Optrel encourages welders to maintain the performance of their Optrel welding helmets with new Helmet Starter Kits for Expert Series and p550 Helmets.

The Speedglas Auto-Darkening Filter Kit 9100XXi gives welders superior visibility in both dark and light states.

The e684 Helmet has been added to the e3000 Powered Air Purifying Respiratory system.

The Peak View Translucent Hard Hat is an improved modern design on the traditional hard shell protective helmet and allows wearers maximum peripheral vision.

The Honeywell Life Guard Hood for firefighters features an innovative, patent-pending design and proven fabrics that provide better blocking protection against hazardous particulates compared with traditional hoods.

The Classic Series Hard Hats line has been expanded to include the C35, an extra-large full-brim model that accommodates slot-mounted accessories.

The 6823RT Realtree Wind-Proof Hinged Balaclava is designed to retain heat from the heads and necks of workers.

The global Nexus Hard Hat System has been designed to be a totally integrated system for the neck up.

MSA and Miller Electric Mfg. Co. are joining forces to manufacture welding shields and adapters for use with MSA hard hats.

In combination with the MSA V-Gard Protective Cap, the VoltCap offers maximum protection against arc flash.

This hard hat features a large fly net to minimize mosquito, fly and sunlight access to a worker’s face.

Uniquely constructed of single-layer flame-resistant cotton, the AH1630-GS Flame-Resistant Welding Cap provides lightweight protection from sparks, with less heat trapping.

The Z4 Welding/Grinding Respirator is the lightest professional flip-up in the world, weighing only 1.77 pounds.

Pyramex Safety Ridgeline head protection comes in three styles and a variety of finishes and colors, including high-visibility options and vented versions, and is available with four- and six-point ratchet suspensions for easy adjusting.

Cementex Hundred Series Arc Rated Face Shields have changed from green to gray.

The HH-F1-B Bullhead Safety Blue Unvented Full Brim Style Hard Hat with Six-Point Ratchet Suspension is reversible and made with HPPE material to provide a lightweight product that is weather and chemical resistant.

Designed for use with Centurion’s Compact Nexus and Concept Hard Hats, the Contour Face Protection System is a low-profile, high-quality alternative to basic faceshields.

The washable Honeywell Dual-Layer Face Cover features an innovative 3D-knit design that contours to the wearer’s face.

Before wearing a mouth-covering mask for the day, apply two or three sprays of this alcohol-free 24-hour mouth mask/fabric sanitizer directly on the outer surface of the mask.

This lift-front hood, part of the Ultralight Series of Arc Flash PPE, offers wearers a larger viewing area through a clear gray color faceshield.

The HC1 Communicator is an intrinsically safe hard hat. It provides sensor-based contextual awareness of the surroundings; multimodal, real-time positioning and proximity detection; comprehensive audio-visual telecommunications; peripheral connectivity; and multiple wireless backhaul options, with an ergonomic and user-friendly interface.

HH-CH1-YG is a high-visibility yellow/green climbing-style protective helmet with six-point ratchet suspension and a four-point chin strap. Constructed of ABS material, the hat is ideal for workers in heavy infrastructure, oil and gas, wind power, construction, mining, and utilities.

The Honeywell North Primair 900 (PA900) Series Headgear offers users an all-in-one eye, face, head and respiratory safety solution, as well as ANSI-certified and NIOSH-approved protection for a range of applications.

These six-point suspension hard hats offer wearers two additional support straps for improved comfort. They also feature a comfortable, swinging ratchet for quick adjustment and better comfort. 

The Allegro EZ AIR Flex Grinding/Welding PAPR is a complete particulate system. This lightweight welding helmet features a durable flip-up visor to expose a grind shield below that maintains respiratory protection.

The Nexus E:Protect lighter-weight hard hat is made of plant-derived bio polymers, wood fibers and recycled plastics. It uses Centurion Safety’s six-point webbing suspension and ratchet adjustment and has an optional chinstrap.

I work as a railway inspection and maintenance specialist and have recently noticed workers wearing boots with safety features I haven’t seen before. What trends in footwear safety could benefit me in my line of work?

How do I find the right shoe for the job, according to personal protective equipment standards for footwear?

There are three areas in reviewing a safety footwear program for your business. Each component is critical to the other two – with any component missing, problems can arise. Having the most effective safety footwear program balances the correctly specified footwear with an efficient delivery system serviced by trained providers that understand personal protective equipment requirements.

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Sacramento, CA – Almost 1 million people in California have work-related asthma, according to a new surveillance report from the California Department of Public Health.

Falls Church, VA – Workers may be exposed to a group of synthetic chemicals used in building materials without realizing it, according to a new white paper from the American Industrial Hygiene Association.

Amid recent industrial catastrophes, OSHA is considering revisions to its 20-year-old Process Safety Management Standard. What changes is the agency considering? Stakeholders weigh in.

Falls Church, VA – The average salary for industrial hygienists has increased more than $10,000 in the past five years, according to survey results released May 30 by the American Industrial Hygiene Association.

Pandemic-prompted shutdowns have forced a pivot in the way construction safety training is delivered

Workers exposed to poor indoor air quality may experience headaches, shortness of breath, coughing or nausea.

To maintain a safe and healthy workplace, housekeeping must be a priority.

MAX Small earplugs’ reduced size offers workers with smaller ear canals a more comfortable fit and high attenuation (NRR 30).

Complying with Mine Safety and Health Administration and OSHA hearing conservation regulations has never been easier, thanks to the easy-to-use design of the Solo Occupational DBMS software.

The DM line of universal music plugs may have been crafted for musicians, but all workers can benefit from this hearing protection.

This line of foam earplugs provides an effective single-use solution to combat noise-induced hearing loss. Tested in accordance with ANSI S3.19-1974 standards, these disposable earplugs feature soft, slow-recovery foam.

Adapted from combat-proven technology, the QUIETPRO intelligent hearing protection and communication system provides smart personal hearing protection, digitally enhanced speech communication and clear radio communication.

FirmFit earplugs feature a softer, more comfortable fit and better noise protection than most leading classic-style foam earplugs.

Protect your hearing without missing important sounds and communications with the left/RIGHT Dual Pro Earmuff.