July, 28 2014 
In This Issue
ISEA News

ISEA is Supporting an Upcoming IOM Workshop on Respiratory Protection in Health Care  

 

The use and effectiveness of PAPRs in health care will be explored in an August 7-8 workshop in Washington, DC, conducted by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), part of the National Academies of Science.  The goal of the workshop is to present ideas and information to help guide the development of PAPR standards and certification.
 

Events: VPPPA and SLC
 

VPPPA Annual National Conference, August 25-28, 2014, National Harbor, MD 

According to VPPPA, 64% of attendees purchased or plan to purchase products from the exhibitors at the conference.

 

Safety Leadership Conference, October 27-29, 2014 Indianapolis, IN

 

ISEA is a sponsor at this year's Safety Leadership Conference. 

Enter "ADDLSPONSOR" (without quotations) to receive a discounted rate.

Safety Industry & Member News

Trends in Emergency Eyewashes and Showers  (Bradley Corp., Encon Safety Products)

 

Eyewash and shower manufacturers say new technology is focusing on water flow and avoiding cross-contamination.

NIOSH Issues First Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator Approval Under New Certification Requirements (Avon Protection Systems)

 

NIOSH has issued the first approval for a respirator that complies with the new requirements for Closed-Circuit Escape Respirators (CCERs). 

 3M Profit Up on Demand for Face Masks and Filters 

 

3M Co. reported a 5.8% increase in profit for the second quarter, fueled partly by stronger sales of respiratory face masks and water-filtration products.

How Grainger Packs a Lot Into a Little Space on its Mobile Site

 

Grainger's mobile site was No. 4 on the Internet Retailer-exclusive Keynote Mobile Commerce Performance Index.  

Council of Governments Aims to Cut Firefighting Costs (MSA Safety)

 

The West Side Council of Governments is hoping to reduce the cost of firefighting equipment for fire departments in member communities by purchasing fire equipment in bulk quantities.

Ansell Looks to the Future and Announces Organizational Restructure to Fuel Accelerated Growth

 

Incorporating learnings and strengths from recent acquisitions, including BarrierSafe Solutions International (BSSI), the new organization and associated restructuring allows Ansell to continue on its successful path initiated in the past few years. 

Magid Glove & Safety Recognized for Product Innovation 


Safety professionals vote Magid products their top choices for cut-resistant, high-visibility hand protection and protective eyewear. 

TEEX Develops New HazMat Suit  (Kappler, Inc.)

 

The Service teamed up with Alabama-based company, Kappler, to develop a training suit that can be washed, dried and safely reused.  

Spate of Workplace Deaths in Broward Concerns Contractors

 

The number of people with jobs is not the only statistic on the rise in Broward. Also climbing: workplace fatalities. 
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Sincerely,

Lydia Baugh
Communications Director/ MID Editor
International Safety Equipment Association

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