader to Position STUDSON for Distribution in European Markets STUDSON, a safety helmet developer that recently launched the first-of-its-kind Full Brim ANSI Type II Safety Helmet, announced the completion of a $2.48 million USD funding round and a strategic collaboration with Blaklader, one of Europe’s largest producers of workwear. The funding round, led…
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By Joe Brandel, Contributor For workers, construction is one of the most dangerous professions out there. The industry is ranked fourth on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) list of most dangerous jobs.[1] According to OSHA, the four leading hazards, or “Fatal Four,” that construction workers face on job sites include falls, being struck…
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And other things to know about this important form of PPE By: Shana McGuinn, Contributor Tools falling from high above, power lines, objects being swung by a crane or dropped by a forklift — any of these can cause severe head trauma when they come into contact with a worker. Concussions, skull fractures, electrical shock,…
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