ASSP statement on new Secretary of Labor
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) just made the following statement regarding the confirmation of Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer. This statement is attributed to ASSP President Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP: “On behalf of our membership of 35,000 occupational safety and health professionals, ASSP congratulates Lori Chavez-DeRemer on her confirmation as Secretary of Labor. Every administration presents a fresh...
Brass Knuckle® celebrates Women in Construction Week
Dawn and Pink Grasshopper eye protection are packed with features, don’t sacrifice style Women in Construction Week will be held March 2-8, to celebrate and promote the role of women in the construction industry. The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) held the first WIC Week in 1998, and it has grown each year since. Brass Knuckle®, maker of PPE, including eyewear, gloves, and ergonomic support, celebrates alongside...
Safety coalition report calls for employers to go beyond compliance
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is helping to lead an occupational safety and health coalition committed to safeguarding workers in all industries to drive business success. The Intersociety Forum (ISF) of two dozen organizations calls for employers to go beyond legal compliance and adopt risk-based safety and health strategies. The coalition released a report that highlights several ways a business model of safety...
Episode 568: Advancing dock safety with GMR Safety’s Power Chock
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin welcomes Pascal Jetté, VP of Business Development at GMR Safety. They discuss the company’s latest innovations and how they are reshaping dock safety. Pascal shares insights into GMR’s approach to preventing accidents, the evolution of dock safety technologies, and the company’s commitment to providing solutions that work 100% of the time. Transforming Dock Safety with the Power...
The Gibson Boot, manufactured by KEEN Utility
New for Spring ‘25, the men’s Gibson offers a low profile that fits as well on the job site as it does off. A sportier interpretation of the classic moc-toe work boot design, the Gibson features a lightweight, asymmetrical carbon safety toe, providing a less obtrusive fit, enabling the toes to bend and flex more naturally. Crafted from carbon fiber, the safety toe cap is metal-free, making the Gibson a smart choice for workers who...
New RobotGate™ provides fall protection for robots and automated vehicles
Mezzanine Safeti-Gates extends safety gate line beyond people and products Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc., has announced that it now offers RobotGate™, a new safety gate designed to protect industrial robots from falling into shafts of vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs) or elevators in automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) of material handling and warehousing facilities. The new RobotGate utilizes a power-operated,...
J. J. Keller launches virtual reality safety & compliance training
67% of managers surveyed would consider using virtual reality training J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has announced the release of virtual reality training, now available in its J. J. Keller® Training online solution. Accessible with a compatible virtual reality (VR) headset, this new training format allows learners to navigate realistic simulations of safety and compliance situations they may encounter in their jobs. A study...