Articles Tagged with ''safety equipment''

In 2022, the insulation industry worked tirelessly to secure critical improvements to the 25C energy-efficient home improvement tax credit. Thanks to these efforts, the industry succeeded in extending the credit for 10 years, significantly increasing its value and ensuring that it can be utilized by taxpayers annually.

Werner introduced on Feb. 5 the new Bantam Switch, the first reverse-system self-retracting lifeline, for pros working at height. The SRL transfers weight of the housing unit from the user’s back to the anchor point and lightens the load to 0 pounds.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, musculoskeletal disorders are the most frequently recorded injuries in construction, masonry and many other occupations. Tasks that routinely require kneeling and bending can put an employee at significant risk.

The perfect medium-duty glove is now even better. Brass Knuckle SmartCut offers triple-threat benefits with A2 cut protection, amazing dexterity and superior grip. It is now improved with better tactile sensitivity, better fit and the same great protection.

Milwaukee Tool delivers advanced slip, trip and fall protection on the job site with its new BOLT Safety Helmets with IMPACT ARMOR Liner.

Sometimes, a seemingly otherworldly development comes along that rewrites performance standards and shatters expectations. The Brass Knuckle Vader Goggle doesn’t come from the far reaches of space (the U.S., actually), but it might as well be an alien concept when compared to more traditional eye protection.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will start having its employees wear safety helmets instead of hard hats. The helmets will better protect against head injuries while employees are inspecting job sites.

Berry Global Group, Inc. announced Sept. 25 that it is expanding warranty protection for its Canadian building wrap customers, offering a five-year product and labor warranty for its TYPAR.ca housewrap. The new warranty replaces a 10-year limited warranty covering the product only.

A worker who wears corrective lenses is not exempt from wearing proper eye protection. Typical corrective eyeglasses don’t provide the necessary impact and side protection of work-grade spectacles and goggles. These workers could wear over-the-glasses protective eyewear. But for a less bulky, maximum-comfort solution, there is Brass Knuckle Read.