Archive for July 2021
Eye Protection Committee Releases New Standard to Address Spray, Spurt of Biological Hazards
ANSI/ISEA Z87.62 is the First Effort to Standardize Eye, Face Protection Against Bloodborne Pathogens The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has received American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval for ANSI/ISEA Z87.62 – 2021 American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection Devices for Preventing Exposures Causes by Sprays or Spurts of Blood of Body Fluids. This…
Read MoreProtective Industrial Products, Inc. Announces First To Market Glove Technology
Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (“PIP®”), a global leader in hand protection and PPE for the industrial, construction and retail markets, announces the launch of its new line of G-Tek® VR-X™ gloves featuring a proprietary new coating technology that introduces a new category of multi-faceted hand protection for workers. The new G-Tek® VR-X™ line was designed…
Read MoreHot Metal Dust – Cool Q-Rohr
Metal dusts & explosion safety. An expensive proposition– until now. Metal dust explosions are hot stuff: the combustion temperature and energy are considerable–and considerably higher than those for other types of dust. Temperatures can reach 5400°F or higher, not to mention the other consequences of an explosion such as a sudden pressure rise. As a…
Read MoreEXPERT ALERT: AIHA Voices Urgent Concerns about OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard on Occupational Exposure to COVID-19, Welcomes Progress
What: AIHA, the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community, welcomes the publication of an emergency temporary standard (ETS) on occupational exposure to COVID-19 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). However, AIHA expresses concerns related to several aspects of…
Read MoreASSP honors Seabrook for work on safety standards
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has named Kathy A. Seabrook, CSP, CFIOSH, FASSP, EurOSHM, the recipient of the 2021 Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal for her valuable work in developing and advocating occupational health and safety (OHS) standards. Seabrook, CEO of the management consulting firm Global Solutions Inc. and former ASSP president, has…
Read MoreA+A 2021 Press Pre-Registration
A+A, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, will take place from October 26 – 29, 2021 in hybrid format: live at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany and online at www.aplusa-online.com (part of the Congress and exhibitors’ web sessions). The online press pre-registration is now open If you are planning…
Read MoreNew Look Website Offers Faster Speeds, Updated Themes, and Improved Interface
EXAIR.com® is freshly renovated with a new look and feel to heighten our user’s experience. Putting research to use and taking customer feedback to heart, we’ve made strides to ensure shopping on EXAIR.com is easier than ever. With attention paid to overall speed and ease of navigation, the new site allows for quick and easy…
Read MoreAssociation for Occupational Health and Safety Scientists Releases Healthier Workplaces, A Healthier World, an Occupational Safety Docuseries
Fifteen-episode series features leading Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety influencers and their mission to keep workers healthier and safe in the workplace AIHA, the professional association of occupational and environmental health and safety scientists, has released an inspiring docuseries about the Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) industry and the impact on keeping…
Read MoreA+A 2021: Strong Commitment of Industry for World’s Leading Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work
Exhibitor database goes live August 2 “A+A Connected” stands for a hybrid trade fair experience The OSH industry looks forward to A+A as a physical trade fair in autumn 2021. This is confirmed by the exhibitor registrations received to date. From October 26 – 29, 2021 over 1,000 companies will showcase their products, solutions and…
Read MoreMoldex Announcing Launch of Two New Products
Moldex-Metric, Inc. announces the launch of two innovative, new products to join their popular line of EcoStation and PlugStation Earplug Dispensers that continue Moldex’s long history of easy to use high quality work place safety and worker protection products. These two products address today’s enhanced concerns over workplace hygiene and worker comfort. Moldex presents the…
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