ISEA, an ANSI-accredited standard developing organization, is seeking consensus body reviewers for the proposed reaffirmation of the following standard: ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014, Industrial Head Protection: Codified in OSHA regulations, the standard establishes minimum performance criteria for industrial head protection used in a variety of work environments including those in the construction, manufacturing and oil/gas industries. Head protection conforming … Read More
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All About Asbestos: Staying Safe and Educated
By Sarah Wallace Throughout the 20th century, many homes and structures were built using the “miracle mineral” known as asbestos. As a result, many older homes today may still contain asbestos and homeowners, contractors, and construction workers may be at risk for exposure. The material has been linked to several different health problems, and is … Read More
ISEA – OSHA Alliance Webpage
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. Through the Alliance, OSHA and ISEA will work together to provide … Read More
As ANSI Celebrates 100 Years, Standardization Takes A Leading Role in Driving Innovation
View original article: https://incompliancemag.com/article/ansi-celebrates-100-years/ Standards Enable an Interconnected World in Modern Manufacturing In an era of unprecedented technological growth, standardization efforts must evolve to keep pace with industries facing the greatest upsurge of innovative changes, including manufacturing. This year, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) celebrates 100 years of leading the collaborative U.S. standardization system. … Read More
New Safety Innovations From ISEA Members – September 2018
ERGODYNE – OBJECTS AT HEIGHTS: TRAPPED, TETHERED, and TOPPED SYSTEM MCR Safety – MAXBLUE™ VL210MB MSA – Bluetooth-enabled Hearing Protection CleanSpace – CleanSpace Ultra Radians – VolCore AR/FR Workwear Ergodyne – N-Ferno Thermal Workwear
OSHA Releases Silica FAQs for the Construction Industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a set of 53 frequently asked questions to provide guidance to both employers and employees in the construction industry on its silica standard. The OSHA document is organized by topic and an introductory paragraph is included for each group to provide background information about the underlying regulatory requirements. Read more … Read More
ISEA Hand Protection Experts to Present at 2018 NSC Congress and Expo – October 23
The human hand is one of the most important tools in a work environment, regardless of the task being performed. It is also most vulnerable to occupational injury, ranking high among all injury types. Join PPE Experts from ISEA, in a discussion on the innovations in hand protection, to better protect workers from cuts and … Read More
Labor Department Creates New Compliance Office
By Jaclyn Diaz, August 28, 2018 The Labor Department created a new office with the mission of helping employers comply with labor law, a DOL spokeswoman confirmed to Bloomberg Law. The Office of Compliance Initiatives will work with other enforcement agencies to improve compliance and enforcement, and it will provide liaisons with employers to explain … Read More
Public Review Comment Period Now Open on Proposed Industry Standard for Impact-Resistant Gloves
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
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
Events
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
November 28 08:00:00 November 30 13:00:00 America/New_York 2018 ISEA Annual Meeting
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.
General Session and Speaker Topics:
- ISEA Business Meeting – Association overview, Conformity Assessment update and, 2019 Strategic Priorities
- Trade Panel – Representatives from the Department of Commerce, International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Trade office will discuss trade implications to markets
- OSHA Update – Representative from OSHA will provide a workplace safety regulatory overview
- DC Politics Overview – Rich Goodstein, Political Analyst for CNN, BBC, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, will speak on the November Elections and how ISEA members can maximize their Hill visits to make a greater impact in the safety industry
- Construction Industry Update – Kevin Cannon from the Associated General Contractors will provide an overview of the silica rule and other policy related updates and how it impacts the construction industry
- End-User Panel – PPE specifiers from various market segments and areas including Construction, Automotive, General Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Poultry Processing and GSA contracting will discuss PPE product selection and safety trends
- Distinguished Service Award Presentation and Dinner
**Event registration, and hotel accommodations, now open. Additional event details, list of confirmed speakers and Product Group meeting agendas forthcoming.
Questions or need assistance? Please contact Tanya Brosnan, Member Services Manager at 703-525-1695 or email: [email protected]
Westin Alexandria ISEA isea@safetyequipment.org Monday, October 15, 2018
Monday, November 12, 2018