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Shop Chair Eliminates Five Common Pain Points
The seat, backrest, and arms of the American-made Vyper Chair are adjustable. Additional features such as a footrest increase welder and fabricator comfort and productivity by correcting posture and reducing back strain.
Protect Workers When They Can’t Socially Distance
Zoneworks EZ Employee Separation Barriers from Rite-Hite protect employees who can’t work more than 6 feet apart. Lightweight panels made of clear PVC are easily wiped down to further mitigate exposure to airborne viruses.
Dual-Purpose Device for Monitoring Skin Temperature
Palmer Wahl’s portable HSB50 Heat Spy can be used to verify the reading of hand-held infrared thermometers and thermal cameras and/or provide greater- accuracy measurements for thermal imaging temperature scanning systems.
Lighweight Exosuit Minimizes Risk of Back Injury
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, back pain is the top work-related health problem. The Apex from HeroWear minimizes the potential for injury by making loads 50 pounds lighter when an employee lifts and bends.
Comfortable Face Shield Guards Against Disease Spread
HAIMER brings its German ingenuity and quality to the business of getting back to business. Its new Face Shield protects people from infection while protecting the environment, too.
Worker Wonder: Exoskelton Relieves Arm Fatigue
Comau’s MATE passive technology exoskeleton reduces muscle strain for operators at an Italian minibus factory. Many of its production tasks require personnel to continuously lift their arms, but with the aid of the easy-on wearable device, shoulder pain is now a thing of the past.
Personal Air Conditioning Vests Help Welders Stay Cool and Productive
Personal Air Conditioning Vests from Vortec circulate cool air to minimize temperature-related stress and fatigue, thus improving comfort and productivity.
Three Wearables for Your Factory
Wearable technology can improve worker safety and comfort and contribute to productivity. It’s no longer just smart watches and fitness trackers . . . wearable tech is set to become a factory essential.
Innovative Flame Resistant and Breathable Welding Jacket
Ideal for welding operations, assembly and metal fabrication, the innovative FR flame resistant welding jacket from Magid features ANSI Cut Level 4 sleeves and a breathable FR mesh back panel to help prevent heat exhaustion and provide protection while allowing body heat to escape so workers stay cool.
Forney Industries Receives Small Business of the Year Award
They are recognized for their company culture, treatment of employees, community involvement, innovation, outstanding business practice and participation in many community initiatives.
Reduce the Risk
The Smart Factory reduces insurance costs and increases productivity and profitability by investing in new systems with advanced technology to protect both workers and equipment. Here are some of the latest advances in protective equipment, safety automation and services, and more that can help make your shop become a safer workplace.
Protect Workers from Back Injuries and the Digital Science of PPE
3M offers the V22 ErgoSkeleton and the FLx ErgoSkeleton from StrongArm Technologies that can significantly reduce the risk of injury due to improper lifting.
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