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 Serpent Safety Helmet family now includes a full-brim version.

The crystal2.0 Welding Helmet with Crystal 2.0 Lens Technology (CLT2.0) delivers 31 percent visible light transmission in its light state (Protection Level 2.0).

Skullerz Safety Helmets 8974, 8974LED, 8975 and 8975LED offer increased side-impact protection, improved visibility and the added security of a built-in helmet strap.

Centurion’s Nexus Extreme Mips helmet is the world’s first industrial safety helmet that uses the Mips (multi-directional impact protection system) Cradle.

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 Titanium safety helmet provides protection from impact to the head. Its integrated adjustable chin strap helps secure the helmet on the wearer’s head. The helmet features an ABS impact-resistant outer shell, and is available vented and non-vented in a variety of colors.

The lightweight GE GH400 protective safety helmet is engineered with the patented Koroyd impact-absorbing technology. Its cross-
ventilation cooling feature provides users with a comfortable fit.

Developed in a partnership between HexArmor and Guatemalan innovation company Triton Ideas, the Ceros XA250 helmet incorporates Triton’s Kinetix suspension system technology, providing PPE that’s up to two times as safe as the ANSI/ISEA requirements for standard safety helmets.

Swarm A10, A20 and A30 helmets make it easier for welders to use the correct eye protection. The A10 has an auto-darkening filter fixed to shade 11. The A20 and A30, featuring a shade range from nine to 13, have an external shade selector knob and full internal dial controls, respectively.

The DEWALT DPG22 Type II safety helmet protects against both top and lateral impacts. It features a durable polycarbonate/ABS shell, a removable antimicrobial crown padding, an EPS foam liner, an articulating ratchet adjustment dial for a customizable fit and an adjustable four-point leather chin strap.

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The CEL-350 dBadge Micro Noise Dosimeter is a compact safety tool designed to measure the noise exposure of an employee over the workday to uncover dangerous areas and ensure compliance with strict OSHA, NIOSH or ISO regulations.

The SM1R Industrial Headset was designed specifically to enhance two-way radio communication in high-noise environments.

The dBadge2 Personal Noise Dosimeter has gained intrinsic safety certification for use in industries that operate in highly explosive environments, including oil and gas, chemical, and other sectors.

Link 2.0 features a helmet-mounted earmuff that offers users a boom mic attachment for taking clear calls in loud work environments. The helmet mount has a 25 decibel noise reduction rating, is ANSI certified, and is OSHA and NIOSH compliant.

Basel, Switzerland – Health care professionals’ judgment varies significantly when they conduct medical evaluations to determine whether workers should receive disability benefits for an injury or illness, and standards are needed to improve the process, according to researchers from the University of Basel.

Cambridge, MA — More than half of U.S. states have not adopted medical treatment guidelines for workers’ compensation cases, a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute shows.

Cambridge, MA — Beginning physical therapy days, rather than weeks, after suffering a low back injury is associated with better outcomes, according to the results of a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Austin, TX — The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has published a plain language glossary intended to make workers’ comp insurance easier to understand.

Austin, TX — Women injured on the job have a better chance of qualifying for workers’ compensation disability payments and receiving higher payouts when a female doctor evaluates their claim, according to a recent study.

Cambridge, MA — Few workers receive chiropractic care for low back pain in states where employers or insurers control the selection of medical providers, a recent study of workers’ compensation data shows.

Washington — The House has passed legislation that would expand the types of medical professionals who can treat injured employees under the Federal Workers’ Compensation Program.

Waterloo, Ontario — Understanding the emotions injured workers experience – and the actions they take – when going through injury and claims processes they believe are unfair can be helpful to everyone involved in the workers’ compensation system, results of a recent study by Canadian researchers suggest.

Lincoln, NE — A corrections worker who was injured during a self-defense training course wasn’t wrongfully terminated after her injury left her with permanent work restrictions, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled.

San Francisco — The California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Workers’ Compensation has suspended 178 medical providers from its workers’ comp system during the first eight months of the year.

Cambridge, MA — The percentages of injured workers who visited an ER – instead of physician offices or urgent care clinics, which are less costly alternatives – for their initial medical treatment varied across 28 states, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

The Jobsite Caddy is an all-inclusive station that combines fire safety, spill response and emergency information.

ProWorks Lime Green Nitrile Exam Gloves are virtually impossible to miss, facilitating at-a-glance oversight of barrier-protection protocols.

Made from a lightweight 8 ounce/yd2 knit fabric, the Ultimate Baselayer delivers the highest level of protection and comfort.

Dickies FR garments are designed to be NFPA 2112-compliant and feature top-quality fabrics to protect against hazardous conditions on the toughest jobs.

Offer employees the ultimate flame resistance and insect protection with the men’s 5.8-ounce Tecasafe FR Uniform Shirt.

Phoenix TC denim is a new Tencel and cotton blend developed to enhance the softness and comfort of FR jeans without a tradeoff in durability.

This line of flame-resistant protective clothing includes Bizflame, Bizweld and Modaflame, which together provide a comprehensive range of products suitable for use in oil and gas, welding, construction, and several service industries.

DuPont Nomex MHP is a new high-performance fabric that provides inherent FR protection against heat and flame, electric arc, and small molten-metal splash.

The 5.5-Ounce Dress Uniform Shirt offers wearers a cutting-edge, lightweight and breathable alternative to legacy FR garments.

Mercury can be found in a variety of products, including barometers, blood pressure measurers, batteries and some types of lightbulbs. The Illinois Department of Public Health states that workers can be exposed to mercury through breathing vapors, direct skin contact, or by eating food or drinking water contaminated with mercury.

Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane or MC, is a volatile and colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor.

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a public meeting for May 31.

London — A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers details how industries can adapt to future heat waves and rising temperatures.

Washington — President Joe Biden is directing OSHA to “ramp up” enforcement to protect workers from extreme heat and to issue a hazard alert.

Washington — OSHA says it’s allowing more time for stakeholders to comment on a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat exposure in indoor and outdoor settings.

Washington — Two potential OSHA regulations will be discussed during an upcoming Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting.

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Washington – A new publication from NIOSH is intended to help public health researchers better understand workers’ compensation insurance and how records can be used to help prevent workplace illnesses and injuries.

London – Guidance documents released Jan. 29 from the Energy Institute aim to help employers meet four particular focus areas of a process safety management program.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released materials for its annual campaign to address roof and rib (wall) falls in underground coal mines.

Washington – All of OSHA’s training requirements can be found in a newly updated guidance document.

Washington – OSHA has released three guidance documents intended to help chemical facilities comply with the agency’s Process Safety Management Standard (1910.119).