Press Releases
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Dräger-Sponsored Live Fire Training Tour Coming to Fort McMurray
August 9, 2019 — Dräger, an international leader in the field of safety technology, is pleased to host its Live Fire Training Tour (LiFTT) Aug. 17-19 in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The three-day, intensive training event will be hosted by the…
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Building Safer Trades: Free practical safety training and information
August 13, 2019 — The Saskatchewan Safety Council and Saskatchewan Building Trades are working together on a joint project. The Building Safer Trades initiative provides free practical safety training and information on union trades for Indigenous youth in Saskatchewan. The…
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OnRoads Driver Safety Publication Helps Organizations Reduce Fleet Driver Crashes and Costs
AUGUST 13, 2019 – Advanced Driver Training Services (ADTS), a leading provider of driver-safety training services and products since 1983, is offering a bimonthly driver-safety publication that helps organizations prevent fleet driver crashes, reducing the associated costs and liability while…
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Introducing POWERFOIL D: The industrial direct-drive HVLS fan perfected
Lexington, KY (May 28, 2019) — Big Ass Fans has unveiled Powerfoil D, the product of 10 years’ experience and purpose-built design. The exceptionally engineered Powerfoil D is the first and only direct-drive overhead fan designed for harsh industrial environments.…
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A+A 2019 | Fire Protection and Disaster Management
How well are we prepared for emergencies? Anyone responsible for operational fire protection, emergency management and safe rescuing must regularly ask themselves this question. Because the world of work is not always a safe place. Technical errors, human failures, severe…
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Protective Industrial Products, Inc. acquires Dynamic Safety Inc. in Canada
LATHAM, NY (June 28, 2019) — PIP Global Holdings Inc. (PIP Global), a leading supplier of hand protection and general safety products, proudly announces the acquisition of DSI Safety Inc. (Dynamic Safety) headquartered in Laval, Canada. Led by veteran industry…
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Honeywell Launches New Fall Protection Device That Helps Protect against Arc Flash, Hot Work Hazards
Miller Turbolite® Flash Personal Fall Limiter enhances safety for at-height electrical workers, drives down ownership cost through its flexibility and durability Honeywell today announced the rollout of the Honeywell Miller Turbolite™ Flash Personal Fall Limiter, an innovative, versatile, self-retracting lifeline…
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Statement by Wolfram Diener, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, on A+A 2019
From 5 to 8 November 2019, Occupational Safety and Health take centre stage in Düsseldorf. The increasing level of international interconnectivity and networking is accompanied by new company structures and production conditions. These in turn mean employees have to master…
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Honeywell Introduces Award-Winning Verishield 100 Series Passive Earmuffs
FORT MILL, N.C. (May 15, 2019) — Honeywell introduces the Honeywell Howard Leight VeriShield 100 Series Passive Earmuffs – optimized for comfort with memory foam cushions, adjustable fit, hard hat integration and long-wearing protection. Awarded by the prestigious iF World…
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CO2 Sensor Now Available for Radius® BZ1 Area Monitor
(May 2, 2019) — Industrial Scientific is pleased to announce the availability of the carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor for the Radius® BZ1 Area Monitor. The Radius BZ1 can detect up to 7 gases simultaneously and now has 18 sensor options, making it…
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Only half of Canadians seek treatment for symptoms of potential eye disease: study
TORONTO, May 1, 2018 (CNW) – A new survey, commissioned by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS), revealed the majority of Canadians (59 per cent) experience symptoms of potential eye disease, yet only half of these people (54 per cent) reported…
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RCMP steps up traffic enforcement in support of roadside-worker safety
Richmond, B.C. (May 13, 2019) — The RCMP Lower Mainland District Integrated Road Safety Unit is partnering with the Work Zone Safety Alliance and WorkSafeBC to raise awareness about the risks workers face while working on or alongside the road.…
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Canadian initiative designed to improve hearing goes global
TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2018 /CNW/ – Global hearing care retailer, Audika, is pleased to announce the worldwide launch of the International Campaign for Better Hearing. The Canadian initiative, first established in 2014, offers anyone over the age of 60 a…
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The North American respiratory-protection market to 2022: Rising importance of occupational health gains to drive volume demand
DUBLIN (BUSINESS WIRE, November 06, 2018) — The “North American Respiratory Protection Market, Forecast to 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The North American Respiratory Protection Market is consolidated, with the top 5 market participants accounting for over…
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Bradley Earns Well Workplace Award by Wellness Council of America
Menomonee Falls, Wis. (March 11, 2019) – The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), with local affiliate Wellness Council of Wisconsin, recently presented its Gold-level Well Workplace Award to Bradley Corporation, manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures and equipment for more than…
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For Heavy Lifting, Use Exoskeletons with Caution
Newswise (COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20, 2018) — You can wear an exoskeleton, but it won’t turn you into a superhero. That’s the finding of a study in which researchers tested a commercially available exoskeleton—a mechanical arm attached to a harness—that’s…
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You can change the cartridge position …… without changing the cartridge
Newmarket ON (Jan 21, 2019) – 2019 Claudio Dente, President of Dentec Safety Specialists, is happy to announce the latest developments in cartridge respirator’s convenience and efficiency. Mr. Dente remarked, “the Comfort Air masks are made with a unique new…
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Global emergency eyewash and showers market to grow 6.44% from 2017-2021
DUBLIN (October 10, 2017) — The global emergency eyewash and showers market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.44% during the period 2017-2021. Global Emergency Eyewash and Showers Market 2017-2021 was prepared based on…
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Survey Reveals Safety Managers’ Confidence with Workplace Eyewash Stations
CINCINNATI (July 31, 2018) — From small particles like sawdust and cement chips to chemicals that cause burns, there are numerous workplace hazards that pose a risk to employees’ eyes. A survey conducted among 124 safety professionals at the 2018…
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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…