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Glove Guard

The Utility Catcher™ Clip is a versatile catch-all for a variety of items that can help meet 5S goals by keeping gear off the floor. The Utility Catcher™ Clip is also perfect for cord management, ear muffs, large gloves, hard hats and much more!

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Honeywell Safety Products

Howard Leight FirmFitTM Earplugs are firm foam reinvented with more comfort and more protection. Workers who prefer firm foam earplugs deserve the best. Because the more comfortable the earplug, the longer they’ll wear it. FirmFit – so soft your workers will want to wear them all day long. Try FirmFit today.

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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

New! Bloodborne Pathogens: Safety In the Workplace. This DVD-based training program features information that must be included in training per OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. It helps ensure employees recognize bloodborne pathogens hazards and their own roles/responsibilities in safeguarding themselves at work. Learn more and order at JJKeller.com.

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JLG Industries, Inc.

The next generation of personal portable lifts – the JLG® LiftPod® FT Series – is designed to increase job efficiency throughout your facility. Easily rolled through standard doorways and designed for one-person operation, it enables employees to reach their work and have 360-degree range of motion.

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MCR Safety

The Memphis Orange is made with Kevlar 9178NFO and features a patent-protected, high-visibility orange DuPont™ Kevlar® engineered yarn. The high-visibility orange enhances safety awareness. This ANSI Cut Level 4 offering has excellent cut protection and great dexterity. Its lightweight seamless shell provides dexterity and comfort. Additionally, the 9178NFO is also touchscreen friendly.

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Mechanix Wear

The M-Pact® CR5 combines full-coverage impact protection and CE Level 5 cut resistance to create a critical cut-resistant tool for working hands.

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Mount Vernon FR

The Mount Vernon FR line of AMTEX TC Flame-Resistant Fabrics combines comfort, strength and a high level of protection so workers don’t have to make any tradeoffs. The fabrics speak to the unique needs of the FR industry, as they increase both comfort and durability without sacrificing protection.

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Portwest, LLC

Portwest, LLC provides a full range of protective clothing, including flame-resistant, high-visibility, rainwear, workwear, chefswear and limited life. All products are tested to the highest U.S. and international standards, including NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E and ENISO 11612, ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 and EN ISO 20471, EN343 & EN343 ANSI/ISEA 101, chemical protection, EN 14126, EN 1073-2, EN 13982-1, EN 13034, EN 1149.

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Protective Industrial Products

PIP’s ANSI Class 3 Ripstop Premium Plus Bomber Jacket is designed with our exclusive Ripstop Polyester 300 D coated waterproof outer shell that features taped seams, a hideaway hood and a removable fleece liner to maximize multi-seasonal use. Comes standard with integrated watertight D-ring access and seven pockets, including special pockets for ID and radio/cell.

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Rosco Vision Systems

Rosco’s Dual-Vision XC 2+1 has the capacity to identify unsafe environments and situations through its ability to continuously record video and provide instant driver feedback. With new Wi-Fi download capability and 3+ camera options, Dual-Vision is revolutionizing windshield-based recording.

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SafeStart

To beat slips, trips and falls you need to start combating the causes of distraction. Human factors training provides skills that improve safety awareness and reduce slips, trips and falls. Download this free guide today and learn how to solve slips, trips and falls for good.

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TECGEN FR

New TECGEN® FR garments tailored specifically for a woman’s build are designed with safety and comfort in mind. The new uniform shirt and coverall feature a contoured, feminine cut. The shirt features a right-over-left placket, darts, adjustable cuffs, button-less spread collar and built-in collar stays. The coveralls are designed with an elastic waist, darts and snapping pockets.

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Waubridge Specialty Fabrics

Kovenex is an inherently heat- and flame-resistant material that offers the ultimate protection in situations where safety is paramount. Produced by Waubridge Specialty Fabrics, Kovenex is built upon three decades of experience and innovation, and is the solution you need to differentiate your products from all the rest.

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Wolverine

Wolverine is the premium work boot for men and women on the toughest jobsites. With a focus on comfort and innovation, Wolverine offers a full line of footwear, apparel and accessories to get the job done. Wolverine – Made True Since 1883.

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Workrite Uniform Company

Workrite’s Walls FR brand now offers a flame-resistant (FR) shirt and jacket in an exclusive Oilfield Camo design. The 100-percent FR cotton shirt has Oilfield Camo panels, and the jacket features Oilfield Camo lining and elbow patches. Both are NFPA 2112 UL certified and provide excellent FR protection.

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NIOSH offers safety tips for residential construction workers

Washington – A new booklet from NIOSH describes safe work practices to help residential construction workers avoid manual material handling injuries.




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Arizona responds to OSHA threat to take away construction oversight

Phoenix – OSHA’s threat to take away Arizona’s oversight of construction safety – prompted by alleged inadequacies in the state’s fall protection standard – is unnecessary in light of recently passed legislation, an attorney representing the state said in a May 1 letter to the federal agency.




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Study finds lack of safety programs in residential construction

Whitewater, WI – One-third of residential construction contractors who participated in a recent study said their firms lacked written safety programs, according to researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.




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Arizona responds to OSHA threat of State Plan revocation

Phoenix – As it faces losing its State Plan status, the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health is standing by its assertion that the state’s fall protection standard is “as effective as” federal OSHA’s requirement.




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Arizona prepares for ‘expected’ rejection of state fall protection standard

Phoenix – The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health believes OSHA will reject the state’s residential construction fall protection standard, and has scheduled free classes on complying with federal fall protection requirements.




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Fall protection website targets residential construction workers

St. Louis – In an effort to help residential construction workers stay safe, a new website is providing details on fall protection methods and equipment.




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Confined spaces in residential construction: OSHA publishes new fact sheet

Washington – A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect residential construction workers operating in confined spaces such as attics, basements and crawl spaces.




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Prevention through Design methods can make solar panel installation safer: CPWR report

Silver Spring, MD — As the use of solar energy panels continues to increase, Prevention through Design methods may help keep contractors safe during installation of the panels on small residential buildings, according to a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR.




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NAHB offers resources on managing opioid misuse in residential construction

Washington — In response to the particularly heavy impact the opioid crisis is having on the construction industry, the National Association of Home Builders has introduced several free resources intended to help residential construction organizations combat the issue.




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Washington FACE Program publishes three injury narratives in Spanish

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has published three new narratives in Spanish.




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Mental health resources and training ‘underutilized’ in civil construction industry: report

Hamilton, NJ — Leaders and workers in the civil construction industry lack training and resources on addressing and promoting mental health, according to a recent report published by Dodge Data & Analytics.




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CPWR: 65% of construction deaths linked to ‘Focus Four’ hazards

Silver Spring, MD — Around two-thirds of construction worker deaths over a recent 11-year period were the result of “Focus Four”-related injuries, a new report says.




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Construction worker safety: Refresher tips from NIOSH

Washington — A new pamphlet from NIOSH offers tips to mitigate common risks that construction workers face.




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Safety leadership for residential construction: Free training from CPWR

Silver Spring, MD — A new training program from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training is aimed at helping residential construction supervisors improve their communication and leadership skills.




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Non-flammable baselayer

Constructed to be truly non-flammable, the Ultimate Baselayer keeps comfortable heat in during winter conditions and extreme heat out when facing dangerous conditions.




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Flame-resistant garments

GlenGuard’s flame-resistant garments provide workers with lighter, more comfortable arc-rated fabrics.




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Weather-repellent jacket

The Dragon Shield Soft Shell Jacket features an improved design that reshaped the sleeves and added shirt-style cuffs with adjustable snap closures, a drop-tail hem and stretchy shock cords with side-lock adjustments.




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Multi-hazard protective outerwear

Providing protection against flash fire and arc flash, ArcLite Air Multi-Hazard Protective Outerwear is ideal for workers at gas and electric utilities.




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High-visibility protective clothing

The Eclipse line of protective clothing features Thermo-Grid technology that helps block out heat energy.




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Flame-resistant denim collection

Workrite Uniform Co. has launched an FR denim collection created under the company’s Workrite FR, Dickies FR and Walls FR brands.




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Flame-resistant fabric

The Resilience line of flame-resistant fabrics is engineered to take durability to the next level.




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Protective apparel

GORE FR Apparel is a new line of FR foul-weather outerwear designed to meet the demanding needs of oil and gas workers.




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Trends in ... protective clothing

After Safety+Health reached out to experts in the protective clothing industry, two things became clear: Protective clothing manufacturers are always striving to improve worker safety, and comfort is king.




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Full-feature protection eyewear

Denali SG-56 full-feature protective eyewear features a lifetime frame warranty and replaceable lenses.




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Protective eyewear series

The SecureFit Protective Eyewear 400 Series features 3M Pressure Diffusion Temple Technology, soft adjustable nose pads and dual-injected temples.




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Face protection system

With patented and patent-pending features, the Turboshield face protection system delivers superior comfort for longer wear, the easiest visor exchange available, improved protection and optimal balance when worn with a hard hat.




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Women’s eyewear

GirlzGear eyewear is fitted and designed specifically to help keep female workers safe.




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Semi-frameless eyewear

The North brand GX-8 series of safety eyewear is semi-frameless and features sleek, nickel-free, brushed steel frames for a sophisticated look and 8-base wraparound lenses for optimum coverage and protection.




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Non-slip protective eyewear

The Reaper protective eyewear is available in glasses or goggle style.




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Lightweight eye protection

With a lightweight, rimless frame, the Bullseye has a trendy design with a lens treatment to fit multiple applications.




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Trends in ... eye protection

In 2011, 5,170 eye injuries involving cases with days away from work occurred in the manufacturing industry, according to the 2014 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts.”




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Anthony Foxx sworn in as new transportation secretary

Washington – Anthony Foxx was sworn in as the 17th Secretary of Transportation on July 2, five days after being confirmed by the Senate in a unanimous vote.




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Changes to federal worker disability program under debate

Washington – The Department of Labor claims proposed changes to its Federal Employees’ Compensation Act program would create a more equitable system, but some experts at a July 10 House hearing warned that the changes could drastically affect injured federal workers.




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Senate confirms Perez as next secretary of labor

Washington – The Senate confirmed Thomas Perez on July 18 as secretary of labor with a 54-46 vote.