Dyneema to be Used by South Korean Army for Body Armour Program

DSM Dyneema, a manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene Dyneema fibre, has announced that Dyneema will be used as the ballistic protection material of choice and key solution for enhanced lightweight armour for the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Army Multi-purpose Body Armour Program. 

MSA to Present at Jefferies Global Industrials Conference

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated announced that members of management will be presenting at the Jefferies Global Industrials Conference in New York City on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM ET.    

Klein Tools Leadership Changes Announced

The Klein Tools leadership tree will be changing a bit next year. Mathias (Mat) Klein III, named after Mathias Klein that started the company in 1857, will be stepping down as Chairman of the Board in June of 2015. While he will still serve on the board of Klein Tools, this caps a 46 year career with the company.  

Defending health and safety decisions is about to become easier in the food and beverage industry as the Personal Safety Division of diversified technology company 3M launches its nationwide Wise Choices campaign, a series of parody videos reflecting a poor approach to health and safety. 

Kimberly-Clark Professional Helps Solve Aviation Industry Cleaning Challenges
 

Kimberly-Clark Professional announced that its aviation industry cleaning products have been qualified and listed on Aerospace Material Specification AMS 3819C and Boeing Material Specification BMS 15-5G. 

Honeywell Safety Products is an Emmy Winner 

 Honeywell's product video launching the Uvex Turboshield face protection system captured a New England Emmy Award for editing. 

Beware of These Five Common Confined Space Myths (Capital Safety)
 

Nearly every industry contains tight spaces that are considered "confined" because their configurations hinder the activities of any worker who must enter, work in, and exit them. For rule-making purposes, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration uses the term "confined space" to describe such areas. 

Hand Safety Matters (HexArmor)
 

Although it is tempting to look for a one-glove-solution, the reality is that a single glove can almost never meet all needs. If you outfit your entire workforce with a glove that is suited only to the easiest job, or the most hazardous, or the application that only occurs once a week or once a month, it may provide too little protection--or too much--for the work they're doing every day. 

Ebola and the Firefighter 

The chances of a firefighter or EMT even seeing someone this sick is remote, but with the ability to traverse the earth via air travel in mere hours, the chances of an infected person arriving at a local airport, staying in a local hotel, or in a hospital increases every day.   

High Demand for Frac Sand Drives Controversial Mine Expansions

Sand is used in the fracking process to fracture shale rock. A slurry of water, chemicals, and sand have long been used to frack a well, but operators have recently found that pumping in more quantities of sand can increase shale gas production. Companies are rushing to procure more supplies of "frac sand." Industry wide, frac sand use is expected to climb to 95 billion pounds in 2014, a 30 percent jump from 2013.

LEM Products Helps Illuminate Safety and Identification in All Weather Conditions with Reflective Lettering

LEM Products, Inc. has developed the ideal product for using in darkened areas or at night, where high visibility is desired most.