Mortar Net Solutions, a supplier of moisture management solutions for masonry walls, introduced a new 0.4-inch-thick size to its WallDefender line, the lowest cost mortar dropping collection devices available. Originally available in 1- and 2-inch thicknesses, WallDefender helps prevent moisture damage to masonry cavity walls by preventing mortar droppings from blocking weep holes. This easy-to-install moisture management solution suspends mortar droppings above flashing on two levels of its trapezoidal-shaped, open-weave mesh, while allowing water to flow through the mesh and exit the cavity.

The WCBAT620 18V 4.0 Ah wireless battery from Bosch offers 50 percent more runtime versus the current 2.0 Ah wireless battery. The battery is ideal for mobile professionals in plumbing, construction, electrical and installation trades. This battery is based on the Bosch Power Ready Wireless Charging System. Users have the ability to charge a tool when not in use without having to disconnect the battery from the tool. No extra batteries are required to complete a day’s jobs. In addition, CoolPack technology delivers up to 100 percent more recharge life versus other battery packs thanks to heat-conductive housing that keeps … Read more

3M has added its Scotchgard Anti-Fog Coating Technology to two new safety eyewear models. The Solus 1000 Series safety eyewear and Goggle Gear 500 Series splash goggle now feature an anti-fog coating to help keep workers seeing more clearly on the job. Excellent for workers in construction, the safety eyewear is designed to keep lenses clear of fog and steam — even when workers are in hot and humid conditions or climate-controlled areas. The coating is bonded directly to the lens and retains its effectiveness for at least 25 washings, enabling workers to wear their safety eyewear longer.

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Noise-induced hearing loss is a major concern of safety managers, affecting approximately 22 million U.S. workers and costing $242 million annually in workers” compensation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Developed in close cooperation with audiologists and safety professionals, Honeywell’s new Howard Leight Hearing Conservation Toolbox mobile application for iPad is an easily accessible point-of-use resource of interactive tools and educational materials for safety managers to use in support of workplace hearing safety programs. Subtitled “Hearing Conservation Starts Here,” the app features the latest information on the risks of occupational noise, hearing conservation program best practices, … Read more