EH&S Product Innovations of 2021

Brass Knuckle^® SmartSkin™ Nitrile Gloves Have More Protection, Grip

Brass Knuckle’s® SmartSkin™ nitrile gloves are ideal for workers who handle unpleasant substances that may make it difficult to hang on to tools. SmartSkin gloves have a thin gauge, 18 mil nylon shell with a full overcoat of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), which protects against chemicals, oils and most harmful cleaning solvents. A second coat of NBR on the fingers and palm has a sandy finish that helps improve grip – even when wet, and provides extra resistance to abrasions, tears and punctures in critical wear areas. That’s in addition to nitrile base, which has three times the puncture resistance of latex. SmartSkin gloves are ideal for workers in the oil and gas sector who need impermeable gloves that protect against skin exposures when working around oil operations and when transferring process fluids. www.brassknuckleprotection.com.

Tingley Pilot G2 Knee Boots Keep Feet Dry

Tingley’s enhanced 15in high Pilot G2 Knee boots are lighter weight and have contemporary styling, with uppers that remains flexible even in cold temperatures and a removable insole that wicks perspiration to help keep feet dry and comfortable all day. The G2s are available in both a plain toe and a new composite safety toe option. They are injection molded using high-quality PVC for a seamless construction that is 100% liquid proof and provides resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, alkalies, fats and oils. www.tingleyrubber.com

Rack Supported Roly^® from Mezzanine Safeti-Gates Offers Fall Protection

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates’ Rack Supported Roly® safety gate provides fall protection in material handling, and manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and warehouses. Configured for multiple pallets deep, it has a dual-gate system that attaches directly to the rack uprights in rack systems or pick modules, which space in the area and creates a secure connection without having to anchor the gate into the decking. The gate can be designed to match the depth of the pallet flow lane to capture multiple pallets. https://mezzgate.com.

Milwaukee^® Adds Cut Level Rated Gloves to Lineup

Milwaukee Tool is now offering a full range of 1 through 5 ANSI* Cut Level Rated gloves for their Winter Dipped, Polyurethane and Nitrile styles. The insulated and lined Winter Dipped Gloves are designed for both warmth and dexterity and are ideal for material handling, demolition, wire stripping, pipe threading, general-purpose and remodeling applications. The Polyurethane Dipped Gloves offer a better fit for all-day comfort and SMARTSWIPE™ touchscreen compatible fingertips. Milwaukee’s Nitrile Dipped Gloves have a reinforced nitrile coating between the thumb and index finger for enhanced durability in high wear points and SMARTSWIPE™ index fingertips. They’re made of a nylon and Lycra blend to provide all-day comfort and wick away moisture. www.milwaukeetool.com/ppe

Ergodyne Adds Head Protection Accessories to Skullerz^® Line

Ergodyne has expanded its Skullerz® head protection line to include a breathable bump cap insert and red hard hat safety light. The Skullerz® 8945F(x) Bump Cap Insert features all-over venting plus a stronger ribbed top for enhanced breathability and 35% more crown impact protection. The 8993 Red Hard Hat Safety Light attaches to the back of hard hats and safety helmets to keep workers safely visible in low-light conditions. The Skullerz® integration-ready head protection accessories already include hard hat LED lights, visors and chin straps. www.ergodyne.com.

MCR Safety ANSI A9 Mechanic Gloves are Cut Resistant

MCR Safety’s new PD4900 gloves offer comfort as well as heavy duty protection, with ANSI A9 cut-resistance, ANSI Puncture 5 defense, and ANSI Impact Level 1 back-of-hand protection. The PD4900 features a fluorescent lime patented tire tread TPR back that provides ANSI level 1 impact resistance, while the orange full MAXgrid pattern palm and fingers are tailored to provide superior grip in dry, wet or oily conditions. This glove is lined with engineered Kevlar® material that provides ANSI A9 cut protection and ANSI Level 5 puncture protection. www.mcrsafety.com/shop

Radians Debuts Kevlar Cut Sleeves in Eight Styles

Radians® has entered the arm protection category via the launch of its new Kevlar® cut-resistant sleeves, which come in eight different styles. The sleeves are engineered with DuPont™ Kevlar, a synthetic, lightweight and heat-resistant fiber that delivers a high tensile strength-to-weight ratio. It is also flame resistant — its fibers won’t melt, drip or support combustion. In addition to being cut- and heat-resistant, Radians’ new sleeves are lightweight and comfortable enough for extended wear. The lineup includes sleeves with A2 and A3 cut resistance; 14″ and 18″ lengths and a choice of a thumbhole. www.radians.com

Pyramex^® Hot Weather Work Wear is Lightweight, Cool

Hi-vis moisture-wicking short sleeve shirts and ultra-lightweight vests from Pyramex® can help protect workers from extreme heat. The Pyramex RVZ23 hi-vis vest is available in hi-vis yellow or orange and is made from a “barely there” polyester mesh material. It has two-inch silver reflective material and four-inch contrasting trim, a zipper front closure and mic tabs and six pockets for lots of storage. The vest is available in sizes small through 5XL. Pyramex’s moisture-wicking single pocket short sleeve (RTS21 and RTS21B Series) shirts also provide much needed UPF 30+ sun protection. Choose from the RTS21 series shirts in solid hi-vis yellow or hi-vis orange, or the RTS21B series shirts which are designed with yellow or orange on top and black on the bottom half of the front of the shirts. All shirts include a front pocket and are available in sizes medium through 5XL. www.pyramexsafety.com.

Metalguard^® Metal Handling Glove is Flame-Resistant, Antimicrobial

Wells Lamont Industrial’s Metalguard® Flame-Resistant Metal Handling Glove protects hands from flame or flash fire. Its blend of high-performance fiber technology provides maximum cut protection, with increased comfort and dexterity to reduce hand fatigue. Antimicrobial yarns inhibit bacterial and fungal growth. This glove is an ANSI-rated A7 glove ideal for metal fabrication, metal stamping, metal handling, automotive, petrochemical and industrial manufacturing. www.wellslamontindustrial.com