How can I keep my workers protected in hot weather?

How significant are the differences in cost between preventing and treating heat-related illnesses?

The WorkSight line of eyewear products features vibrant colors and finishes that also double as a safety line with its ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated frames and removable side shields.

Regardless of whether you have water spray, high humidity or dramatic changes in temperature, Snap (BKFIX-3100NP) and Mega (BKDST-1030NP) Glasses don’t steam up.

Action Goggles are made for welding and grinding environments, as well as for use in chemical labs.

The Vader Combo is a vented goggle with a faceshield that combines full-face impact and wetness protection with unparalleled anti-fog properties.

SafeVision LLC has expanded its specialty frame selection with the inclusion of ANSI Z87.1 safety-certified goggles.

The IQuity Anti-Fog Coating outlasts and outperforms mainstream hydrophobic coatings.

These digital backside lenses, designed with office ergonomics in mind, are available in three styles: VISION EASE Computer, VISION EASE Desk and VISION EASE Office.

Allegro Action Goggles are made for welding and grinding environments.

StarLite glasses now are available with classic camouflage temples.

The Ultim8 is a combination spectacle and goggle designed to prevent debris from entering the eye by completely sealing the orbital area.

Silverton safety eyewear provides two options for dust protection. A temples-only version offers the comfort and convenience of safety glasses.

OCTANE Safety Glasses with Polarized Lenses provide 99 percent UV protection.

Maverick Eye Protection, the first eyewear created for the KleenGuard Brand, is designed with human-centric engineering that enables rather than inhibits – allowing for maximum productivity and safety.

PMXTREME, Venture II and Brevard (shown) safety glasses feature an ultrarealistic camo pattern and have been designed for the highest impact standards and all-day comfort.

The Safety Station is a multipurpose drench shower, eye/facewash and safety supply storage cabinet all in one.

This line of bifocal safety glasses features UV400 protection and polycarbonate lenses that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards. The bifocal lens style on the glasses allows wearers to use the magnified lens below when working and the clear lens on top when interacting with others or looking ahead.

Spectrum eyewear is designed with N-FOG anti-fog lens protection that permanently bonds to the lens and will not wear or wash off.

The Grasshopper is a versatile dust goggle/spectacle for workers who move between temperature extremes. A soft, comfortable EVA foam dust filter with built-in air channels fills the gap between the goggles and the worker’s face to keep dust out.

BK-Anti-FOG and BK-Anti-FOG+ lens coatings are designed to offer wearers better, longer-lasting fog-free protection. BK-Anti-FOG provides a fog-free view under even the most demanding conditions.

The co-injected, vented frame on the Pilot Neo guarantees worker comfort, while its neoprene strap improves its resistance to temperature, fire, tearing and chemical products.

BOLT Eye Visors are classified as spectacles and can be used in place of safety glasses with a Z87.1+ rating.

Even if you wear prescription lenses, the new PLATINUM eyewear coating technology can repel nature’s elements from blurring your vision – for optimal acuity in any work situation.

Eyesaline personal eyewash bottles allow workers to receive instant treatment before moving to main eyewash equipment or while being transported for additional medical care.

The sporty, anti-fog Grasshopper (BKDST-1010N) model features a soft EVA foam dust filter with built-in air channels that fill the gap between the glasses and the face, keeping dust out.

The NESS+ Small line of safety glasses is designed to fit smaller, narrower faces and meet the growing demand for safety apparel for women. The glasses feature anti-scratch and anti-fog coatings and have the benefit of added comfort thanks to co-injected temples.

With its anti-fog coating and anti-scratch treatment, Vader Goggles are designed to help keep workers’ vision clear.

The SWIFT industrial collection includes safety glasses and over-the-glasses goggles. Both feature the PLATINUM Lite anti-scratch and anti-fog coating.

Komet polarized safety glasses are designed specifically for outdoor use. They feature a black wraparound frame that provides a close fit to the face, and lenses that protect against glare and 99.99% of UVA and UVB rays.

The Honeywell UVEX Avatar PLUS family of safety eyewear features a contoured shape to help keep dust away from workers’ faces.

As summer approaches, so do the dangers of working outside during hot weather. Knowing how to work safely in hot weather can help prevent heat stress injuries and heat stroke, the most serious heat-related disorder, according to NIOSH.

Tumwater, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries recently released tips for safely working outdoors in hot weather.

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are the two most dangerous heat-related illnesses, according to OSHA.

Every year around this time I see a meme go around social media about the weather. Unless you live somewhere that is perpetually warm, you have likely seen it.

Maybe it’s the Annapolitan in me, but when I looked through all the comments from this year’s SDM 100 (link to article) companies detailing the challenges they had faced in 2021 — and predict to continue facing in 2022 — my mind went immediately to an image of rough seas.

 It’s summer again, and all the plants and flowers are blooming. But in the security industry something else is blooming, too: technology. If you attended ISC West a couple of months ago you may have noticed a few dominant trends, including 5G, cloud, wireless and touchless readers, and much more.

Recently I had the pleasure of returning in person to one of my favorite conferences, PSA TEC. Consisting of owners and members of the largest integrator consortium in the world, it is a great place to really hear what is on the minds of systems integrators.

The security industry recognizes those who go above and beyond to help prevent and mitigate tragedies like the recent Highland Park shooting.  

Diversity is the key to solving the security talent crisis. 

The 2022 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year shows how to do acquisitions successfully 

The flip side of the cybersecurity problem is the opportunity to offer cyber-related services.  

Custom Alarm, based in Rochester, Minn., is on a winning streak. 

Security dealers and integrators look back at 2022 and forward to expectations for 2023

The video surveillance market grew significantly from 2020 to 2021

The security industry has had to be resilient to withstand the supply chain crisis.

The winner of the SDM Project of the Year award highlights a larger trend in converting office space to residential.

Have you ever been to one of those corn mazes that pop up every October?

Pivoting in the face of adversity can lead to new business success.

Summer may be winding down and security is not always known for its lighter side, that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun of our own that doesn’t rely on the weather at all.