Press Releases
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Master Lock Unveils Permit Control Station for Enhanced Group Lockout
Combined Group Lockout and Permit Documentation Station Marks Latest Innovation in The Master Lock Company’s Complete Portfolio of Safety Solutions Milwaukee (September 25, 2017) – The lack of effective lockout/tagout (LOTO) to properly control hazardous energy is a leading safety…
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YOW Canada Inc. is hiring – come join our team!
YOW Canada Inc. is looking for an OH&S Instructor / Trainer to work in our Ottawa based location. In this position, you will be responsible for online course development. We are a company that for over 17 years has focused…
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ANSELL INTRODUCES ALPHATEC® 58-735: A NEW INNOVATIVE SOLUTION PROVIDING MULTI-HAZARD HAND PROTECTION
4 June, 2018 – Iselin, NJ – Ansell, a global leader in safety solutions, announces the launch of AlphaTec® 58-735, a new innovative multi-hazard nitrile glove solution offering an unparalleled combination of both chemical and cut protection, as well as providing exceptional…
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Industrial Scientific Introduces Bump-N-Go™ Portable Gas Cylinders
PITTSBURGH, PA – 1 May 2018 – Industrial Scientific, the global leader in gas detection, is pleased to introduce Bump-N-Go™ portable gas cylinders. Bump-N-Go cylinders are designed to simplify bump testing for mobile workers or those who do not have…
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Dräger introduces new technology to protect against deadly smoke-borne gases known as ‘Toxic Twins’
Houston – Dräger announced a new patented ‘toxic twins’ alarm function on its X-am 5000 multi-gas monitor that measures CO and HCN against a combined threshold. The company has also published a whitepaper detailing the effects of the ‘toxic twins.’…
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Dräger announces free NFPA 2018 upgrade kit offer for new 2013 SCBAs
Mississauga, Ontario (April 18, 2018) – Dräger announced the offer of a complementary upgrade kit that enables fire departments to purchase new 2013 Dräger self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) now and bring them into NFPA 2018 compliance free of charge. “At…
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Canadian companies are working harder to recruit, retain young talent: report
TORONTO (April 5, 2018) – Canadian employers are working harder and spending more to recruit and retain recent post-secondary graduates in an increasingly competitive labour market, a new report indicates. Based on responses from hiring managers at 95 of Canada’s…
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Automation to impact at least 50% of Canadian jobs in the next decade: RBC research
TORONTO (March 26, 2018) – A new RBC research paper, Humans Wanted – How Canadian youth can thrive in the age of disruption, has revealed that 50% of Canadian jobs will be disrupted by automation in the next 10 years.…
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North American Above-the-neck Personal Protective Equipment Market, Forecast to 2022
LONDON (March 13, 2018) — Commoditization of Products is Driving Revenue Growth Commoditization has characterized the North American above-the-neck PPE market. Growth in the market has been somewhat offset by reduced demand from key sectors such as manufacturing and oil…
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Honeywell Introduces Simple, Cost-Effective Way To “Connect” Safety Equipment
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (Feb. 20, 2018) — Honeywell announced today a simple cost-effective way for companies to improve productivity and regulatory compliance by connecting their existing inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) using Honeywell’s cloud-based Safety Suite software and specialized electronic…
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Welcome Wayne Gacek to the SHOWA Team
February 2, 2018, COATICOOK, Quebec — Mr. Terry Smith, National Sales Manager of SHOWA Canada, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Mr. Wayne Gacek as Manitoba/Saskatchewan Territory Manager. Wayne brings over 20+ years of sales experience to this…
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Workrite Uniform Canada ULC shares top five FR outerwear considerations
OXNARD, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2017) — The weather may be getting colder, but the risk of thermal hazards such as flash fire and arc flash is still just as significant, and selecting the right flame-resistant (FR) outerwear is essential to…
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Winter Is Coming – Make Sure You Are “AccuWeather Ready” with Critical Safety Information
AccuWeather Global Weather Center — November 17, 2017 — The world’s largest, fastest-growing and most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings wants you to get “AccuWeather Ready” for winter by visiting AccuWeather.com/ready. By providing the most accurate forecasts and…
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DuPont and Unifi Join Forces to Create Breakthrough Eco-Friendly Cold-Weather Apparel Insulation
October 11 2017 — WILMINGTON, Del., and Greensboro, N.C. — DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) announced today a collaboration with Unifi, Inc. to create high-performance, renewably sourced garment insulation, offering leading apparel brands a new sustainable choice for cold-weather products. This…
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Welcome Chris Harker to the SHOWA sales team
Oct. 17, 2017 — COATICOOK, Que. — Mr. Terry Smith, national sales manager of SHOWA Canada, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Mr. Chris Harker as Atlantic Canada territory manager. Mr. Harker brings many years of extensive experience…
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Special Compression Silicone… is now available in a full-face mask
Newmarket, ON — July 25, 2017 — Claudio Dente, president of Dentec Safety Specialists, is happy to announce the latest developments in respiratory comfort and effectiveness. Mr. Dente remarked, “Our Comfort Air® full-face masks are made with a unique new…
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Corporate Health: Fit for Work
Avoiding sickness — promoting health
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International Specialist Retail Conference at A+A 2017
New momentum for PPE sales in a digital world
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A+A 2017: It’s the individual that counts
From October 17 to 20, everything will revolve around a safe, secure and healthy workplace.
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MSA ALTAIR® 4XR Multigas Detector Is Real Time: Safety at the Speed of Now
Cranberry Twp., PA, March 8, 2017 — New MSA ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector provides (optional) real-time event notification using Bluetooth connectivity. This tough and reliable four-gas monitor with proven MSA XCell® Sensors is among the fastest in the world, and…
