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Intrepid Protect, American PPE Manufacturer, Launches American-Made Mask Subscription Service to Help Local Businesses Meet "100 Day Mask Mandate"

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Articles, Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Working conditions, Human activities, Personal protective equipment, Mask, Safety, Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Created locally for local businesses and families, the personal protective equipment (PPE) helps Americans commit to 100 days of wearing masks in part of Biden's 100 Day Mask Mandate with an easy and convenient subscription service.

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  • Created locally for local businesses and families, the personal protective equipment (PPE) helps Americans commit to 100 days of wearing masks in part of Biden's 100 Day Mask Mandate with an easy and convenient subscription service.
  • Today, Intrepid protects more American families by producing millions of masks a month in its LA facility.
  • Producing American-made healthcare equipment - including single-use face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) - Intrepid simplifies the shopping experience for hospitals, small businesses and households with an automated and convenient subscription service.
  • Founded during the coronavirus pandemic, Intrepid helps Americans live better, healthier lives through high-quality American innovation.

QBE North America Leverages Artificial Intelligence to Help Improve Employee Safety

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Safety, Ergonomics, Working conditions, QBE Insurance, QBE, Human factors and ergonomics, Occupational safety and health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

With embedded artificial intelligence powered by decades of professional analytical ergonomics experience, this new solution is available virtually or via onsite consultations.

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  • With embedded artificial intelligence powered by decades of professional analytical ergonomics experience, this new solution is available virtually or via onsite consultations.
  • "Poorly-designed workplaces not only cause employee injury and stress; they can lead to long-term pain, absenteeism, and loss of productivity.
  • QBE North Americais global insurance leader focused on helping customers solve unique risks, so they can focus on what matters the most.Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported Gross Written Premiums in 2019 of $4.6 billion.
  • 2020 QBE Holdings, Inc.
    i U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, htps:// www.osha.gov/ergonomics
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BrightHR invests half a million into VaccTrak feature to help business owners protect their people

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Working conditions, Human activities, Articles, Telecommuting, Working time, Occupational safety and health

MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightHR, the international HR software and employment law advice service, has invested half a million pounds in its brand-new and cutting-edge feature VaccTrak.

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  • MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightHR, the international HR software and employment law advice service, has invested half a million pounds in its brand-new and cutting-edge feature VaccTrak.
  • The feature will help employers protect their people and operate a safer workplace for those essential services that remain open currently or that will reopen post-lockdown.
  • "BrightHR is committed to supporting new and existing clients through this challenging time, which is why we've made the significant investment of half a million into our brand-new VaccTrak tool.
  • BrightHR also offers 24/7 employment law and HR advice, expert health & safety support, a confidential employee wellbeing service, and much more.

Martin Technical Acquires Foss Occupational Safety Services

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Working conditions, Environmental social science, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Safety engineering, Foss, Reliability engineering, OSHA, Safety, Human activities

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Martin Technical, an industry leader for Industrial Safety and Reliability services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Foss Occupational Safety Services (FOSS).

Key Points: 
  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Martin Technical, an industry leader for Industrial Safety and Reliability services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Foss Occupational Safety Services (FOSS).
  • "The addition of FOSS supports the growing safety training and consulting services for Martin Technical and strengthens our presence in California by having team members immediately available in that market", says Martin Technical CEO Jim Schuster.
  • Bill Foss of FOSS is a Federal OSHA Outreach Trainer with over 30 years of experience and has been named Occupational Safety and Training Manager at Martin Technical on a national basis.
  • Martin Technical services include engineering, inspections, implementation, consulting, training, reliability and other field services.

Transformative Mega Trends Powering UK and Ireland's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market, 2020 Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Health, General Health, Occupational safety and health, Articles, Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Working conditions, Human activities, Personal protective equipment, PPE, Safety

The "Transformative Mega Trends Powering UK and Ireland's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market, 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Transformative Mega Trends Powering UK and Ireland's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market, 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This research service provides research and analysis on the personal protective equipment (PPE) market in the UK and Ireland.
  • Market participants have been ramping up production capacity to streamline their supply chains and meet the surge in demand.
  • The research service also discusses the strategic imperatives for growth and success and ends with key predictions for the market.

Gerber Technology Joins Forces to Donate 5,000 Gowns to Organizations in Need

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Building materials, Articles, Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Working conditions, Human activities, Tyvek, Gerber format, Personal protective equipment

In partnership with their network of manufacturers and charitable associations, RetailersUnited and Fashion For the Frontlines, Gerber is donating 5,000 Level 1 gowns to various organizations in need.

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  • In partnership with their network of manufacturers and charitable associations, RetailersUnited and Fashion For the Frontlines, Gerber is donating 5,000 Level 1 gowns to various organizations in need.
  • The gowns are made of DuPont Tyvek material that is specifically assigned to Gerber Technology for use in PPE (personal protective equipment) production.
  • The recipients of the gowns were determined by Gerber Technology jointly with non-for-profit organizations RetailersUnited and Fashion For the Frontlines.
  • Since the early days of the pandemic in March, Gerber Technology has worked closely with both organizations.

Med PPE Canada Inc. Completes Substantial Donation to Alberta K-12 Education System

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Articles, Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Working conditions, Human activities, Personal protective equipment, N95 respirator, Respirator, Safety

Med PPE Canada Inc. completes donation of 91,000 KN95 respirators to the Alberta school system for school staff.

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  • Med PPE Canada Inc. completes donation of 91,000 KN95 respirators to the Alberta school system for school staff.
  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Med PPE Canada Inc. (Med PPE)- is a personal protective equipment supply company, established in early 2020 to help provide global clients with a reliable source of PPE during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Med PPE is proud to announce, in partnership with the Alberta Ministry of Education, the completion of our donation of 91,000 KN95 respirators, one for every teacher and school support staff in Alberta.
  • Roger Sykes, President, Med PPE Canada Inc.
    We face extraordinary challenges as Alberta and the world responds to COVID-19.

Vision Benefits of America to Offer 800 Complimentary PPE Kits to Independent Optometric Practices

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Articles, Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Working conditions, Personal protective equipment, Human activities, Safety

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Benefits of America, Inc. (VBA) , a commercial group benefits organization, today announced a new initiative for optometric practices.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Benefits of America, Inc. (VBA) , a commercial group benefits organization, today announced a new initiative for optometric practices.
  • In partnership with OptiSource VBA is offering 800 complimentary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Kits to assist businesses in their operational response to the pandemic.
  • "VBA is proud to support optometry through its PPE Kit Program," said Jeff Hollowood, President and CEO of VBA.
  • "As a regional non-profit carrier dedicated to supporting the community, we're excited to partner with an industry leader like OptiSource to offer much needed PPE kits to our provider community."

HKW Portfolio Company Infab Acquires MediDrapes

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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HKW, a middle-market private equity firm focused on growth-oriented companies, today announced the acquisition of MediDrapes, Inc. (MediDrapes or the Company), a provider of sterile disposable protective drapes for medical imaging equipment, by Infab Corporation (Infab), an HKW-portfolio company and a provider of healthcare personal protective equipment (PPE), including x-ray shielding materials, aprons, glasses, barriers, gloves, and cleaners.

Key Points: 
  • HKW, a middle-market private equity firm focused on growth-oriented companies, today announced the acquisition of MediDrapes, Inc. (MediDrapes or the Company), a provider of sterile disposable protective drapes for medical imaging equipment, by Infab Corporation (Infab), an HKW-portfolio company and a provider of healthcare personal protective equipment (PPE), including x-ray shielding materials, aprons, glasses, barriers, gloves, and cleaners.
  • MediDrapes provides a suite of sterile disposable protective coverings for medical imaging equipment.
  • We believe, the addition of MediDrapes to the Infab platform immediately increases their product line with a highly complementary offering, said Tom Shaw, Principal at HKW.
  • HKW is a private equity firm investing in growth-oriented companies with talented management teams in the US and Canada.

Charleston County Medical Society Forms Buying Group to Help Doctors Get Essential PPE

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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Charleston County Medical Society (CCMS) today announced that ActionPPE, its collective buying initiative created by doctors for doctors, has shipped over 3.4 million units of personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, respirators, gloves, gowns, face shields, and sanitizer, to 2,606 practices representing over 10,000 doctors.

Key Points: 
  • Charleston County Medical Society (CCMS) today announced that ActionPPE, its collective buying initiative created by doctors for doctors, has shipped over 3.4 million units of personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, respirators, gloves, gowns, face shields, and sanitizer, to 2,606 practices representing over 10,000 doctors.
  • ActionPPEs mission is to provide PPE and medical devices to independent doctors and practices that are not part of large hospital systems and have been disenfranchised especially during the pandemic.
  • Demand for PPE had skyrocketed, rendering it extraordinarily difficult for many healthcare providers to acquire genuine masks and gloves.
  • Today, nine months after launch, over 40 state and national medical and related associations are participating in the collective buying group.