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Reflective Material
3M has launched the Scotchlite Reflective Material 8712 Silver Transfer Film, a new solution for workers seeking resilient, high-visibility garments. With wide-angle, retroreflective lenses that reflect light directly back to a light source, product reportedly complies with high-visibility standards and features improved home-wash aesthetics and durability. Reflective material is designed for safety vests that require a minimum wash performance of 25 cycles. Extended durability allows for excellent color and ensures garments reliably meet the highest standards of reflective performance after repeated washings.
www.3M.com
Fall Protection
The new Werner Fall Protection Line includes various anchors, connecting devices, harnesses, vertical lifelines, compliance kits and accessories. Equipment includes WebAlert Inspectable webbing with contrasting embedded colored fibers in harness and lanyard to provide visual indicators of wear, impact or damage. Harness also is equipped with a safety label/tag system to ensure safety monitoring, maintenance and data recording. Product comes in standard, climbing, positioning, retrieval and construction styles with alternate attachment hardware.
www.wernerco.com
Foot Protection
KEEN Footwear’s Utility line introduces its first work boot designed for women. The lightweight and durable Women’s Detroit series features waterproof breathable membrane that allows moisture out but not in. Comfort lining provides increased air circulation to help keep feet cool and comfortable. Boot also features oil- and slip-resistant nonmarking outsole, rubber toe bumper and reflective webbing. According to manufacturer, steel toes deliver lightweight comfort while meeting applicable ASTM standards.
www.keenfootwear.com
Portable Lift
JLG’s LiftPod personal portable lift provides platform stability and can be operated by one person. Easy to transport and maneuver between worksites, unit can be assembled and disassembled in less than 30 seconds. Lift can be used in place of a ladder to reduce risk and improve fall protection. Workers in the personal lift have complete, hands-free 360° range of motion.
http://liftpod.com
Distracted Driving
The Distracted Driving E-Learning course, from Smith System, is a comprehensive training course that covers the dangers of distracted driving. Its web-based format presents content-rich information on the dangers of using cell phones and other handheld devices while driving. In addition, it touches on distractions that occur outside the vehicle.
www.drivedifferent.com
