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Trends in … head protection

Putting on a hard hat or safety helmet before starting work on a jobsite seems like it should be second nature to workers, but “head injuries continue to be one of the most frequent injuries on the job,” said Zach Richman, group product manager of personal protective equipment at Milwaukee Tool.

Work boot

The Troy work boot features KEEN.BELLOWS Flex technology, an ergonomically engineered system designed to offer multidirectional flexion. The 6-inch boot offers asymmetrical carbon fiber safety toes providing ASTM-rated, metal-free toe protection.

Safety helmet

Skullerz Safety Helmets 8974, 8974LED, 8975 and 8975LED offer increased side-impact protection, improved visibility and the added security of a built-in helmet strap. Building on the success of Ergodyne’s hard hat line, the helmets come available in all the same variations: Class C (vented) or Class E (non-vented), with or without an LED headlight, and white or orange.

Nitrile gloves

Brass Knuckle SmartSkin nitrile gloves (BKNITR2) are double-dipped in nitrile butadiene rubber to give wearers twice the protection and twice the grip. Nitrile stands up to chemicals, oils and most harmful cleaning solvents, and resists bodily fluids and waste.
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Protective headgear

DEWALT hard hats are rugged, comfortable and offer versatile protection. Available in cap and full-brim styles, they meet ANSI Z89.1 Type 1 – Class G and E requirements. The rigid shell, made of lightweight high-density polyethylene, provides impact protection from falling debris.

Helmet

The VERTEX VENT helmet features a six-point textile suspension and CENTERFIT and FLIP&FIT systems, which ensure the helmet fits securely on the head. The adjustable-strength chin strap makes it ideal for both work at height and on the ground.

Hands-free earplug dispenser

The TouchFree EcoStation is a 100% hands-free earplug dispenser. Users place their hand under the automatic sensor and a pair of earplugs will drop right into their palm.

Safety helmet

These ANSI Type 2 Safety Helmets offer protection from top and side impacts. The construction safety helmets are BOLT compatible with four BOLT accessory slots and two universal accessory slots that easily integrate additional personal protective equipment and accessories to adapt to the jobsite.
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Faceshield

Miller industrial-strength faceshields offer maximum durability and protection in a variety of grinding and cutting applications. Weighing only 4.4 ounces, these faceshields allow for all-day wear and comfort while providing up to 99.9% UVA/UVB/UVC protection to help prevent eye damage from ultraviolet light.

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