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Anti-fatigue insoles offer many benefits over matting
2015年11月17日先生安全鞋

Industrial workers spend a lot of time in their work shoes — up to eight hours a day for five days a week, or more. Often, this time is spent standing on hard…

What’s between you and potential injury on the job?
November 16, 2015 by CSA Group

While exposure to occupational hazards is often unavoidable, providing workers with the right protective gear can be the difference between safety and injuries — and even fatalities. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a…

Dust collectors an important safety precaution for the wood industry
November 13, 2015 by N.R. Murphy Limited

Exposure to wood dust, generated by the processing of wood, has many adverse health effects, from skin conditions to cancer. Proper safety precautions must be taken in environments where wood dust is present.…

Aeroex mist collectors meet health and safety recommendations
November 9, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has published a fact sheet on metalworking fluids. The document explains the dangers these fluids can pose to worker safety, and how to best…

ROX-Plug & Play System makes installing mist eliminators easy
November 4, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

Aeroex offers the ROX-Plug & Play System to make installation of the company’s mist eliminators even easier. The system is an optional package that includes many accessories. System features The accessories that…

How to avoid slips and falls in the workplace
October 30, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

Flooring conditions in the workplace can cause hazards resulting in serious injury. Manufacturing plants, for example, may have wet and oily floors, or surfaces covered in metal filings. Facilities in the food services…

Protect your workers and tubular sight glass with Keystone’s exclusive Gauge Glass Guardian
October 29, 2015 by Keystone Steam Supplies

When you’re dealing with the high temperatures and pressures involved with steam systems, liquid level gauges for tanks and boilers can pose a real danger. If the tubular gauge glass gets accidentally broken,…

Hi-Tech Duravent expands industrial vacuum hose offering
October 22, 2015 by Hi-Tech Duravent

Hi-Tech Duravent’s Super Vac-U-Flex industrial vacuum hose is now available in five- and six-inch diameters, in addition to 1-1/4- to four-inch diameters. Constructed of high strength fibre-reinforced PVC hose cover bonded to coated…

Wire forming expert offers durable athletic facemasks
October 20, 2015 by Arcfil Products Ltd

Facemasks are a critical piece of safety equipment for a wide variety of sports. From novices to professionals, every athlete deserves a facemask they can trust — one that has been built to…

Selecting a shoe for winter safety
October 16, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

Working outside in the winter, in cold, slippery conditions, increases the chance for injury due to slips and falls. The proper footwear, specifically designed for these conditions, can help workers stay on their…

Three factors to consider when selecting electrical safety footwear
October 16, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

When it comes to on-the-job safety, footwear plays a major role. It is important to look at the specific job and work environment to determine the type of safety footwear required. For electrical…

Aeroex offers compact ROX-400 mist collector
October 14, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

Mist collectors are essential to maintaining a clean plant, preventing damage to equipment, and protecting employees from contaminated air. Different sizes of mist collectors are available to suit a variety of machines, and…

IPEX ventilation ducts bring clean air to the workplace
October 13, 2015 by IPEX Management Inc.

IPEX Inc. has a reputation for designing and manufacturing one of the world’s most diverse lines of integrated thermoplastic piping systems. However, the leading Canadian manufacturer’s offerings don’t end there. The company also…

Quality filter bags the key to proper dust collection
October 8, 2015 by N.R. Murphy Limited

N.R. Murphy strives to deliver the best available products to its customers. The leading manufacturer of industrial dust collection systems recognizes that controlling quality makes a big difference, and quality filter bags, expertly…

Eight steps to disassembling an Aeroex mist collector
October 7, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

Mist collectors from Aeroex are capable of working for long periods without any maintenance. Exactly how long that period is depends on the application. To first establish the maintenance interval, the company recommends…

Blacoh leak containment technology prevents costly spills
October 1, 2015 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

Diaphragm failure can result in hazardous spills. Unmonitored, these spills can create a major expense for companies due to the loss of products, material cleanup and EPA reporting. Blacoh’s patented SPILLSTOP Leak Containment…

Plastics processing hose features expert design
September 29, 2015 by Hi-Tech Duravent

The Flex-Flyte L-9 hose from Hi-Tech Duravent has been expertly designed for plastics processing applications. The hose has a number of features that make it ideal for conveying hot and dry air used…

Static dissipative footwear available from Mister Safety Shoes
September 16, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

The right footwear is critical to workplace safety. Proper shoes or boots can help prevent such injuries as electric shocks and crushed feet, punctures, burns and muscle or bone injuries. Footwear that dissipates…

How to install an Aeroex mist eliminator
September 15, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

工作场所的空气质量都是至关重要的worker safety and efficiency. Contaminated air can increase the required maintenance for plant facilities and equipment, and cause health problems among employees. But mist eliminators such as…

Updated ‘underground’ and ‘overhead’ systems standards critical to safety and efficiency
September 14, 2015 by CSA Group

Codes for safe electrical installation are fairly well known, but people are often more familiar with the parts pertaining to homes and consumers. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA), however, just published new editions of two standards…

Five facts about wire rope stretch
2015年9月14日由中欧卑尔根电缆ology, Inc

Checking the stretch of wire ropes under load is an essential part of regular inspections recommended by Health and Safety Ontario. To help customers better understand wire rope basics such as stretch, Bergen Cable Technology,…

Mobile shoe stores make workplace safety convenient
September 11, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

Mister Safety Shoes understands that convenience is very important to its busy customers. Though the leading supplier of safety shoes has 16 retail locations across Ontario and Alberta — with more opening each year —…

How to avoid wire rope bending fatigue
September 8, 2015 by Bergen Cable Technology, Inc

Bergen Cable Technology has a reputation for producing reliable wire rope products. But even when wire ropes come from an expert manufacturer like Bergen, there are still important factors to keep in mind…

New FEIN grinders offer greater control, efficiency and safety
September 3, 2015 by Fein Power Tool Company

FEIN has released a new generation of Rat-tail grinders with ErgoGrip — ergonomic handles that provide maximum contact between hand and machine. “Better grip means greater safety, greater control and higher efficiency,” the company says. …

Exhaust fans built for years of trouble-free service
September 1, 2015 by N.R. Murphy Limited

N.R. Murphy is best known for manufacturing high-quality standard and custom fabricated dry dust collectors. However, the Cambridge, Ont.-based company also manufactures both small and large industrial-sized exhaust fans — a key component…

Aeroex brings clean air to long list of satisfied customers
August 18, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

Aeroex has a mission — to bring clean air to the metalworking industry through its line of leading-edge oil mist collectors. The Barrie, Ont.-based company’s collectors are designed to overcome many of the shortfalls of other technologies,…

Free standard an opportunity for consumers and manufacturers
August 14, 2015 by CSA Group

CSA Group recently published a new standard for residential fueling appliances that addresses one of the key barriers to growth of the natural gas vehicle market — limited infrastructure. The document covers indoor and outdoor fueling…

Managed safety footwear solution saves time for busy companies
August 13, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

Managing a corporate safety program can be a challenging task. Mister Safety Shoes has developed its eTrac Managed Footwear Solution to help make it easier. Suitable for companies of any size, the eTrac solution is…

Safety shoe supplier offers comfort, style and safety
August 10, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

Mister Safety Shoes proves that both comfort and safety are possible with its wide range of protective footwear for men and women, offering many safety features, styles and brands. “We take workplace safety…

New edition of natural gas and propane installation code now available
August 6, 2015 by CSA Group

The 2015 edition of CSA B149.1 – Natural gas and propane installation code is now available. An important resource for gas and propane industry workers across Canada, the new edition reflects the latest safety requirements…

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