ISEA is the leading association for personal protective equipment and technologies that enable people to work in hazardous environments, and an ANSI accredited standards developing organization. The association works closely with manufacturers, test labs, subject matter experts, end-users and government agencies in the standards development process. ISEA members—leaders in safety equipment manufacturing, testing and application—are united in the goal of protecting workers worldwide.

 

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2019 ISEA Annual Meeting. Registration Now Open!

ISEA’s Annual Meeting, the association’s largest meeting, is the safety equipment industry’s premier forum for safety professionals interested in innovation, policy and business intelligence information. ISEA Product Groups and Committees meet to do the essential work of the association – developing standards, formulating policy positions and planning for the future. It’s also a time for member company representatives to network with peers in the safety equipment industry.

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ISEA News - August 6, 2019

ISEA Launches Safe Hands At Work Campaign

You’re about to start seeing the hashtag #SafeHands a lot more. Why? Because workplace hand injuries are hurting a lot of people. The hand is the second most common body part injured in the workplace, reported Industrial Safety & Hygiene News. Hand Injuries Are a Big Problem More than 42% of nonfatal occupational injuries to … Read More

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ISEA News - August 1, 2019

VPPPA Announces Partnership with ISEA

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) is excited to announce they have established a collaborative partnership with The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA). The goal of this partnership is to improve occupational safety and health at workplaces throughout the world and the role safety management systems, safety equipment manufacturers and certified safety equipment plays … Read More

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Uncategorized - October 14, 2019

ISEA Seeking Consensus Body Members for Key High-Visibility Apparel Standard

ISEA is soliciting interested parties as consensus body participants in the revision to ANSI/ISEA 107-2015, High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories.  The widely-accepted standard, incorporated by reference in federal highway regulations, defines the material performance criteria, design requirements, class and type designations (based on material amounts and intended application, respectively) and labeling for high-visibility safety apparel … Read More

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ISEA News - September 25, 2019

ISEA Supports ASSP’s PPE Initiative for Women

International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is collaborating with ASSP and its Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) Common Interest Group to help educate employers and other stakeholders about the importance of providing PPE in a range of sizes to protect all workers. “Unfortunately, some employers simply order one or two common sizes in bulk—often large or … Read More

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Uncategorized - September 13, 2019

ISEA Release Revised Cold Weather Work Apparel Standard to Better Protect Workers in Cold Temperature

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) released a newly revised standard — ANSI/ISEA 201-2019 American National Standard for Insulation and Wash Durability Classification of Apparel Used in Cold Work Environments — to improve on the performance of apparel worn in cold temperature environments. The revised standard was prepared by ISEA members of the Protective Apparel Group. … Read More

Monday, November 11, 2019

61st QSSP Course Nov. 2019

Durham, NC
November 11 08:00:00 November 15 12:00:00 America/New_York 61st QSSP Course Nov. 2019 https://safetyequipment.org/event/57th-qssp-course-november-2018-2-2-2-2/ Hilton Garden Inn – Southpoint ISEA isea@safetyequipment.org
Monday, November 18, 2019

2019 ISEA Annual Meeting

Arlington,
November 18 08:00:00 November 20 13:00:00 America/New_York 2019 ISEA Annual Meeting https://safetyequipment.org/event/2019-isea-annual-meeting/ Ritz Carlton Pentagon City ISEA isea@safetyequipment.org