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Personal Protective Equipment Ppe News

  • Roll-bar spat stirs ATV suppliers Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:59PMTHE controversial ATV roll-bar debate spilled into this year’s CRT Farmfest field days with manufacturers at the site giving the “thumbs-down” to the need for fitting crush protection devices.
  • Emergency Relief Funds for Wildland Protective Gear Available to Texas Fire Departments Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 7:58AMThe State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas has made emergency relief funds available to Texas volunteer fire departments for the purchase of TECGEN XTREME Non-Structural Turnout Gear. Fire departments in need of wildland PPE should fill out the Wildland Fire PPE Relief Fund Form on the SFFMA website http://www.sffma.org/forum/viewtopic.phpf=1t=531p ...
  • 9 Keys to Driving Cultural Change Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 11:36AMAfter years of little growth, command and control management, and cost-cutting, the cultures of many organizations need rejuvenating and tweaking in order to thrive in today’s difficult and increasingly competitive business environment.
  • IGTC-Chubb Fire Qatar Signs Strategic Deal with Internal Security Forces Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 3:36AMDoha, Qatar - March 30 th , 2011: International Gulf Trading Company (IGTC) - Chubb Fire Qatar, the leader in fire safety equipment, supplies and security solutions, has signed an agreement with Qatar's Internal Security Forces' (ISF) 'Search and Rescue Team' to provide them with a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Bristol Fire Coats and Trousers, Bristol Flash Hoods ...
  • Direct Gritting Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 6:50PMSafeguard Technology, a manufacturer of anti-slip solutions, offers Direct Gritting to prefabricated truck parts, including truck steps, bus ramps, trim assemblies, and all vehicle access areas that pose a potential risk for slips and falls.
  • Frost & Sullivan: Innovative Products Fuel the North American Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment Markets Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 7:43AMMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - March 3, 2011) - Innovative products expect to open up fresh opportunities in the North American firefighters personal protective equipment (PPE) markets, which reached a stage of maturity due to the high level of compliance of PPE and lower replacement rates.
  • Frost & Sullivan: Innovative Products Fuel the North American Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment Markets Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 7:30AMMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - 03/03/11) - Innovative products expect to open up fresh opportunities in the North American firefighters personal protective equipment (PPE) markets, which reached a stage of maturity due to the high level of compliance of PPE and lower replacement rates. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan ( http://www.chemicals.frost.com ), North ...
  • Research and Markets: Chinese Above-the-neck Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Markets - Regulations Help Beat Back ... Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 9:13PMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ec05ef/chinese_abovethe) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Chinese Above-the-neck PPE Markets" to their offering. Chinese Above-the-neck Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Markets - Regulations Help Beat Back Competition This Frost & Sullivan research ...
  • Research and Markets: Chinese Above-the-neck Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Markets - Regulations Help Beat Back ... Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 9:00PMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Chinese Above-the-neck PPE Markets" to their offering.
  • Did Company Adequately Train Worker on Safety Procedures? Tuesday, February 1, 2011 @ 11:12PM(2/2) A worker, who was not wearing work gloves when he was injured, claimed that his employer did not instruct him that wearing the leather gloves was a mandatory safety precaution.
  • Research and Markets: North American FireFighters Personal Protective Equipment Markets Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 8:18AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/176f55/north_american_fir) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "North American FireFighters Personal Protective Equipment Markets" to their offering. The North American Firefighter PPE market analyzes the fire helmets, firefighter SCBA, turnout gear, fire ...
  • Research and Markets: North American FireFighters Personal Protective Equipment Markets Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 8:00AMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "North American FireFighters Personal Protective Equipment Markets" to their offering.
  • Reportlinker Adds North American FireFighters Personal Protective Equipment Markets Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 5:54AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
  • Adding up a firefighter's gear Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 2:27AM"How much does all that gear weigh? What does 'that' do?"
  • Research and Markets: Strategic Analysis of the Indian Personal Protective Equipment Market: Indian Industries ... Monday, December 20, 2010 @ 7:59AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4ad5f8/strategic_analysis) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of the Indian Personal Protective Equipment Market" to their offering. This research service provides insights on the Indian personal protective equipment (PPE) market during ...
  • Research and Markets: Strategic Analysis of the Indian Personal Protective Equipment Market: Indian Industries ... Monday, December 20, 2010 @ 7:49AMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of the Indian Personal Protective Equipment Market" to their offering.
  • Can you hear me now? Noise-induced hearing loss most common occupational injury in Jamaica Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 6:03AMAFTER MORE than three decades of treating work-induced illnesses, Dr Alverston Bailey believes noisy jobs that expose workers to high decibel levels of sound have wreaked the greatest havoc on the health of workers in Jamaica.
  • ClickSafety Launches Comprehensive NFPA 70E Training Friday, November 12, 2010 @ 5:49AMClickSafety, the country's leading provider of online construction safety training, today introduced A User's Guide to Electrical PPE-NFPA 70E, a robust online training course, updated to the latest (2009) standards, that offers invaluable safety guidance for electrical contractors, electricians, contractors, maintenance personnel and others who work with electrical installations
  • Free Tool Now Available to Conduct OSHA-Required PPE Assessment Friday, November 5, 2010 @ 8:00AMFDRsafety, one of the nation’s largest occupational safety companies, is providing a free checklist to conduct the OSHA-mandated assessment for the need for personal protective equipment, known as PPE.
  • Free Tool Now Available to Conduct OSHA-Required PPE Assessment Friday, November 5, 2010 @ 2:27AMFDRsafety, one of the nation’s largest occupational safety companies, is providing a free checklist to conduct the OSHA-mandated assessment for the need for personal protective equipment, known as PPE. (PRWeb November 05, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4740514.htm
  • ClickSafety Launches Comprehensive NFPA 70E Training Thursday, November 4, 2010 @ 3:48PMA User's Guide to Electrical PPE-NFPA 70E Delivers Expertise, Robust Info and Guidance to Help Keep Workers Safe From Electrical Hazards
  • ClickSafety Launches Comprehensive NFPA 70E Training Thursday, November 4, 2010 @ 3:37PMALAMO, CA--(Marketwire - 11/04/10) - ClickSafety, the country's leading provider of online construction safety training, today introduced A User's Guide to Electrical PPE-NFPA 70E , a robust online training course, updated to the latest (2009) standards, that offers invaluable safety guidance for electrical contractors, electricians, contractors, maintenance personnel and others who work with ...
  • As Winter Approaches, Newlands Training Reminds Forestry and Arboricultural Professionals to Check Their Skills Tuesday, October 26, 2010 @ 7:06AMDORCHESTER, England, October 26, 2010 /PRNewswire/ With winter around the corner, leading land-based training provider, Newlands Training, wants to remind all professionals in the forestry and arboriculture industry to check that their …
  • As Winter Approaches, Newlands Training Reminds Forestry and Arboricultural Professionals to Check Their Skills Tuesday, October 26, 2010 @ 7:03AMWith winter around the corner, leading land-based training provider, Newlands Training, wants to remind all professionals in the forestry and arboriculture industry to check that their skills, such as chainsaw certificates are up-to-date.
  • Magid Glove & Safety, Leader In Safety Equipment, Introduces EconoWear Disposable Nitrile Gloves Friday, October 15, 2010 @ 12:55AMMagid Glove & Safety, leading supplier of quality work gloves, protective gear and other safety equipment, recently announced the arrival of its new EconoWear® T9330 Disposable Nitrile Gloves. The new glove is manufactured with an ultra high modulus compound, which enhances durability and performance while widening usage
  • Ronco Unveils New Innovative Glove - Ronco Nitech Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 1:57AMRonco Nitech®, an innovative patented examination glove from Ronco is manufactured using an advanced material technology and has no equivalent in the market
  • Parts Finisher II Monday, October 11, 2010 @ 11:07AMUnder general supervision performs moderately complex finishing operations in the following areas: painting, dipping, plating, polishing, etc. involving a variety of parts/ assembly sizes and characteristics. Frequently involves operations of increasing difficulty to meet desired specifications.
  • NSC: OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations Wednesday, October 6, 2010 @ 2:15PMOn Oct. 5, OSHA revealed the top 10 most cited violations in fiscal year 2010 during a special session at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress and Expo in San Diego, highlighting the agency’s enforcement efforts for fall protection, hazard communication, electrical safety and more.
  • Fluke Introduces New CLKTO C-Range Infrared Windows for Safe Thermal Inspection of Indoor Switchgear Monday, October 4, 2010 @ 6:34AMImpact-Resistant Viewing Pane Allows Visual Inspections With Cover Closed
  • Fluke Introduces New CLKTO C-Range Infrared Windows for Safe Thermal Inspection of Indoor Switchgear Monday, October 4, 2010 @ 6:30AMEVERETT, WA--(Marketwire - 10/04/10) - Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced the new Fluke CLKTO C-Range Infrared Window , designed to facilitate infrared and visual inspections of indoor switchgear and electrical installations, while protecting technicians from arc-flash or electric shock. The Fluke CLKTO Window is ...
  • Parts Finisher I Thursday, September 30, 2010 @ 10:23AMCentrilift has an opening for a Parts Finisher I, at the Pump facility located in Claremore, OK. Relocation assistance is not available for these positions. These positions are not available for an Ex-Patriate assignment.
  • New Mask Study Supports CDC's Updated Guidance for Seasonal Flu Prevention Strategies Wednesday, September 29, 2010 @ 9:06AMCrosstex International, a subsidiary of Cantel Medical Corp. , announced today the publication of sponsored research that suggests a far greater infection prevention value of medical face masks, commonly referred to as surgical masks, than previously understood.
  • CDC finalizes flu prevention guidance for health settings Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 12:26PMSep 20, 2010 (CIDRAP News) – The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidance for preventing flu in healthcare settings that reflects a year's worth of new information about the 2009 H1N1 virus and recommends surgical masks rather than N-95 respirators when providing routine care for flu patients.
  • Circuit Protector features full voltage rating of 600 Vac. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 8:09AMFinger-safe to IP20, Compact Circuit Protector prevents contact with live components. DIN rail mount unit includes lockout/tagout capability, positive visible circuit isolation via disconnect switch, and local or remote open fuse indication. Short-circuit current rating of 200 kA with Class CC fuses minimizes requirements for personal protective equipment. If required, optional wired remote open ...
  • Himachal based cement company gets national safety award Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 3:10AMShimla, Sep 28 : Himachal Pradesh-based Cement plant of ACC Ltd at Gagal, works in Barmana in Bilaspur district has been presented National Safety Award for the year 2009.
  • Honeywell Completes Acquisition of Sperian Protection Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 7:59AMStrengthens Position in High-Growth Personal Protective Equipment Industry MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 15 -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Sperian Protection for approximately USD $1.4 billion, including the assumption of net debt. Sperian Protection is a leading provider of personal protective equipment (PPE), and will be combined within Honeywell's ...
  • ASSE To Address Safety Dangers In Healthcare Industry Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 11:56PMAs reports of health care workers being attacked by patients continue to grow, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will be host to a virtual symposium October 19-21 on how to address the risk and hazards healthcare workers deal with every day, as do their employers
  • Top Safety Equipment Supplier Magid Glove & Safety Announces The New Magid® Gemstone® Myst Flex Readers Safety Glasses Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 11:56PMMagid Glove & Safety, an industry leader in safety glasses and work safety equipment, recently introduced its newest Gemstone Myst Flex Y19CFC Reader Style Safety Spectacles
  • Workplace safety tips Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 1:55AMAccording to The Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace driving accidents cost employers an average of $60 billion annually.
  • Airgas and BAE Systems Sign Five-Year Supply Agreement Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:59AMRADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG), today announced it has signed a Strategic Agreement with BAE Systems (LSE:BA.L), the United Kingdom-based defense and aerospace company. Airgas will supply BAE System’s manufacturing locations throughout the United States with bulk and packaged industrial gas, welding hardgoods and related products, and personal protective equipment (PPE ...
  • Airgas and BAE Systems Sign Five-Year Supply Agreement Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:47AMRADNOR, Pa.----Airgas, Inc. , today announced it has signed a Strategic Agreement with BAE Systems , the United Kingdom-based defense and aerospace company. Airgas will supply BAE System’s manufacturing locations throughout the United States with bulk and packaged industrial gas, welding hardgoods and related products, and personal protective equipment products.
  • Your Letters Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:54AM'Am I the only one who...?' No
  • Forester: Working On Storm-Damaged Trees Can Be Hazardous Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:26AMBROOKINGS— Working on storm-damaged trees can be hazardous to your health.
  • Oregon Selects Upp Technology’s IRMS for Emergency Management Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:20PMDOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oregon selects Upp Technology's IRMS 360|Enterprise solution suite to control the state's emergency management supply chain.
  • Oregon Selects Upp Technology's IRMS for Emergency Management Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:19PMDOWNERS GROVE, Ill.----Upp Technology, a leader in emergency preparedness and response solutions, announced today that the state of Oregon Department of Human Services, Division of Public Health has selected the IRMS 360|Enterprise™ solution suite in a hosted environment to manage the state’s critical emergency supplies.
  • Hendra fear sparks initative Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:46PMIT’S a death sentence for 75 per cent of people who come in contact with Hendra virus, and the thought of her vet husband becoming a statistic was enough for Kelly Reardon to interrupt Federal LNP Member Bruce Scott’s warm beverage.
  • Hendra fear sparks initative Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:39PMTHOUGHT of her vet husband becoming a statistic of the Hendra virus was enough for Kelly Reardon to interrupt Federal LNP Member Bruce Scott’s warm beverage.
  • Survey finds high level of noncompliance with PPE protocols among safety professionals Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:50AMNearly all of the safety professionals in a survey released today said that workers in their organizations had at some point failed to wear the necessary safety equipment while on the job. An exceedingly high 98 percent of respondents who attended the recent American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) show in Baltimore answered "yes" when asked if they had observed workers not wearing safety ...
  • Santa Barbara Selects Upp Technology’s IRMS for Warehouse Management Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 11:39AMDOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upp Technology, a leader in emergency preparedness and response solutions, announced today that the Public Health Department (PHD) of Santa Barbara County has selected the IRMS 360|Enterprise™ solution suite for inventory management and emergency management & response. The software, including IRMS|WM™ Warehouse Management and IRMS|EM™ Emergency Management ...
  • Santa Barbara Selects Upp Technology's IRMS for Warehouse Management Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 11:27AMDOWNERS GROVE, Ill.----Upp Technology, a leader in emergency preparedness and response solutions, announced today that the Public Health Department of Santa Barbara County has selected the IRMS 360|Enterprise™ solution suite for inventory management and emergency management & response.