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Learning, Networking & a Lively Nightlife in the Crescent City
Next month, the National Safety Council (NSC) continues its 100+ year tradition of staging the world’s largest annual safety event, the NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Thousands of safety, health and environmental professionals from a range of industries will descend on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans to learn about new technologies,…
Read MoreSafety You Can See: Visual Communication for Construction Sites
By: Kevin Fipps, Contributor In the bustling world of construction, where ambition meets skill, one factor must never be compromised: safety first. In 2020, 1,008 construction workers were killed in workplace accidents, representing 21% of all fatal occupational injuries. 368 from slips, trips and falls 247 transportation related 153 from contact with objects and/or equipment…
Read MoreAre You Using the Right Lift for the Job?
By: Shana McGuinn, Contributor Turning radius. Horizontal reach. Platform height. Load capacity. These are all factors to take into account when selecting aerial lifts, or mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP), for your facility or worksite. This equipment raises workers to a desired height, so that they can reach the products or supplies they need or…
Read MorePIP® Traverse™ Safety Helmet 280-HP1491RM with Mips® Technology
This ANSI Z98.1 Certified Type II, Class E industrial climbing helmet offers superior impact protection while working at heights, ground level and in confined spaces. The Traverse™ features a super lightweight ABS shell and an integrated EPS inner shell foam liner that work in conjunction with the highly adjustable 4-point HDPE inner suspension to provide…
Read MoreCrown Equipment Work Assist Vehicle Enhances Productivity and Safety
Crown Equipment’s Work Assist Vehicle® (WAV), also known as The WAVE®, was designed with features to help achieve increased safety, efficiency and flexibility for applications where ladders are typically used to access high places, such as those found in retail and manufacturing settings. The Wave is ideal for workers receiving, shipping and stocking/shelving small loads…
Read MoreCombilift Launches New Model Truck at Ligna
As leading forklift manufacturer Combilift continues its 25 years in business celebrations, saw the launch of another new model truck, this time at Ligna, the international timber and woodworking show, which ran from May 15–18 in Hanover. The new Combi-CB70E is a further addition to Combilift’s ever growing range of electric models which offers powerful…
Read MoreASSP Honors Krug for Work on Safety Standards
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has named Terry W. Krug, M.S., CSP, the recipient of the 2023 Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal for his extensive work in developing and advocating voluntary consensus occupational safety and health standards. Krug is president and owner of Exceptional Occupational Safety and Health Advisors (EXOSHA) in Knoxville, TN.…
Read MoreNOBLELIFT® North America Donates Equipment to Help with Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief and Recovery
Hurricane Ian decimated Fort Meyers, Florida on September 28. Shortly after, Loren Swakow, Managing Director of NOBLELIFT North America was contacted by Liz Richards, CEO of MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association) and was made aware of the need for donations to help with disaster relief and recovery. The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort…
Read MoreSupplying Headlamps as Critical PPE in Hazardous Environments
By supplying intrinsically safe lighting products, industrial facilities can significantly enhance worker safety throughout the plant without worrying about dangerous settings. Contributed by: Princeton Tec Industrial plants have a duty to protect employees by providing a safe work environment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the job. However, despite various PPE options, many companies…
Read MoreSupplying Flashlights and Proper Lighting is Critical for Worker Safety
By: Jane Marsh, Contributor Worker safety is – or should be – a top priority in the warehousing and distribution center space. Thankfully, modern sites are safer than ever thanks to new technologies and safety tools, including personal protective equipment (PPE). For example, gloves, earplugs, eye protection, foot guards and the classic hard hat are…
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