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Ergodyne
ket, says the manufacturer.
Certifications include UL,
CUL, CSA, GOST, ATEX
and IECEx for Zone 1 and
Zone 2, Zone 21, Class I, Div.
1 Groups B, C and D. The
" football " shaped unit offers
the only omni-directional
sounder with integrated
strobe available, and it produces
a 110 dB sound output
with a 5-J Xe strobe light. - R.
Stahl, Houston
www.rstahl.com
New Pig
Ear protection that's comfortable
and effective
The Pilot push-in ear plug for
occupational hearing protection
features an innovative
hybrid design that combines
Dräger Safety
blanket to maximize coverage area and
keep the filler evenly distributed. The
blanket helps companies to comply
with 40 CFR 112.7 and 40 CFR 122.26.
- New Pig Corp., Tipton, Pa.
www.newpig.com
Clothing for when
safety depends on visibility
This firm has recently completed the
launch of its line of high-visibility
safety clothing. The new line is suited
for workers in public works, road
security, building construction and
other occupations where high-visibility
clothing will enhance their safety.
The most recent additions to complete
the line are a five-in-one waterproof,
high-visibility coat that can be
worn in four seasons; and two types
of rain pants, one nylon for warmer
weather, and the other featuring a
quilted lining for colder weather.
- Linde Canada, Mississauga,
Ontario, Canada
www.lindecanada.com
the performance and cost savings of
the firm's Quiet multiple-use ear plug
with the comfort of Max single-use
ear plug. The Pilot inserts easily into
the ear with a fingertip twist of the
non-obstrusive, Navigation stem, and
the Pilot's soft, pearl-skinned polyurethane
foam is resilient and easy
to clean. With an NRR 26 rating, the
Pilot is suitable for medium-to-low
(95 dB or less) noise environments. -
Howard Leight/Sperian Protection,
LLC, Smithfield, R.I.
www.howardleight.com
New liners keep workers warm
in very cold weather
This firm has expanded its N-Ferno
Extreme Warming product line with
the introduction of two new threelayer
FR Winter liners (photo), which
are available in regular and shoulder
lengths. The liners feature three layers
of warmth protection: A Banox
FR3 Cotton shell, a foam mid-layer,
and a poly-fleece liner. These winter
liners not only help to keep workers
warm on the most frigid work days,
but they also keep them protected
with the Banox FR3 cotton shell. -
Ergodyne, St. Paul, Minn.
www.ergodyne.com
This horn and strobe can be
used anywhere in the world
The globally certified Yodalex explosion
and flameproof combination horn
and strobe is one of the lightest and
most compact products on the marLighter,
more-effective suits
for firefighters
Developed in cooperation with Akao
Co., these firefighting suits are made
with Triprotech arimid-fiber fabric.
Weighing just 2.5 kg, the new suits are
10% lighter than existing suits, and
are 60% more effective in preventing
second- and third-degree burns compared
to the lightest suits of Akao.
Akao will begin marketing the suits
next March. - Teijin Techno Products,
Ltd., Osaka, Japan
www.teijin-technoproducts.co.jp
A new hazmat suit
for Level B
This firm has launched its first Level
B style hazmat suit. OneSuit Shield is
developed from the firm's proprietary
Coretech Barrier Membrane, ensuring
the flexibility and comfort that
emergency responders are used to in
the firm's Level A portfolio. The new
suit is currently in testing for NFPA
1992 and 1994 standards. Level B
hazmat suits are used for interacting
with controlled and known chemicals
in liquid form. - Saint-Gobain Performance
Plastics, Merrimack, N.H.
www.onesuittec.com
Protect your workers and
your bottom line
From eyewear to hazmat suits, this
company offers a full line of personal
protective equipment for a variety of industries.
And with its exclusive In-Plant
Service Centers, everything needed to
keep workers safe is available onsite
and around the clock, saving both time
and money. - Total Safety, Houston
www.totalsafety.com
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Gerald Ondrey
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