ISEA, the leading association for personal protective equipment and technologies, and 
ANSI-accredited standards developing organization, is pleased to welcome A&M Industrial 
as its newest associate member.


The annual NATE Unite event is widely regarded as the largest and most comprehensive event in the U.S. for the wireless infrastructure industry. ISEA members will discuss a new industry initiative to standardize solutions available to protect workers from objects falling 
from heights. (see pgs. 16-17)


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ISEA Experts Detail Changes to Standards for High-Visibility Apparel and Hand
Protection (ORAFOL Americas and HexArmor)

Experts in the area of high-visibility apparel and hand protection spoke about recent 
changes to ANSI/ISEA standards that affect employers and workers alike, during a 
"Solutions from ISEA Experts" session Tuesday at the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo.


The National Safety Council has presented its top awards at this year's National Safety 
Congress & Expo, the biggest annual U.S. show for the safety and occupational health 
industry. 


Each year, the Popular Science editorial team reviews thousands of new products and 
innovations and chooses the top 100 winners across 11 categories for inclusion in their 
annual "Best of What's New" issue. 


MSA launched #TailgateSafetyTalks, an initiative that encourages worksite operators to 
lead safety-focused discussions at the beginning of each shift, ensuring workplace safety 
is top of mind for every person on the jobsite. 


California-based Mechanix Wear has introduced its new line of Tactical Specialty gloves 
designed for military, police and SWAT professionals operating in high-risk scenarios and environments. 

Honeywell Expands Capabilities of Industry's Leading Wireless, Transportable 
Multi-Threat Monitor
Honeywell has announced the next generation of its industry-leading AreaRAE Plus 
multi-threat monitor, which now offers more sensor choices, meteorological monitoring 
and GPS-enabled location identification of hazards to help connected workers and safety managers make faster and more informed safety decisions.


As personal protective equipment (PPE) continues to play an integral role in prevention of transmission of infection in the healthcare setting, we discover by looking back at the history 
of protection of healthcare workers (HCWs) and prevention of spread of infection, that the 
concept is several centuries old.


PackagingSuppliesByMail.Com has entered into the safety equipment sector with a 
variety of safety equipment featured on their online store.

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The "Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs" are intended to aid 
employers - particularly those in small- and medium-sized organizations - in building "a 
methodical approach to improving safety and health in their workplaces."


Federal regulators have proposed fines against three companies for inadequate protection 
against falls for workers at a Columbus construction site.


The DVEIVR is both retrospective and ongoing, combing records across both the 
Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify 
eye injuries among service members since 2001. 

For more information on policy related topics, contact ISEA's Government Relations Director
Dan Glucksman  at 703-525-1695.

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Novec 1230 fluid is a revolutionary clean fire suppression agent that reduces the climate 
impact of a fire protection system by more than 99 per cent, said a statement from the 
company.    

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Send company events and important announcements to include in the MID to  Lydia Baugh.  
For policy related questions, please contact Dan Glucksman  at 703-525-1695.

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The Information provided in the Market Intelligence Digest (MID) also includes information derived from various third parties which may not be endorsed or supported by the ISEA, and does not necessarily reflect any policies, procedures, standards or guidelines of the ISEA, it mainly serves as a means to inform readers. Whilst the Information and the third party Information contained in the MID have been presented with all due care, the ISEA does not warrant or represent that the Information or the third party Information are free from errors or omissions.


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