PAPR -- Occupational Health & Safety

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

PAPR

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces the Arc Armor™ PAPR, a powered air-purifying respirator with a blower that is 1.3 pounds lighter than the leading competitor and incorporates a Miller-exclusive belt/shoulder strap design for maximum comfort. The PAPR features a lithium ion battery with no memory retention from frequent charging.

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Preventative Heat Safety

Dehydration cancels out the benefits of heat acclimation. Proper hydration boosts heat stress resilience, but hydration needs are highly individualized and hard to predict across a workforce. Connected Hydration® empowers industrial athletes to stay safe through behavioral interventions, informed by sports science, and equips safety teams with critical insights to anticipate high-risk situations and adapt to evolving environmental factors. Curious about applying the latest in sports science based hydration strategies for industrial athletes? Stop by booth #2132 at ASSP or schedule a free demo today at https://epcr.cc/demo. Read More
POCKET FLASHLIGHT

Streamlight Inc. has introduced new colors for its popular Wedge EDC slim pocket flashlight. In addition to black and coyote, the high-performance light now is available in blue, purple and red. As with the original Wedge, the new models are USB-C rechargeable with a thin, compact design for deep pocket carry. Featuring an intuitive rotating thumb switch, the Wedge provides two distinct modes. Read More
Experience the New Standard of Dexterity

"Get the perfect blend of safety and comfort with our thinnest maximum cut protection gloves • Meets the highest ANSI A9 cut resistance standards, ensuring protection against cut hazards • Touchscreen compatible for seamless interaction with touchscreen devices, enhancing productivity without the need to remove them • Food safe compliant to maintain hygiene and safety in food processing and handling • Cut-resistant sleeves with unmatched flexibility and breathability" Read More

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