PPE

Ergodyne Announces Partnership with Polartec® with Launch of New Flame-Resistant Dual Compliant Balaclava

September 29, 2019

Ergodyne announced the launch of their new flame-resistant (FR) balaclava, the latest addition to their N-Ferno® line of cold-weather gear. Built in collaboration with Polartec®, the new N-Ferno® 6847 Dual Compliant FR Balaclava Face Mask meets two flame-resistant standards, both NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112, and is one of the only balaclavas in the industry…

Read More >>


New Pyramex® Hi-vis Rainwear Boasts Superior Functionality

September 26, 2019

When you have a job that needs to get done, depend on Pyramex® and its new Hi-Vis Rainwear to keep you comfortable, dry and safe. Created with superior materials, the line includes a rain jacket (RRWJ31 Series), pants (RRWP31 Series), bib pants (RRWB31Series) and raincoat (RRWC31 Series) and is designed to work with your body…

Read More >>


Showa Launches the Biggest Biodegradable Glove Range in the Market With Its Revolutionary Eco Best Technology®

September 24, 2019

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT As a response to the overwhelming amount of plastic waste and the growing climate crisis, SHOWA is investing heavily into Research & Development (R&D) for products with a reduced impact on the environment. An estimated 100 billion pairs of gloves are thrown away each year. Laid out end-to-end, that’s…

Read More >>


Apples’ New Noise App Is A Game Changer

September 24, 2019

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 More >>


Protect Against Slips, Trips & Falls

September 18, 2019

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 More >>


Don’t Blink: Accessibility is Key for Eyewash Stations

September 18, 2019

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 More >>


Material Innovation Revolutionizes Back-Of-Hand Protection

September 18, 2019

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 More >>


New for 2019

September 17, 2019

VENTURE GEAR VGPM80 AND VGPM90 SERIES – NEW COLORS AVAILABLE The popular Venture Gear VGPM80 series and VGPM90 series of passive hearing protection by Pyramex Safety now have new colors for 2019. The VGPM80 series is now available 8 total colors – the NEW Black and Hi-Vis Orange, in addition to the existing colors Hi-Vis…

Read More >>


New Pyramex® Sitecore Industrial Safety Glasses

September 17, 2019

Pyramex® is proud to announce its new 2019 SitecoreTM safety glasses for workers in industrial settings.  Keep particles, flying objects and debris from your eyes with these glasses, which boast a variety of industry-leading features making them one of the most comfortable and performance-driven safety glasses on the market.  Available in a number of frame/lens…

Read More >>


Guardian Launches HTL Horizontal Lifeline for Fall Protection

September 16, 2019

Guardian Fall Protection, a Pure Safety Group (PSG) brand, has unveiled its new HTL Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) for use in fall protection systems. The horizontal anchorage accommodates two workers in fall arrest at 30-, 60- and 100-foot lengths. The HLL is ultra-lightweight and extremely durable.  Due to the double-braided polyester rope functioning as the shock…

Read More >>


Follow WMHS!

Workplace

Construction
Ind Hygiene