ISEA is seeking public comments in response to its proposed new voluntary standard for impact-resistant hand protection. Currently designated as ISEA 138, establishes minimum performance, classification and labeling requirements, for hand protection products designed to protect the knuckles and fingers from impact forces, while performing occupational tasks. Impact-resistant gloves are commonly used in the automotive, … Read More
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New ISEA Member Announcement – VisionVest
ISEA, the leading association for personal protective equipment and technologies, and ANSI-accredited standards developing organization is pleased to welcome VisionVest, LLC, as its newest member. Based in Pennsylvania, VisionVest manufactures innovative safety vests that include enhanced, integrated lighting into the product. The company has created a patent-pending advanced safety vest with updated technology allowing the user to be … Read More
ISEA Leads Industry Action on Preventing Workplace Fatalities from Dropped Objects
Groundbreaking new national standard guides employers on how to prevent workers from being struck by falling objects The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have developed a first-in-the-industry standard aimed at helping employers reduce the risk of dropped objects incidents in industrial and occupational settings. ANSI/ISEA 121-2018, American National Standard … Read More
OSHA and the International Safety Equipment Association Form Alliance to Protect Workers’ Safety and Health
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) signed an alliance on June 21, 2018, to provide members, employers, and employees with information on how to properly select, use, maintain, and store personal protective and safety equipment. Read more here. OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor Loren … Read More
ISEA 138: Raising the Standard for Hand Impact Protection
By Rodney Taylor, D3O (original article on OHS online) The standard is specifically designed for industrial gloves and the special protection they offer to workers. The bones and soft tissues in the back of the hand are all vulnerable to impact injuries, varying from bumps and bruises to severe bone fractures. Many people mistakenly believe … Read More
Why Free Earplugs Will Be Handed Out to Caps Fans During Game 3
By Kristi King | @KingWTOPJune 2, 2018 4:26 am (Original article: https://wtop.com/health-fitness/2018/06/why-free-earplugs-caps-fans-game-3/) “At an arena, the level of noise can be anywhere between 100 and 120 decibels, which is way, way too loud for your hearing and for your health,” one expert said. When Washington Capitals fans rock the red for Game 3 Saturday night, there’s no doubt it’ll be loud at … Read More
New Safety Innovations From ISEA Members – June 2018
Ergodyne – Bottle carrier Gateway – StarLite safety glasses: Classic Camo Ergodyne – ProFlex 924LTR Leather-Reinforced Hybrid Dorsal Impact-Reducing Glove Bullard – Bump cap CleanSpace – CleanSpace2 respirators Radians – Arctic RadWear® cooling vests
Member Spotlight – International Enviroguard
How long has your company been in the health and safety industry? We have been actively involved in the industry for over 25 years. We started with the same goal we have today: to deliver Comfortable Confidence™ and safeguard what matters most. We protect people, with innovative disposable garments and products that fit any operation, … Read More
ISEA Dropped Object Prevention Solutions Experts Presenting on Standardizing Solutions to Protect Workers from Dropped Objects at ASSE Safety 2018
Join ISEA Members Nate Bohmbach, Associate Product Director for Ergodyne and Chairman of the ISEA Standards Committee for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions, Virginia Battles, Global Vice President of Sales for Ty-Flot, and John Salentine Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Hammerhead Industries and Gear Keeper Products, at the ASSE Safety 2018 Professional Development Conference & … Read More
Additional Public Review Announced for New Standard on Dropped Object Prevention Solutions
ISEA has initiated a second public review in response to its proposed new standard for dropped object prevention solutions. Currently designated as ISEA 121, the standard seeks to establish minimum design, performance, and labeling requirements for solutions that reduce dropped objects incidents in industrial and occupational settings. An industry first, the standard focuses on preventative … Read More