NK Technologies' new DT Series Large Aperture Current Transducers combines a hall effect sensor and signal conditioner into a single package for use in DC current applications up to 1200 amps. Factory calibrated ranges simplify operation and eliminate zero and span pots. Industry standard 4-20mA, 0-5VDC or 0-10VDC outputs are…

Honeywell Safety Products has introduced the QUIETPRO QP100Ex intelligent hearing protection and communication system. In addition to hearing protection, the system provides workers with personal noise exposure monitoring and situational awareness, as well as in-ear communication for use in a range of noise environments. Through patented in-ear dosimetry, microphones inside each…

The new SB1000 and SB2000 from CEA Instruments are low cost, self-contained portable and wall mounted analyzers that utilize single beam infrared technology for a wide range of gases, ranges, and applications. Full-scale measurement ranges are typically available from 0-1 per cent up to 0-100 per cent volume. One optional…

Canadian workers are no strangers to work-related eye injuries. According to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), a voluntary, non-profit rehabilitation agency, “Every day, 200 Canadian workers sustain eye injuries on the job, often resulting in lost time and, in some cases, either temporary or permanent vision loss.” …

The changing demographics in the workplace over the last 50 years saw women now working in high-performance industries traditionally dominated by men. The health and safety challenges that arose from this evolution are becoming evident and workplace stakeholders must take notice.

As the father of two young children, the idea that they could be injured seriously scares me. Through my extensive experience applying safety tactics in major industrial environments, I have learned the virtues of applying them at home. In my experience, efforts to prevent injuries are typically targeted towards workplace…