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There are 116 products releases related to safety.
The SSC-1500 dual-microprocessor-based control system and the SSC-3000 solid-state press automation control system from Rockford Systems Inc. are safeguarding systems that comply with OSHA regulations and ANSI safety standards.
The dual-microprocessor-based control system, featuring a larger keyp...
11/10/09
Fortress Interlocks' DM-I door interlock features an internal release mechanism that allows exit from a dangerous area, even when the door is locked.
The unit is mounted on the outside of the guard, allowing normal entry and exit using a Fortress key. It is fitted to the doorpost and allows opera...
10/13/09
Witt-Gastechnik offers 85-20, a flashback arrester for medium gas consumption requirements in gas welding, cutting, and burning applications. It delivers up to 1,589 SCFH for acetylene and other oxyfuel gases.
The arrester measures about 5.1 in. long and 2.4 in. in diameter. Two versions are ava...
10/13/09
Americ's ventilators are designed for most confined-space applications from individual cooling to hazardous space atmospheres.
Manufactured of durable, high-density-polyethylene plastic, the VAF-Series is portable and lightweight. It features centrally located handles that allow fo balanced maneu...
9/9/09
The IFH Group now offers a Special Product Package version of its fluid storage and dispensing system for lubricant storage.
The package is designed for applications involving corrosive chemicals and other abrasive fluids that require special handling for safety and efficiency. The standard PVC s...
9/9/09
The Linemaster Hercules potentiometer foot switch was designed for use with variable-speed motor drives and is available in select 2-W linear values. It features a cast-iron housing, and most models are offered with a cast aluminum shield in sizes designed to accommodate the standard shoe size or up...
8/11/09
Showa Best Glove offers more than 24 styles of cut-resistant hand and arm protection, including Best's Zorb-IT®, T-Flex®, D-Flex®, and Nitty Gritty®gloves and Showa's Atlas® and high-performance lines.
Choices include a number of DuPont Kevlar® glove models with a v...
7/14/09
Summit Training Source offers a new video/DVD training program, "Lockout/Tagout: Employee Awareness," to teach machine operators and other site workers the importance of the lockout/tagout procedures and best practices for preventing hazardous energy releases. The lockout/tagout system prevents equi...
6/9/09
Sitema has introduced a safety catcher that stops and locks dropping platens on hydraulic presses and other machines.
The load is secured by stopping the dropping mass using the weight as a means to wedge the safety catcher against the acting hydraulic cylinder rod or a separate catcher rod. The...
6/9/09
Jackson Safety has added four new graphics to its Head-Turner™ line of hard hats. They feature the smooth dome design of the SC-6 hard hat and a four-point ratchet suspension.
New styles are the rustic Shrapnel™ design, the Gunner™ with Vietnam-era graphics, the Undertaker™, ...
6/9/09
Durable Mecco's Safety First stamp grip acts as an extension of the hand stamp, providing hand protection for operators who prefer to hold stamps.
The grip is molded from urethane, and the striking anvil is made from heat-treated shock steel. The grip provides a sturdy 4-in.-dia. shield to help ...
6/9/09
Honeywell Wintriss has introduced Shadow® 8, a slim, expandable safety light curtain for such applications as metal stamping and forming. It can be used to guard multiple sides of a machine with only one pair of cables connected to a Wintriss clutch/brake control (WPC) or to an optional Shadow ...
6/9/09
The Linemaster Classic IV foot switch is designed with a cast aluminum housing. It is offered in momentary action and is available in SPDT and DPDT circuits. Formed steel guards are available for both the single and twin models to provide the customer with some foot protection.
The foot switche...
4/14/09
Laservision offers the 00145 high visual light transmittance filter eyewear.
The glass filter is commonly used with Nd:YAG and Er:YAG laser applications. Its visible light transmission is 71 percent for photopic and 75 percent for scotopic.
4/14/09
SICK has introduced a new line of DT50 distance measurement sensors. They feature a high-definition distance measurement (HDDM) platform, which the company says provides greater precision at longer sensing distances.
The lightweight, compact sensors feature an intuitive display and keypad with a...
4/14/09
3M has introduced the 3M™ Speedglas™ 100 welding helmet and welding filter series. It is available in several graphic patterns or standard black.
The helmet is suitable for maintenance or construction workers and hobbyists who weld occasionally but still need a quality autodarkening welding...
3/10/09
Linemaster Switch Corp. has introduced air foot switches designed to conform with UL standards and to operate in a variety of environments, both wet and dry. Air impulse bulbs are positioned on the floor, while the electromechanical actuator is safely elevated and protected.
Models include the Ai...
3/10/09
Magid Glove & Safety offers CutMaster® XKS™ work gloves. Manufactured from the company's XKS yarn, these machine-knit gloves earn an ANSI cut level 4 rating, which the company says is as much as 2-1/2 times greater cut protection than gloves made from a 100 percent aramid or HPPE yarn of s...
2/10/09
CIECO has released the Automator II press safety clutch/brake controller. The dedicated system provides safety-compliant operation for presses using eddy current clutch/brake controllers.
According to the company, the controller allows users to comply with the latest OSHA and ANSI safety standar...
1/13/09
The ArcSafe™-SW robotic safety mount from American Weldquip is designed for use in applications in which crash protection is integrated into the robotic software package.
Most integrated robotic collision detection software systems take time to come to a complete stop, especially with high-...
1/13/09
Fortress Interlocks has introduced the lockout scissor hasp for locking off dangerous machinery in the workplace.
Employees who use the lockout/tagout safety procedure can lock multiple padlocks onto the scissor hasp to secure dangerous machinery, preventing operators from powering up the machine...
12/16/08
Gateway Safety’s Luminary™ safety eyewear features an ultralightweight frame and a contemporary, patent-pending design.
Translucent temple insets match the lens color, and the soft, flexible temples relieve pressure behind the ears, enhancing comfort and easily fitting any face size, the com...
12/16/08
Gateway Safety's PeakFit® is a NIOSH-approved, N95 air-purifying respirator. The construction of the respirator produces a near custom fit and helps enhance user comfort and safety, the manufacturer states.
The respirator's contoured design and size are intended to help make breathing easier...
10/14/08
A & A Mfg. has released a new portable weld curtain. The curtain sets up and breaks down in seconds, according to the company, and can be transported to new workstations with its roller wheels.
When extended, maximum height is 72.0 in. Width is 74.5 in. When retracted, the curtain stands only 4 ...
10/14/08
SensGard® SG31 combines a noise-reduction rating of 31 decibels with a lightweight design. The hearing protection is suitable for use in extreme-noise environments, including manufacturing plants, construction sites, airfields, and power and utility plants.
The equipment, which weighs less t...
9/16/08
Wearwell has introduced Grip Strips, which are slip-resistant strips that adhere to sponge-backed mats placed on smooth, polished, or painted floors. The antimicrobial polymer is permanently tacky. Only a few strips are needed, even in high traffic areas, states the manufacturer.
The strips are ...
9/16/08
Omron Scientific Technologies Inc. has introduced the G9SX-GS safety guard switching unit. External outputs enable status indication of two safety input devices; auxiliary outputs enable monitoring of safety inputs, safety outputs, and errors; and detailed LED status indicators provide quick, easy s...
6/17/08
Galeton has introduced a new line of fiber-constructed gloves for cut protection. The ATA® (Advanced Technology Aramid) glove is made from a spun fiber that is 2.5 times more cut-resistant than Kevlar®, the company states, yet provides the dexterity and flexibility needed for detailed, han...
6/17/08
Meltric Corp.'s switch-rated welding machine plugs and receptacles are designed to help facilities improve electrical safety and code compliance. The plugs and receptacles are UL/CSA-approved for branch circuit disconnect switching and rated to safely make and break under full load up to 200 amps. T...
4/15/08
Howard Leight’s Clarity® multiple-use earplugs are designed to block hazardous noise while allowing voice and signal frequencies to be heard more naturally. Using Bilsom® Technology's patented Sound Management Technology™ (SMT), the earplug provides uniform attenuation that blocks low...
4/15/08
The Clean-Air Flow™ respiratory system from ArcOne® has a long battery life, quick-charging batteries, smart chargers, audible alarms for low battery and clogged filters, a strong blower motor, variable speed adjustments, automatic speed changes as the filters become clogged, single P3 car...
2/12/08
Fibre-Metal SUPEREIGHT® E1 full-brim hard hats from North Safety Products protect workers from rain, falling debris, and UV rays. The crown design deflects falling objects, and an eight-point suspension protects the worker's head.
The company ships the hard hats fully assembled....
2/12/08
Great Lakes Air Systems offers a HEPA after module for air filtration systems used in plasma and laser cutting applications, as well as in welding applications requiring stringent air quality standards.
The High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance is 99.997 percent efficient at 0.3 micron and compl...
2/12/08
Danray Products LLC has introduced a bench grinder safety scale designed to check the openings between the grinding wheels and tongues and work rests for compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215, ANSI B11.9, and ANSI B7.1 grinder safety standards. A 0.25-in.-dia. hole allows users to attach the scale to...
2/12/08
The F3SJ safety light curtain is available from Omron Scientific Technologies Inc. in finger-protection, hand-protection, and hand/limb/body-protection configurations. Sensors with protective heights of up to nearly 8.2 ft. are available for applications that involve large workpieces.
The low-pr...
1/15/08
Banner Engineering Corp. has introduced the DUO-TOUCH®l run bar with STB buttons for two-hand machine actuation. The run bar interfaces with DUO-TOUCH SG two-hand control modules, SC22-3 safety controllers, and other Type IIIC control systems. The bar is designed to minimize the possibility of a...
12/11/07
North Safety Products says its NorthFlex™ NFDS16 C5 is the industry’s first cut level 5 Dyneema® sleeve.
The finely knit Dyneema/fiberglass blend vents heat to remain cool and is not bulky. The sleeve is form-fitting, tear-resistant, and launderable; can be dry-cleaned; and has a gray co...
12/11/07
Hobart Welding Products offers two styles of form-fitted welding gloves. Designed to provide durability for professionals and home hobbyists, the gloves are available in a natural grain and a rust/black, split leather.
The gloves have an absorbent lining that insulates against heat. Both designs ...
11/6/07
Ansell Healthcare has launched its Guardian™ consulting service for industrial production sites. Focused on selecting appropriate work gloves, the multinational assessment methodology is designed to help companies increase worker safety; objectively standardize references; decrease purchasing c...
10/9/07
The Spectra Orange See-Thru Curtain™ from Wilson Industries filters both welding arc images and all far UV radiation and blue light, while transmitting outside light into the welding booth to aid the welder's vision. The curtain also provides safety to surrounding areas.
The company recommen...
10/9/07
Micro Air® Clean Air Systems has introduced an energy-saving control panel for its line of dust collectors.
The Intelli-Touch® control panel reduces energy consumption with a built-in, variable-frequency drive that automatically controls motor RPM based on CFM required at the running st...
9/11/07
Farr Air Pollution Control now offers its Gold Series® dust collector with a new explosion vent for applications involving explosive dust capture.
The X-vent is NFPA-approved and CD- and ATEX-certified. It has a multiribbed vent with negative static operating pressure of -80 in. and is de...
7/24/07
Galeton has introduced its Shield safety glasses, which meet ANSI Z87.1 protection standards.
The glasses feature three-position-adjustable temples and a black frame. Three lens options are available䛉clear, smoke, and indoor-outdoor.
6/12/07
North American Safety Products Inc. has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement to provide a modular perimeter guarding system, manufactured by SATECH Safety Technology, Milan, Italy, to customers in North America.
The guarding system includes a comprehensive range of panels, posts, acce...
6/12/07
Micro Air® Clean Air Systems has introduced a new, compact dust collector with 1,000 CFM performance. The new Model RP-1 Twister™ features cartridge collection with a unique cyclonic drop-out design, 99.999 percent efficient fire-retardant cartridge filter, and quiet 72 DBA operation.
...
4/10/07
North Safety Products has combined Dyneema® and polyurethane to create its Light Task II™, a palm-coated glove designed to provide dexterity and tactility while maintaining cut, tear, and abrasion resistance. Weight for weight, Dyneema® is up to 15 times stronger than quality steel, t...
4/10/07
Wilson Industries' opaque Laz-R-Barrier curtain protects against the accidental and chronic occupational skin and eye exposure that results from reflected laser radiation and broad beam optical radiation generated by the laser plume.
A single-layer barrier, LP200 has been scientifically formulate...
4/10/07
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced two auto-darkening welding helmet lines—the Pro-Hobby™ Series and Performance Series™. The Performance Series replaces the previous Xli and Xlix helmet lines. The Pro-Hobby Series is an entry-level line.
Designed for professional and product...
4/10/07
A leather palm and Kevlar® knit construction combine to make North Safety Product's Kevlar LEA Series Glove suitable for assemblers and fabricators.
The seamless knit glove reduces chafing and hand fatigue while providing the puncture, abrasion, and cut resistance necessary while performing...
3/13/07
Fortress Interlocks has introduced an AS-interface (AS-i) control and safety base module for its eGard system that allows the system to be connected easily to an AS-i Safety at Work control network in minutes, the company says.
eGard is a modular system that can control access to hazardous machin...
1/4/07
Donaldson® Torit® has introduced the WSO mist collector that filters water-soluble coolants, straight oil, and oily smoke with just a change of the filter cartridge to match the mist type.
The patent-pending Synteq™ XP media is an engineered blend of small and large fibers that use...
11/7/06
The SafetyCross® magnetic white board from Magnatag is a solid-green board that allows employees to track each safe day, week, or month with a green magnet. Red or yellow magnets indicate when an accident has occurred.
The magnetic board is available in 2 by 2 ft. or 3 by 3 ft....
11/7/06
HTP America Inc. offers reader safety glasses with built-in magnification.
The safety glasses replace the need for cheaters underneath safety glasses. Workers can wear a single pair of safety glasses in the shop, at the job site, or wherever protection is needed.
Featuring an ergonomic nylon ...
10/10/06
Scientific Technologies Inc. has introduced the LazerSafe™ LZS-003 safeguarding system for hydraulic press brakes.
The system uses two flat bands of 40-mm-wide laser light to monitor the zone below the punch. It can detect obstructions as small as 4 mm while still being tolerant to vibration...
10/10/06
A&A Mfg.'s new weld curtain sets up and breaks down in seconds and can be transported to new work stations with its roller wheel.
When extended, the curtain's maximum height is 72 in. and maximum width is 74.5 in. The curtain stands 4 ft. high with an 80.5-in. base when retracted.
The curtain ...
10/10/06
The PSSuniversal from Pilz Automation Safety L.P. allows safety and standard control functions, such as the enable principle and block switching, to be combined within one system without feedback. It has a decentralized, modular I/O and control platform.
High modularity and granularity provide fl...
8/8/06
Dustvent Inc. has introduced the V series of dust and smoke collectors that gather smoke and medium- to fine-grain dust.
The units collect the pollutants in a first-stage filter and recirculate the clean air back into the building. An optional second-stage filter is available for fume removal. Qu...
7/11/06
Scientific Technologies Inc. has developed a light-duty floor stand designed for mounting the company's line of light curtains as well as the PA4600 perimeter access guarding device.
The stand is available in sizes from 40 to 56 in. Mounting brackets and concrete mounting bolts are included. It i...
7/11/06
Wilson Industries has introduced an improved version of its Stur-D-Screen protective screen.
The unit features scratch-resistant paint and a redesigned bracket for self-strengthening capability. A wraparound curtain provides a clean, contemporary appearance. A special hinge and wraparound gusset ...
7/11/06
Sick Inc. offers the M4000 Advanced safeguarding system for point-of-entry applications for access protection to conveyor systems, palletizing equipment, and robotic workcells.
Using corner mirrors enables the system to protect up to four-sided applications such as an entire robot cell. No PC is ...
6/13/06
Fortress Interlocks has introduced an option pod with keyswitch for its amGard modular safety gate switches, which helps to ensure that an operator can enter a hazardous area only when it is safe.
The switches combine both trapped key and gate switch technology to control access to equipment prot...
6/13/06
Safety goggles from ArcOne offer splash and impact protection and are available in IR-5 and IR-3 protection or clear and smoke lens finishes.
The foam lining with adjustable strap provides a snug, comfortable fit to help keep dust and particles out. Select models include an adjustable strap and s...
5/9/06
The HVManager™ human vibration meter software from Larson Davis assesses and manages vibration exposure. It is designed to provide instant tool assessments to all new standards, including the HSE recommended points system, EU physical agents directive 2002/44/EC, ISO 5349, and ISO 2631.
Data...
5/9/06
The Hazmat Training Made Easier For All Employees program from J.J. Keller & Associates helps companies conduct required general awareness hazmat training and address function-specific and safety training needs.
A 25-minute, closed-captioned video (VHS or DVD) anchors the program by introducing b...
2/7/06
The SL (Safety Lock) series of interlock switches from Scientific Technologies Inc. includes a large selection of actuator configurations with plastic or die-cast housings.
A rotatable head provides four actuator mounting positions for installation. A NEMA 4 enclosure allows the switches to withs...
2/7/06
Bacou-Dalloz offers the Uvex® Protégé™ line of lightweight safety eyewear.
Weighing 27.5 g, the eyewear features a secure, wraparound brow that expands to accommodate a variety of users. The proprietary Floating Lens™ increases flexibility for better fit, the company reports.
T...
1/10/06
Bilsom® Leightning® Hi-Visibility earmuffs from Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group provide high attenuation and visibility in outdoor or low-light applications. They utilize Bilsom’s Air Flow Control™ technology.
The fluorescent green earcups contrast against dark backgrounds, and t...
12/13/05
The M4000 standard multiple light beam safety device from Sick Inc. offers mounting flexibility via three groove housing and swivel mount end caps. It protects a perimeter up to 70 m with beam spacing of 300, 400, 450, 500, and 600 mm.
The safety device is suitable for guarding robot cells, manu...
12/13/05
Banner Engineering Corp. offers its EZ-SCREEN® type 2 light screen system for lower-risk type 2 applications—those which will not cause serious bodily harm.
The light screen includes visible status LEDs that indicate power on, fault (flashing LED), beam alignment (top and bottom), and ...
11/8/05
SICK Inc. has introduced its UE 100 series safety controllers, which include the UE 440 and 470.
The UE 440 is a configurable safety controller for comprehensive implementation of safety applications such as safeguarding multiple robot cells at the same time. The UE 470 is designed specifically f...
10/11/05
3M has introduced its WS series of welding shields for protection against eye injuries caused by arc welding, including ultraviolet and infrared radiation.
The WS-320/37154 for SMAW, GMAW/MAG, and GTAW features an auto-darkening filter and allows the user to select from three variable dark-state ...
10/11/05
Auburn Manufacturing Inc. offers a CD-ROM entitled "Are You Using FM Approved Fabrics in Your Facility," that targets those responsible for hot-work safety practices.
The CD gives an overview of the new hot-work product safety standard (FM Approval Standard 4950) and outlines the steps necessary...
9/13/05
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl.® Store offers the Press Brake Safety Compliance Kit created by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).
Intended to help employers effectively train employees, provide protection, and comply with the O...
9/13/05
Scientific Technologies Inc.'s OptoShield OS3100 laser light safety scanner adapts to both dynamic and irregular hazardous environments.
The scanner features two detection zone sets that can be selected externally to monitor changing hazardous areas, without the need for additional external control...
9/13/05
The LazerSafe LZS-003 Safeguarding System from Scientific Technologies Inc. (STI) has been developed exclusively for hydraulic press brakes.
The system uses a flat laser light band that continuously covers the zone below the punch over a 40-mm width. The operator can work within 20 mm of the punch ...
8/9/05
Fortress Interlocks offers access key and safety key modules for its AmGard modular safety gate switches. The safety key module enables an operator to retain the machine activation key while entering a potentially hazardous area. The access key module ensures that only authorized personnel can acces...
8/9/05
Custom coins from Osborne Coinage can be used in safety programs.
Employees who follow safety guidelines can be rewarded with coins that later can be traded in for prizes. Besides motivating individual safe practices, custom coins and medallions also can be used to reward departments or whole plant...
8/9/05
MG Systems and Welding’s SureStop magnetic torch collision sensor system is designed to hold plasma torches rigidly in place and protect them from collision damage that results from programming errors, obstructions on the cutting table, improper material positioning, and tip-ups.
The system, ...
7/12/05
Vi-Cas Mfg. has introduced a line of grabber cups designed to protect users from cuts and scrapes when handling sheet metal.
The grabbers are available in diameters up to 4.75 in. with a 25-lb. lifting capacity.
7/12/05
Gloves In A Bottle lotion is designed to turn the skin's outer layer into an invisible pair of gloves, forming a barrier to keep moisture-robbing irritants out while retaining the skin's natural moisture.
The lotion protects against harsh conditions such as those associated with welding and working...
6/14/05
ASN Safety Solutions' ASK safety contact mat is designed to safeguard hazardous areas in which working machinery can present a potential danger by stopping machinery.
Pressure on the mat triggers a control signal to stop a device immediately. The signal is sent by a surface area switch totally enc...
6/14/05
TherAid Mfg.'s Carpal Glove Orthosis II is designed to relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and to prevent the condition in workers not yet suffering from CTS.
The noncumbersome gloves are simple to fit, the company reports. Field testing results showed a significant reduction in s...
6/14/05
J.J. Keller & Associates' new video-based training program entitled "Back Safety: A User's Guide" is designed to teach employees how to protect their backs on and off the job.
The video teaches employees proper lifting techniques and other safety practices and explains how lifestyle choices and ord...
5/10/05
Fortress Interlocks has developed eGard, a compact, lightweight system that enables modules, including both mechanical trapped key interlocks and electrical safety gate switch interlocks, and simple machine controls to be integrated in one unit.
The fully modular system clips together and is simple...
5/10/05
Norstat Inc. has just released its new Machine Safety and Automation catalog.
The catalog includes optical and audible signaling devices; mechanical limit, position, foot, and safety switches; safety relays; noncontact safety systems; power supplies and accessories; industrial PCs and operating pan...
4/12/05
CQM Inc.'s spatter barrier, bellows, and way covers with metal plates are designed to protect against extremely hot chips and weld spatter that might damage traditional fabric covers.
Mounting accessories, such as plates, snaps, hook, and loop fasteners, are included. Mounting clips for linear rail...
4/12/05
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl.® (FMA), offers the Press Brake Safety Compliance Kit.
Created by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), the kit is designed to help employers train employees, provide protection, and comply with OSH...
4/12/05
Donaldson® Torit® has introduced the Downflo® WorkStations (DWS) dust collectors, designed for in-plant areas where dirty and noisy operations are out in the open.
The modular, self-contained, ledgeless design workstations feature the company's patented Ultra-Web® oval-shaped cartri...
3/8/05
SensGard Sensory Protection Solutions LLC has purchased the patent for the Zwislocki Ear Muffler (ZEM) that deadens excessive noise across all frequencies. Syracuse University's Jozef John Zwislocki, distinguished professor of neuroscience emeritus, developed the device.
The device, which has recei...
2/8/05
Unitrol Electronics Inc. has introduced Soft Touch, a passive process to its Solution series controls designed to protect fingers from electrode pinch points on spot welding machines.
The system lets electrodes close under low force and then electronically checks to see if metal is between the elec...
2/8/05
Scientific Technologies Inc.'s LCM-100 series light curtain controllers come in a lockable metal enclosure that carries an environmental rating of NEMA 4, 12 (IP65).
The controllers are protected from water oversprays and dust while allowing easy but controlled access to the controller board. A fas...
2/8/05
Scientific Technologies Inc. has added a 14-mm resolution version to its MegaSafe® MG4600 line of safety light curtains, which now offers detection capabilities from 14-mm finger detection to 50-mm arm detection.
The series comes with a complete safety light curtain features set and is designed to ...
1/11/05
Exair's model 6901 Spill Recovery Kit, when used with the stainless steel Reversible Drum Vac, simplifies spill cleanup and liquid transfer.
The kit connects directly to any closed-head 55- or 30-gal. drum. The compressed air-powered vacuum installed on the drum permits vacuuming liquid through the...
1/11/05
Wearwell® offers a line of antifatigue mats.
The ErgoDeck™ is a super-sized modular tile. The ErgOasis™ has a wood-grain surface. Several models are made with CFR, a mineral oil-resistant compound.
1/11/05
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Store offers the Power Press Safety Manual, which focuses on power press safety, setup, training, and maintenance safety.
Other topics include ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and power press operation terminology. The manual is recommended for beginners a...
12/7/04
Smith Equipment offers a line of Dual Guard™ cutting, welding, and heating outfits. The Dual Guard torch provides double safety protection with an in-head flash arrester and in-tip gas mixing technology.
The kits are available in heavy- duty and medium-duty models. Capable of cutting up to 8-in.-th...
12/7/04
Perfect Fit Glove has developed the Carbtex® glove line suitable for welders and automobile manufacturers.
Carbtex fiber consists of a proprietary thermoplastic core inside an oxidized outer shell that acts as a thermal shield against fire and UV light, dispersing heat and energy. According to the...
12/7/04
Bilsom® has introduced earmuffs to meet a variety of specialty applications. The Thunder®, Leightning®, and Clarity™ series earmuffs now can mount directly on hard hats or fold away for convenience. Leightning also is available with a neckband for use when other protective gear is being worn, such a...
11/9/04
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl.® (FMA) online bookstore offers the Complete Confined Spaces Handbook.
The book is designed to aid the development of confined space programs. It covers Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for permit entry, confined spa...
11/9/04
Omron Electronics' F3SX safety controller integrates monitoring and functioning of individual safety devices, such as light curtains, safety doors, and emergency stop buttons, from a single central module.
The system is designed to reduce the possibility of miswiring complex safety interlock system...
11/9/04
SICK Inc. has introduced its C 4000 entry/exit safety light curtain for advanced safety applications. It is designed for use in areas where material is automatically transported into a hazardous zone of a machine and access by workers must be safeguarded, such as assembly lines in the automotive ind...
10/12/04
The new DP4 face shield from Sellstrom Mfg. Co. combines a clear window with a flip-down shade 5 IR window and provides uninterrupted protection for grinding, cutting, and brazing.
Other available models include a full-face clear window for grinding operations, shade 3 IR window for cutting operati...
10/12/04
Howard Leight® Industries has introduced an improved version of its MAX® earplug designed to be easier to insert and more comfortable to wear while providing an NRR of 33 dB.
The new version is slightly longer than the original, and the flange of its bell-shaped curve more closely follo...
9/14/04
Wizard Industries has released the Safety Sport Specs, which combine a sporting look, comfort, protection, and a built-in bifocal reading segment.
The ANSI Z87.1-2003-compliant glasses offer full frontal impact protection. Side protection is provided by the wraparound design that hugs the curve...
9/14/04
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International® (FMA), offers Safeguarding Concepts Illustrated, 7th edition, by the National Safety Council.
Described as a must-have manual for any job shop, the book discusses concepts, power transmission safeguards, and point-of-operations safe...
9/14/04
Webnettraining, a provider of Web-based, online OSHA-compliant safety and health training, has begun converting programs and tests to Spanish. Participants now will be able to choose to view programs in either English or Spanish.
Webnettraining uses an interactive format. Viewed on a computer scr...
8/10/04
FM Approvals a testing laboratory has introduced Approval Standard 4950, “Welding Pads, Welding Blankets, and Welding Curtains for Hot Work Operations.” The standard was developed following a year-long study by FM Approvals’ parent company, commercial and industrial property insure...
8/10/04
The Lincoln Electric Co. offers the Mini Flex, a portable welding fume extractor with primary LongLife-H® and secondary HEPA filters, designed to handle most common light- and medium-duty arc welding applications. The compact unit can be used in confined spaces.
The unit automatically turns ...
8/10/04
United Air Specialists Inc., a Clarcor Company, has introduced a new, compact, versatile collector that the company says can handle almost any manufacturing dust. Model BDC is a self-cleaning, continuous-duty system available in eight series sizes.
The design features pulse-jet cleaning technolog...
7/13/04
Bilsom, part of the Bacou-Dalloz™ Hearing Safety Group, has introduced a new, improved version of its Clarity™ line of earmuffs. The earmuffs feature patented uniform attenuation technology that filters out harmful noise while allowing users to hear warnings, alarms, and co-workers’ voices, even in ...
7/13/04
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.’s Big Window Elite™ autodarkening helmets feature a 30 percent larger lens window than the company’s standard helmets and four independent arc sensors. The independent sensors improve out-of-position welding, the company says.
The helmets feature the com...
6/8/04
Perfect Fit Glove, a Bacou-Dalloz Company, has introduced the PowerCoat™ line of general-purpose PVC, nitrile, neoprene, and natural latex liquidproof, chemical-resistant gloves. The flexible gloves are ergonomically designed.
PVC gloves protect hands from messy jobs. A patented dipping pro...
6/8/04
Airmaster® Fan Co. offers the 4-IN-1 Direct Drive Mancooler® with four mounting options shipped in one box. Included with the fan is the chain hanging mount, the ceiling mount, the wall mount, and the portable barrel with wheels mounting.
Available in 30-in. or 36-in. sizes, the fan featu...
6/8/04
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Store
offers CompControl – The Secrets of Reducing Workers’ Compensation
Costs by Edward J. Priz, an insurance expert. Billed as an action
guide, the book tackles one of the most frequently cited concerns of business
owners....
5/4/04
Norstat Inc. offers the Safe Z.2 series safety relay from Riese Electronic, designed specifically for use with two-hand control applications, such as presses or other hazardous machinery in which a worker’s hands might be at risk of injury. The relay will operate only if both elements are pres...
5/4/04
3M offers National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved gas mask respirators for use in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) environments.
The full-facepiece FR-M40B consists of a silicone facepiece, eyepiece outserts, and a butyl rubber second skin. It features dual ...
4/8/04
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