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Mental Health in the Spotlight as Three Employers Receive New Award for Exemplary Efforts to Support Workforce Wellbeing

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP , Metro Nashville Public Schools and the University of Virginia were recognized with the 2022 Mattingly Workplace Award for their comprehensive efforts to advance workforce mental health and psychological wellbeing.

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  • Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP , Metro Nashville Public Schools and the University of Virginia were recognized with the 2022 Mattingly Workplace Award for their comprehensive efforts to advance workforce mental health and psychological wellbeing.
  • "We know that workplace mental health efforts are most effective when they follow evidence-based practices and are embedded within a culture of health and wellbeing.
  • The Award recognizes and celebrates exemplary organizations that advance the mental health and wellbeing of their workers, thus serving as role models for other employers.
  • More information about the Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health in the Workplace is available here .

PPE Supply Canada Has Donated 100,000 Masks With More To Share

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PPE Supply Canada has donated 100,000 NIOSH-approved respirators since the spring of 2022. After working with non-profit clients throughout the pandemic, the company gained an understanding of how much demand there is for personal protective equipment among the vulnerable. They soon developed a monthly donation program, where they donate a range between 10,000 and 25,000 NIOSH-certified respirators, depending on how many the client is able to receive.

Key Points: 
  • PPE Supply Canada has donated 100,000 NIOSH-approved respirators since the spring of 2022.
  • TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PPE Supply Canada has donated 100,000 NIOSH-approved respirators since the spring of 2022.
  • If you're a charitable organization in need of N95 respirators, please connect with PPE Supply Canada at 647-577-2624 or [email protected]
    PPE Supply Canada is a Toronto-based personal protective equipment retailer.
  • PPE Supply Canada is Registered with Health Canada and holds its Health Canada Medical Device Establishment License (MDEL) which permits the company to manufacture, distribute and import medical devices in Canada.

Shawmut Corporation Respirator Fit Comparison Study Shows that Many Popular N95 Disposable Respirators Do Not Meet Fit Capability Standard

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A recent comparison study of some of the most popular commercial N95 disposable respirators shows many of those N95s struggle to seal well against the wearer's face and therefore may not protect as well as they claim. The study was conducted using the relatively new ASTM F3407-20 Respirator Fit Capability (RFC) Standard to evaluate respirator product designs on overall fit capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • The study was conducted using the relatively new ASTM F3407-20 Respirator Fit Capability (RFC) Standard to evaluate respirator product designs on overall fit capabilities.
  • The study pointed out the dangers of wearing a disposable N95 respirator without ensuring that it fits and seals well around your face.
  • Global advanced materials manufacturer Shawmut Corporation recently presented the comparison study of popular commercial N95 filtering facepiece respirators at the 2022 International Society for Respiratory Protection Conference (ISRP2022).
  • The purpose of Shawmut's comparison study was multi-fold, with an emphasis on assessing the ability of the ASTM F3407 Respirator Fit Capability (RFC) Standard to compare the fit capability performance of a range of several popular commercial NIOSH-approved disposable N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) of various designs molded cup, flat-fold, trifold and duckbill.

Dedication to Innovation: MSA Safety Highlights Connected Safety Solutions During Milestone Year at National Safety Council Congress & Expo

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than a century, the National Safety Council (NSC) expo has been the global stage for showcasing the very latest innovations in worker and workplace safety technology. This year, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, marks a milestone as the NSC's first 100-year exhibitor at the National Safety Congress and Expo. The conference is being held this year in San Diego, California, from September 19 through the 21st.

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  • This year, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, marks a milestone as the NSC's first 100-year exhibitor at the National Safety Congress and Expo.
  • Established in 1914, MSA was founded as a company focused on improving mining safety.
  • While the products and technology have changed over 100 expos, MSA's dedication to worker safety has not.
  • The Connected Work Platform and additional featured products carry on MSA's legacy of showcasing its innovative safety solutions at NSC expos.

HeroX Partners with NIOSH to Combat Surge in Counterfeit N95 Respirators

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HeroX, the leading platform and open marketplace for crowdsourced solutions, today launched the crowdsourcing competition "The NIOSH Counterfeit N95 Challenge" on behalf of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL). The Challenge seeks solutions that will assist vendors and purchasers in identifying counterfeit N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs).

Key Points: 
  • The Challenge seeks solutions that will assist vendors and purchasers in identifying counterfeit N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs).
  • Many of these counterfeit respirators are falsely advertised as having NIOSH approval but lack the required labeling and protections of a valid NIOSH-approved N95 FFR.
  • "We don't want people wearing counterfeit N95 FFRs and believing they are more protected than they actually are," said Kal Sahota, CEO, HeroX.
  • The Challenge: This Challenge offers participating groups the opportunity to submit and develop new resources and tools that will combat counterfeit N95 FFRs.

The Worldwide Industrial Safety Industry is Expected to Reach $9.5 Billion by 2028

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Monday, September 5, 2022
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The Global Industrial Safety Market size is expected to reach $9.5 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 6.9% CAGR during the forecast period.

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  • The Global Industrial Safety Market size is expected to reach $9.5 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 6.9% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Millions of occupational or industrial accidents occur every year, resulting in significant lost production time, making it critical to invest in industrial safety.
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was a watershed moment in industrial safety laws.
  • Machine safety laws, like the EU Machinery Directives and OSHA regulations in North America, have aided the expansion of the industrial safety product industry.

Global Industrial Safety Market (2022 to 2028) - Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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The "Global Industrial Safety Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Type (Machine Safety and Worker Safety), By Industry, By Component, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Industrial Safety Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Type (Machine Safety and Worker Safety), By Industry, By Component, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Industrial Safety Market size is expected to reach $9.5 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 6.9% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Millions of occupational or industrial accidents occur every year, resulting in significant lost production time, making it critical to invest in industrial safety.
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was a watershed moment in industrial safety laws.

Equashield's State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Complex Fulfilling Customer Orders at Record Pace

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equashield, a leading provider of closed system transfer devices (CSTDs) for hazardous drugs, today announced that its state-of-the-art, automated manufacturing facility is offering the company the ability to fulfill large quantity customer orders on-time, effectively neutralizing the global shortage and supply chain challenges that are plaguing delivery across industry.

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  • "Our expectation of significant growth led us several years ago to develop a manufacturing facility that would be truly revolutionary in the CSTD space," said Marino Kriheli, Co-founder of Equashield.
  • "We pride ourselves on the ability to deliver safe exposure prevention to those who work with and around hazardous drugs."
  • The Equashield CSTD provides unparalleled safety and ease of use for healthcare workers handling hazardous drugs.
  • Equashield is a leading provider of compounding technologies, including manual and automated solutions for the compounding and administration of hazardous drugs.

Optrel Debuts World's First N95 Respirator with Transparent Window

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optrel, a leading manufacturer of respiratory protection, launched the P.Air Clear, the world's first NIOSH-approved N95 respirator with a transparent window.

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  • EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optrel, a leading manufacturer of respiratory protection, launched the P.Air Clear, the world's first NIOSH-approved N95 respirator with a transparent window.
  • Optrel launches the P.Air Clear, the world's first NIOSH-approved N95 respirator with a transparent window.
  • It offers the highest quality protection with the added benefit of a transparent window, eliminating the communication barrier posed by traditional masks.
  • Optrel AG is headquartered in Wattwil, Switzerland with its North American operations, Optrel, Inc., based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA.

AirBoss Announces 2nd Quarter Results and Continued Strength in Its Opportunity Pipeline

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased to 18.2% for 2022 year-to-date compared with 26.2% for 2021 year-to-date.

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  • Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased to 18.2% for 2022 year-to-date compared with 26.2% for 2021 year-to-date.
  • In both cases, the decreases were primarily the result of delivery of PAPRs and nitrile gloves to HHS in 2021.
  • Gross profit at AirBoss Defense Group decreased by 61.2% to $9,754 for the quarter and by 18.7% to $37,425 year-to-date, from the comparable periods in 2021.
  • Despite these evolving global challenges, AirBoss continues to focus on opportunities in AirBoss Defense Groups (ADG) opportunity pipeline, with strong traction for the quarter in at AirBoss Rubber Solutions (ARS) and continued diligent work to address the related impacts to AirBoss Engineered Products (AEP).