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Fit and Function: Brass Knuckle Application Expertise Precisely Matches Job to PPE

April 6, 2023

Major automakers embrace thin, strong, dexterous Brass Knuckle® SmartCut™ BKCR2403 for assembly work Major automakers, two in the past year, have embraced Brass Knuckle® SmartCut™ BKCR2403 Cut-Resistant Gloves for assembly operations in their U.S. plants. These gloves offer ANSI level A2 cut protection balanced with extreme dexterity for tasks calling for very fine motor skills.…

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Keep Welders Comfortable, Safe, and Productive During National Welding Month and Year-Round with PPE From Magid

April 6, 2023

Since 1996, the American Welding Society has designated April as National Welding Month to bring awareness to the welding industry and the important work that over 400,000 welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers do to keep our country moving forward. This important work includes more than 80 welding processes that provide us with well-built cars, buildings,…

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Is It Safe for Workers to Wear Earphones?

March 28, 2023

By: Cory Portnuff, University of Colorado Hospital, Audiologist and National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Expert With the widespread use of wireless earphones, many workers are requesting the option to listen to music. Employers should consider several factors in whether earphones are appropriate: Auditory Awareness: Is the workplace a safe place to be using earphones? Can…

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Four Ways Wearable Tech Goes Beyond Safety

March 28, 2023

By: Tom West, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, COSS, Contributor “More than 70% of companies are still stuck in ‘pilot purgatory’” when adopting digital technologies, according to the World Economic Forum. From our perspective, automation efforts frequently stall because they fail to interact with a plant’s most important asset—its people. Connected workers are a massive opportunity to increase…

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Focus on Safety Drives Innovation in Chemical-Resistant PPE

March 28, 2023

By: Omar Vikin, Contributor Worker health and safety is a large priority for employers, and it is not just for compliance reasons. Companies realize that investing in human capital enhances long-term business performance; mitigates workers’ risk from dangerous situations; and creates value for employees. One of the leading causes of work-related injuries is exposure to…

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PPE and Heat Stress: When Protection Poses a Danger

March 28, 2023

By: Maureen Paraventi, Chief Editor, Workplace Material Handling & Safety There’s no question that personal protective equipment (PPE), along with engineering controls and safe work practices, is vital to helping workers avoid injuries—or worse. Nonetheless, under certain circumstances, PPE can actually increase the chances of someone suffering harm while on the job, by making those…

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Avoiding Hazards in Confined Spaces

March 28, 2023

By: Princeton Tec, Contributor Safety considerations in confined spaces are particularly important considering OSHA’s recently issued standard for construction work in confined spaces (Subpart AA of 29 CFR 1926). The new standard recognizes that such spaces can present physical and atmospheric hazards that can be avoided, if recognized and addressed prior to entry. It is…

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