THE ENVIRONMENTAL EVOLUTION OF A METAL STAMPER
For Connecticut Spring and Stamping, which manufactures close tolerance precision parts, environmental responsibility has evolved over the last 20 years from something imposed by regulators to a way of life embraced by the company and celebrated as a key differentiator. Now this press shop has positioned itself as a vendor that can meet or exceed all U.S. and European environmental standards, placing it at a distinct competitive advantage.
PREPARING FOR AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE:
WHAT TOMORROW’S SAFETY PROFESSIONAL SHOULD BE STUDYING TODAY
In a dynamic business environment, the decisions one makes today can have a profound impact on their safety career tomorrow. Phil La Duke of Rockford Greene explains how simple planning today can greatly improve the chances of a richer and more fulfilled career in safety in the future.
PROTECTION AND GUARDING IN ROBOT WELDING CELLS
The sophisticated Guardian Defender barrier door from Frommelt Safety features improved controls and more resilient curtain material that is ideal for use in robotic welding cells, material handling, automated assembly, palletizing/packaging machinery and other applications.
Rigid Lifelines™ Announces New National Product and Sales Manager
John Kemp will help direct the next phase of growth in marketing fall protection and safety solutions to both government and private industry.
Exoskeletal Arm Support Wins Top Ergonomics Award
X-Ar exoskeletal arm from Equipois support wins top ergonomics award at 2011 National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition for best potential to increase productivity and profitability while improving workplace health and safety.
Unions Go to War with Behavior-Based Safety
Bad news for all those companies cashing in on Behavior Based Safety; it looks like international Unions have formalized their opposition to it.
HANDLE HEAVY LOADS WITH “BIONIC STRENGTH” MANIPULATOR
The fully-counterbalanced Famatec Friendly ergonomic manipulator from Haeco eliminates back strain and repetitive motion injury and is ideal for stress-free maneuvering and orienting of heavy loads up to 880 lb, almost any object or flat material, smooth or rough, from metal plate to drums. Fully counterbalanced load.
MANCOMM RELEASES LATEST OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY REGULATIONS: A NEW EDITION
The latest edition of this volume is updated through Jan. 1, 2011, and, according to a top MANCOMM executive, customers will notice a key difference in the new book.
GREEN-DESIGN DUST COLLECTOR SAVES ENERGY, FILTER COST
Patented filter cleaning system, MERV 15-rated filter cartridges and optimized cabinet design combine for highest air cleaning efficiency with lowest energy use
