Press Releases
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Honeywell launches Uvex Avatar™ OTG Safety Eyewear to protect industrial workers
Nov 16, 2018 — Honeywell announced today it has launched Uvex Avatar™ OTG safety eyewear, a new over-the-glass style designed to meet the changing needs of the U.S. workforce. Three out of four adults in the United States wear eyewear…
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Strengthening oceans protection with new marine environmental response equipment
VICTORIA, Sept. 7, 2018 /CNW/ – Through the Oceans Protections Plan, the Government of Canada is working to improve our country’s capacity to prevent and respond to environmental emergencies. Ensuring the Canadian Coast Guard has the equipment it needs to lead…
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Government of Canada delivers marine safety training and barges to Northern communities through the Oceans Protection Plan
HAY RIVER, NT (Oct. 14, 2018) – Protecting the marine environment and all users of Canada’s oceans and waterways is of paramount importance. The Government of Canada, under the Oceans Protection Plan, is making sure our coasts are protected in a…
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2018 Volunteer of the Year Tom Welton, CRSP Recognized at CSSE PDC, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Mississauga, ON – September 20, 2018 — The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) is pleased to announce Tom Welton, CRSP, Director General Prevention Services, Workplace Safety North, as Volunteer of the Year for 2018. Tom Welton, Director General Prevention…
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Dräger Releases New Series of Single-Gas Monitors
Mississauga, Ontario (September 18, 2018) – With the Pac 6000, 6500, 8000 and 8500, Dräger offers a new series of personal single-gas monitors. The monitors detect not only standard gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide and oxygen…
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Former Canada Post CEO, Deepak Chopra Joins Drone Delivery Canada as Strategic Advisor – Commercialization
Jul 17, 2018 — Drone Delivery Canada ‘DDC or the Company’ is pleased to announce that Mr. Deepak Chopra has joined DDC as the Company’s Strategic Advisor — Commercialization, as DDC focuses on the national and international roll out of…
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Leading drone training company announces public safety grant program featuring $100,000 in training scholarships
Feb 22, 2018 — In recognition of their one-year Shark Tank anniversary, DARTdrones pledges $100,000 in public safety grant funds in a commitment to save more lives with drones. On the anniversary of their appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank, DARTdrones…
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Honeywell Miller® Full-Body Fall Protection Harness Features Stylish Patriot Design with Strength and Flexibility
Honeywell introduces the Miller Aircore™ Patriotic Steel Harness for construction workers who prefer to wear their patriotism on their sleeves while gaining optimal safety and comfort for at-height applications. The unique stars and stripes look also has the advantage of…
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Canadians impacted by disasters are going digital: Red Cross study
June 21, 2018 — As Canadians face a growing number of disasters and emergencies across the country, they are increasingly turning to digital alerts for accurate information and services, according to Information in Disasters, a new study conducted by the…
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IndustrySafe Releases Initial Incident Reporting for its EHS Mobile App
July 10, 2018 — IndustrySafe, a leader in safety management software, is pleased to announce the release of its initial incidents form to the IndustrySafe mobile app. This app, first launched in December of 2017, now allows workers to record workplace…
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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…