Archive for 2021
Parker Launches Advanced Competitive Fit Replacement Filters
The custom or replacement filters for OEM brand dust collectors offer design improvements that provide customers longer filter life and lower pressure drop The Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced two new aftermarket cartridge filters. Parker designs filters to meet special…
Read MoreCombustible Dust Explosion Protection: Flameless Venting
As a pioneer in developing explosion venting systems, REMBE® has fundamentally changed the world of explosion protection. Since the invention of the Q-Rohr over 30 years ago, REMBE® has pushed flameless vents to their limits. This has led to the development of a family of flameless vents that satisfy multiple applications across many industries. Whether…
Read MoreParker Burke Named President of Industrial Scientific
Parker Burke, former senior vice president and general manager, promoted to president. Industrial Scientific, a global leader in gas detection and safety-as-a-service, is pleased to announce that Parker Burke has been promoted to president. Parker will be responsible for forming and executing the company’s strategy toward preserving human life and ending death on the job…
Read MoreRockport Works Launches New Digital Store
Warson Brands, official licensee of Rockport for occupational footwear, is excited to announce a revamped digital customer experience at the all-new https://rockport-works.com. Shop new collections, get recommendations, view footwear by feature and style, and enjoy one-click shopping. Plenty of payment options abound, including GPay and PayPal. The new site also introduces a whole new line…
Read MoreAirgas Announces Appointments to Executive Team
Airgas, an Air Liquide company and a leading U.S. supplier of industrial gases, welding technologies, and safety products today announced appointments to its executive team. Chief Executive Officer of Airgas, Inc.: Marcelo Fioranelli succeeded Pascal Vinet on July 1, 2021. In addition to his role as Airgas CEO, Fioranelli also serves on the Board of…
Read MoreSafety 2021 Doubles Last Year’s Conference Attendance
The signature event of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) celebrated its 60th year in a big way in September as attendance more than doubled from its virtual conference in 2020. ASSP’s Safety 2021 Professional Development Conference and Exposition was a hybrid experience for the first time and welcomed 4,993 registered attendees in person…
Read MoreSafety and Health at Work due to Exoskeletons
Young technology: power packs for the back Exoskeletons are external support or assistance systems worn on the body. They are available as so-called active and passive models. Both are designed to relieve people in jobs with physically demanding movement sequences. Some companies such as VW and Ikea are already working with them, others are still…
Read MoreThe who, what, when and why of Dust Hazards Analysis
Jeramy Slaunwhite P.Eng, Senior Explosion Safety Consultant, REMBE® Inc. Many industrial facilities handle combustible particulate material which pose fire and explosion hazards. Managing combustible dust hazards is critical to ensure the safety of the plant personnel and operations. In order to effectively manage combustible dust hazards they must first be identified and understood. A dust…
Read MoreZyter Collaborates with Zurich North America, Qualcomm and Everguard to Enhance Construction Safety
Pilot Started at Rudolph Libbe Group Construction Site, with Insurance Provider Zurich North America evaluating impact for potential use with other customers Zyter, Inc., a leading digital health and IoT-enablement platform, announced today it is collaborating with Zurich North America (Zurich), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Everguard.ai (Everguard) and Rudolph Libbe Group (RLG) to advance the use…
Read MoreA Sound Partnership for North America
UK acoustic instrument specialists, Cirrus Research plc, today announce the formation of an exclusive partnership with NoiseMeters Inc for the distribution of sound measurement equipment in the USA with immediate effect. NoiseMeters has supplied sound level meters and noise dosimeters to the US for over 20 years through their successful online retail business. By working…
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