CoatingsPro Magazine - January 2022
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY
2021-12-28 22:08:45
Ergodyne Provides Helmet Solution to Angled Impacts
Ergodyne announced the launch of its Skullerz safety helmets, which come complete with built-in Mips (multi-directional impact protection system) technology to protect workers from dangerously overlooked angled impacts. Available in Class C and Class E, the helmets are integrated with Mips Elevate — a low-friction layer that slides multi-directionally to redirect rotational energy that otherwise could be transferred to the head upon falling or impact. The integration fills a protection gap left by traditional hard hats, which have typically been designed to provide protection from direct impacts only.
“Over 18,000 workers suffered traumatic brain injuries in 2019,” said Tim Gallant, product manager. “By adding Mips technology to our best-selling Skullerz safety helmets, we are taking a step to help reduce the risk of brain jarring and tearing that can ultimately lead to lifelong brain damage.” For more information, contact: Ergodyne, (800) 225-8238, www.ergodyne.com.
New Connected Work Platform From MSA Safety
MSA Safety has introduced the MSA Connected Work platform. The system is a hardware-software combination with a new cloud-ready wearable gas detector, which enables a broad new range of capabilities not previously available with a standalone detector. Working in concert with the company’s new MSA+ safety subscription offering, the ALTAIR io 4 Gas Detection Wearable device was designed from the ground up as a fully connected and intuitive solution.
The system represents MSA’s first direct-to-cloud gas detector to feature out-of-the-box global cellular connectivity and a GPS location to transmit real-time data, like critical gas detection readings and location information, directly to the MSA Grid platform. Other benefits include access to MSA’s Grid software services to enable fleet management, as well as real-time remote monitoring and incident reporting, and compatibility with a new ALTAIR io Dock calibration test stand. For more information, contact: MSA, (800) 672-2222, us.msasafety.com.
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