ea Noise-isolating headset By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The HD•3 High-Definition, Noise-Isolating Headset combines HD•5 Safety Earphones with an in-line microphone for communication by smartphone. Full Article
ea Earplugs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The HEAROS SoftStar EZ Twist Series of earplugs reduces the risk of ear infection dramatically and establishes the most hygienic fitting because the user never touches the foam pod. Full Article
ea Hearing conservation app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Honeywell’s Howard Leight Hearing Conservation Toolbox Mobile Application for iPad is an easily accessible point-of-use resource of interactive tools and educational materials for safety managers to use in support of workplace hearing safety programs. Full Article
ea Push-in foam earplugs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 TrustFit Pod Push-In Foam Earplugs provide workers with properly fitting earplugs to protect against noise-induced hearing loss. Full Article
ea Wireless headset By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Powered by DECT7 wireless technology, the Apex 3-Series Wireless Headset with Advanced Hearing Protection connects team members in full-duplex conversation, similar to a conference call. Full Article
ea Earplugs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Special acoustic filters in WorkSafe Earplugs provide extremely heavy absorption that stops all harmful noise. Full Article
ea Electronic hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Universal-fit MiniCanal units use state-of-the-art digital technology to effectively suppress loud sounds while providing situational awareness for important ambient sounds, including conversation. Full Article
ea Earplug fit-test software update By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Earplug fit-test software VeriPRO 4.0 has been updated. Using a simple test administered under headphones, VeriPRO helps employers determine proper fit and aids in the selection of hearing protection. Full Article
ea In-ear hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The smartPlug R is an in-ear hearing protection solution built specifically to enhance two-way radio communications in high-noise environments. Full Article
ea Hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 ISOtunes PRO is an ANSI-certified 27 dB Noise Reduction Rating hearing protector that features 10 hours of music playback and talk time, 240-hour standby time, and aptX high-definition audio playback. Full Article
ea Sound-adjustable earplugs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 The Fader Plug is an adjustable mechanical earplug that gives users control over how much sound enters their ear with the simple turn of an attenuator. Full Article
ea Bluetooth-enabled earmuff By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The Sena Tufftalk Bluetooth Integrated Earmuff offers protection from harmful noise, while the ambient mode feature allows users to amplify external sounds – generating a greater sense of awareness so important alarms or calls can be heard while hearing remains protected. Full Article
ea Earplug dispenser By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The HL400 Dispenser can distribute all Honeywell Howard Leight disposable foam earplugs, including MAX, MAXLite, Laser Lite, FirmFit, X-TREME and MultiMax. Full Article
ea Wearable speakers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Unlike earbuds that can eliminate all surrounding noise, potentially putting a worker in danger, Zulu Audio Wearable Bluetooth Speakers use magnets to attach to a worker’s clothing for wireless audio streaming. Full Article
ea Hearing solution By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 The VeriShield Smart Hearing Solution combines cloud-based software and connected, protective headsets to monitor sound in real time. Full Article
ea Disposable earplugs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 This comprehensive lineup of disposable earplugs features 14 new products that include corded, uncorded and metal-detectable styles. Full Article
ea Bluetooth earmuffs, earplugs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 The new ISOtunes LINK and ISOtunes XTRA 2.0 maintain ISOtunes’ SafeMax Technology while introducing enhancements in design and functionality. Full Article
ea Hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Banded Ear Plugs feature an adaptable design for three-point wear, allowing users to set the band above their head, below their chin or behind their neck. Full Article
ea Earplug dispenser By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The FPD-500L is a refillable dispenser that arrives prefilled with 500 pairs of foam earplugs. It can be quickly placed on a counter or mounted on a wall in high-traffic areas. Full Article
ea Hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 ISOtunes’ PRO Aware and LINK Aware (shown) feature Aware Technology, which uses omni- directional microphones that allow users to safely listen to the workplace around them while blocking out harmful levels of sound. Full Article
ea Hands-free earplug dispenser By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:03:00 -0400 The TouchFree EcoStation is a 100% hands-free earplug dispenser. Users place their hand under the automatic sensor and a pair of earplugs will drop right into their palm. Full Article
ea Headphones By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 ISOtunes LITE is a Bluetooth earbud with a lightweight design and easy-to-use functionality. It’s designed with ISOtunes’ TRILOGY Universal ear tips that offer an NRR of 26 decibels with secure-fit ear fins. LITE also features multifunction magnetic earbuds that help the band stay around your neck when the ear tips aren’t in use. Full Article
ea Hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The Comm-Set communication headset can connect up to 15 users via wireless mesh technology within a two-mile range. Eight different channels enable a seamless coexistence of multiple intercom networks within the same terrain. Full Article
ea Hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 For professionals who work with power tools, power equipment and heavy machinery, ISOtunes LINK 2.0 is a Bluetooth earmuff that offers over-ear noise isolation and durability. It has an NRR of 25 dB. Complete with microphone background noise reduction, LINK 2.0 allows workers to communicate clearly while working in high-noise environments. Full Article
ea Hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The SoundGear Phantom product line is a custom Bluetooth-compatible and rechargeable hearing aid and hearing protection device. The product automatically protects the user’s ears from loud sounds, suppressing noise at 90 decibels, while simultaneously allowing the user to easily hear conversations and other environmental sounds. Full Article
ea Noise-filtering earbuds By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 FREE 2.0 earbuds filter damaging noise levels while allowing users to listen to music and take phone calls without removing the earbuds. Full Article
ea Cap mount earmuff By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The Radians DCMT25-BX passive dielectric earmuff has padded earcups and features metal-free construction, so it’s ideal for use around electrical hazards. Full Article
ea Hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 FREE 2.0 earbuds filter damaging noise levels while allowing users to listen to music and take phone calls without removing the earbuds. Full Article
ea Bluetooth hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Air Defender AM/FM has a noise reduction rating of 24 decibels and is IPX4-rated for water/sweat resistance. It has a foam headband, ear cushions, and an auxiliary cable to plug into smartphones or other devices. Full Article
ea Custom earbud and communication sleeves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Chameleon Ears PRO Custom Earbud Sleeves are supersoft hydrophobic silicone sleeves that improve comfort and sound while eliminating the danger of losing an earpiece. Full Article
ea Hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 REDLITHIUM USB Bluetooth Jobsite Ear Buds deliver noise reduction ratings between 22 decibels (for silicone) and 25 decibels (for foam). The earbuds also feature a Jobsite Aware Mode that senses external noise and reduces volume until loud sounds reach a designated listening level. Full Article
ea Eco-conscious hearing protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 BioSoft Ear Plugs are the world’s first sustainable bio-based earplugs. The foam material is engineered to minimize emissions during manufacturing, ensuring a more sustainable production process. Full Article
ea Overexertion tops list of disabling work injuries for third straight year: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Hopkinton, MA – “Overexertion involving outside sources” was the leading cause of disabling injuries in the United States in 2014 for the third consecutive year, according to the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, an annual ranking of serious, nonfatal workplace injuries based on direct workers’ compensation costs. Full Article
ea Texas workers’ compensation letters now easier to read By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:00:00 -0400 Austin, TX – Shorter words and sentences, clearer headings, and less jargon are among the changes the Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation has made to its form letters for injured employees. Full Article
ea Texas insurance division creates video series to make workers’ comp easier to understand By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Austin, TX — The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has produced a series of educational videos intended to simplify the subject of workers’ comp for employees. Full Article
ea Indiana lawmaker introduces bill to increase penalties for worker deaths By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Indianapolis — Indiana Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) has introduced legislation that would dramatically increase maximum fines for on-the-job fatalities. Full Article
ea Study explores use of medical treatment guidelines in workers’ comp systems By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ea Massachusetts releases analysis of workers’ comp claims By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Boston — Injury and illness prevention efforts are most needed in Massachusetts’ transportation and warehousing industry, results of a recent analysis of workers’ compensation claims show. Full Article
ea Early physical therapy may lead to better outcomes for workers with low back injuries: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ea House passes bill expanding federal employees’ access to treatment under workers’ comp program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ea Understanding responses to ‘unfair’ treatment could help workers’ comp systems: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ea California suspends nearly 200 medical providers from state workers’ comp system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ea Researchers find link between work-related disability and suicide or self-harm By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Melbourne, Australia — People who are unable to work because of a disabling on-the-job injury or illness are at greater risk for suicide or self-harm, according to the results of a recent research review. Full Article
ea Workers’ comp study finds use of ERs for initial treatment varies state to state By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ea Hear from Bardavon’s CEO on Why They Doubled Down on Injury Prevention for the Labor Workforce By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Bardavon Health Innovations recently has expanded into injury prevention to protect workers from musculoskeletal disorders in addition to helping with recovery. In this endeavor, they have acquired the leading workplace injury prevention company, Preventure. Full Article
ea Researchers find link between disabling work injuries, other health problems By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Morgantown, WV — A permanent disability caused by a work-related injury can increase the risk of other serious health disorders and even premature death, results of recent study suggest. Full Article
ea WCRI study: Injured workers face greater psychosocial risks during recovery By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Waltham, MA — Injured workers are more likely to experience psychosocial risk factors that can lead to “poorer functional recovery,” according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute. Full Article
ea Heavy-duty foam hand cleanser By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Solopol GFX heavy-duty foam hand cleanser with grit quickly removes medium to heavy-duty contamination such as oil, grease and grime from hands without leaving them dry, rough or cracked. Full Article
ea Leather work gloves By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0500 The USA Ground Glove is a high-performance leather work glove made with extra high-quality cow grain leather sewn into an ergonomic, 3D glove pattern for peak performance. Full Article
ea Leather glove line By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Radians recently added more than 50 styles of leather gloves to its hand protection line. Full Article