You work on the edge without fear. And ​we respect that. But there are dangers your current equipment doesn’t cover — or even causes. Nano-Lok™ edge changes that. The rugged Nano-Lok Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline is expertly designed for foot level tie-off during applications where sharp edges present a safety hazard. See how the latest SRL from Capital Safety is durable enough, and smart enough, to tackle the toughest fall protection tasks. FEATURES FOOT LEVEL TIE-OFF FOR SHARP...

It's not often that you see inspired innovation when it comes to boring old reusable earplugs. But the new Flip to Listen Earplugs from Moldex are decidedly different. And they are too clever to not mention. Here is what makes them cool. Each earplug has a "flip cap" in the stem. When the cap is shut the earplugs provide a respectably high NRR of 24 dB. But, and this is the really clever part, when the cap is flipped open, the earplugs provide an NRR of just 4 dB. This allows the wearer to...

When a worker on a hot summer job site starts experiencing dizziness and nausea, heat stress may have already set in. That's where the SafeTemp Personal Heat Stress Alarm comes into play. The ingenious device from CoolShirt sounds a 69 dB alarm when a worker's skin temperature reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit (which can signal a core body temperature of 103 degrees). The alarm lets a worker know that it's time to cool off, take a break and hydrate. The beauty of the SafeTemp alarm is that...

Sometimes, a safety product comes along that makes plenty of sense. The new West Chester Ironcat Gloves are a nice combination of form and function. Simply put, they are expertly designed hand protection. The new Ironcat Heavy-Duty Goatskin Palm Gloves (Style No. 86552) combine several features to create gloves that are perfect for climbers who need hand protection that can endure the wear and tear caused by daily rope handling. A 360-degree Kevlar liner provides excellent protection...

Here's a great high-visibility sweatshirt from Polar WorkTuff.  It's made of 100% polyester in a bright green/yellow color (some call it lime), with 2" silver reflective stripes around the torso, up over the shoulders and two around each sleeve.  It meets the ANSI Class 3 standard, so it's among the most visible of all the high-visibility garments you can buy. I like it because it's a heavier-weight sweatshirt than most I've seen.  This gives it a feeling of higher quality, and it's sure...

We're located in Menomonee Falls, WI, a suburb of Milwaukee.  A friend of mine had an extra ticket to the Brewers - Marlins game at Miller Park on July 4th and asked me if I wanted to go.  I said sure, even though the temperature that day was a scorching 99°F!  That's 99° in the shade! I thought, "Hey, this is a great opportunity to field test one of these ChillOut™ Evaporative Cooling Neckbands from International Enviroguard.  It's 99°.  Let's see how well this thing works." So we went...

Wow, what a summer!  Record heat waves throughout the country, and a spike in cases of heat stress, heat exhaustion, even heat stroke.  Fortunately, there's a product that can help: Chill-Its® Evaporative Cooling Bandanas from Ergodyne®. These bandanas use The Science of Evaporation to create a cooling effect that helps to cool off outdoor workers on these hot summer days.  Just soak one in cold water for a minute or two.  An advanced PVA material built into the bandana absorbs and holds...

Heat stress, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sun stroke – these are all bad things. And if you’re an outdoor worker, if you work outdoors in the summer sun, you know how dangerous these conditions can be. You know that you need sun protection. And a great place to start your search for sun protection is with a sun protection hat. We suggest the classic wide-brim Bucket Boonie Sun Hat with Neck Shade. It’s made of a blend of 65% cotton and 35% nylon that looks and wears like canvas. The...

Working outside on a hot day near oncoming traffic? This vest from Vinatronics might just be the perfect vest for you. High Visibility First of all, it's a bright green/yellow ANSI Class 2 high visibility polyester safety vest with 3M™ Scotchlite™ silver reflective stripes. If you're working near oncoming traffic, or anywhere that it's a good idea to be easily seen, any light source (like a car's headlights, for example) is going to light you up like a Christmas tree. If you're wearing this...

Soundtouch™ Deluxe Thermax™ Touchscreen Control Glove Liner An innovative material at the tip of the index finger and thumb allows for Soundtouch Technology Gloves to be used with touchscreen phones and tablets. So there’s no need to remove the gloves to answer a touchscreen phone, send a text, or send an email. Thermax material provides dry, wicking comfort. Can be used as a glove liner or as a lightweight glove. Podcast available in iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter...