Safety Helmets Feature Technology to Help Protect Against Angled Impacts

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Ergodyne has launched Skullerz Safety Helmets with built-in Mips technology designed to help protect workers from dangerously overlooked angled impacts. Available in Class C and Class E, the new safety helmets are integrated with Mips Elevate — a low-friction layer that slides multi-directionally, designed to help redirect rotational energy that otherwise could be transferred to the head upon falling or impact. The integration fills a protection gap left by conventional hard hats traditionally designed to provide protection from direct impacts only. “Over 18,000 workers suffered traumatic brain injuries in 2019,” explained Tim Gallant, Ergodyne product director. “By adding Mips technology … Read more

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Gear Keeper Heavy-Tool Retractable Tether Minimizes Dangling Tool Entanglement

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Gear Keeper’s new RT3-5605 heavy-tool retractable tether’s ultra-low profile keeps tools close to the body when retracted, while still allowing effort-free accessibility when extended for use. Designed for tools up to 3.5 pounds, the retractor employs a very-low 7 ounce force to avoid arm strain when extended, but still strong enough to keep the line taught. When the tool is retracted, lanyard exposure is minimized to avoid snagging, especially when the tool is also placed in a tool bag/pouch. The heavy-tool tether has a generous reach that extends 55 inches, and comes complete with a long-lasting and strong, impact-absorbing Spectra/Nylon … Read more

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Stronghold by Pure Safety Group Introduces Tool Tethering Kits

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Stronghold by Pure Safety Group introduces its all-in-one tool tether kits for use by workers at height. The kits include a full suite of products, available in three bundled designs exclusively for more than 15 different common industry trades, to prevent tool drops from at-height work locations, onto people and infrastructure below. The kits feature Stronghold’s innovative tethers that connect tools to wrists, belts and other anchors, to eliminate drop hazards. Coils, bungees and swiveling premium tethers that prevent tangles while handling tools when working, no matter which tool attachment is used, are featured in the kits. Other kit items … Read more

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Strong Man Introduces New Miami Distribution Center

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Strong Man Safety Products has introduced a new distribution center in Miami, Florida. The 20,114-square-foot facility is home to eight docks, eight overhead doors and one ramp. Due to the large customer base in Florida, Strong Man’s new distribution center will improve fulfillment time and delivery of customer orders. The Miami distribution center is in a prime location, nine miles from the Miami International Airport, 15.6 miles from Miami port and 34 miles from Port Everglades port. The company has identified Florida as a critical market for expansion and plans to have products on the ground by May 15.

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Strong Man Introduces New Size for Construction Tarps

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Strong Man Safety Products has introduced the new 40-foot by 30-foot Heavy-Duty and Super Fire-Retardant Tarps. The newest version of these tarps is the largest one yet, covering more surface area for enhanced protection. The Super FR Tarp is a general-purpose tarp for jobsite and weather protection made with advanced fabrication with four-inch reinforced hems, D-Rings and grommets around the perimeter and strengthened corners to ensure fast and easy installation. The center of the tarp features three internal seams with grommets used as an extra tie-off point to greatly reduce flapping in the wind. The Super FR tarp is made … Read more

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