MSA Closes in on Certification of New Breathing Apparatus for Firefighters

MSA Safety announced that it now expects its next-generation air mask for firefighters - the G1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) - to be certified by the U.S. government in the fourth quarter.  

FallTech recently introduced its DuraTech 6 Web Self-retracting Device (SRD). Compact and durable, the DuraTech 6 Web SRD is claimed to have the stopping power of a full-sized unit without the weight of a shock pack, and is one of the smallest SRDs on the market with internal inertial brake mechanism.  

Outside Magazine Names Ergodyne One of America's Best Places to Work in 2014

Competition is the name of the game at this protective workwear producer. Staff members come together for monthly Dirty Jobs meets The Office-style competitions, ranging from wild game cook-offs to wellness bingo. Their dress code? Wear clothes. 

Seeing Eye-to-Eye When Selecting Safety Goggles (Honeywell Safety Products)
 
 Safety spectacles, goggles and sealed eyewear come in a multitude of styles, and most meet ANSI requirements for impact protection. Each choice offers pros and cons, particularly when chemical hazards or fine particles are present in the workplace.

Bringing to life the extreme performance characteristics that make Dyneema� Force Multiplier Technology (FMT) the ideal solution for modern armor designs, DSM Dyneema will display a concept vest envisioned for women at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, Oct. 13-15, 2014, in Washington, D.C. (Booth #9) 

Hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) are the two most common service-related disabilities, according to the Department of Defense's Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE). To give troops and their commanders more options for protecting hearing while maintaining a degree of environmental hearing, 3M is introducing the Peltor Tactical Earplug for military and law enforcement applications. 

Northeast Alabama Company Sees Spike in Orders of HazMat Suits (Kappler)

One northeast Alabama safety apparel company said they've seen a spike in demand for the specialized protective suits they manufacture following recent Ebola scares.

Kappler, situated in Marshall County, developed the suits almost 20 years ago, in response to the need for protective wear due to concerns about bodily fluid transmission associated with HIV and AIDS.

Is Protective Gear Inadequate to Stop Ebola?
 
 In the case of responders who live in impoverished nations areas affected by Ebola, obviously we understand that they have to make do with what they have, unfortunate though it may be. However, sending American doctors, aid workers, and military personnel into seething cesspools of virulence and skimping on precautionary measures given what we know - and don't know - is nothing short of criminal.