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Ergodyne urges millions of at-risk workers to “check your head” with launch of new above-the-shoulders protective gear

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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The BLS reported 15,730 eye injuries involving days away from work in 2020—this despite the fact that eye protection is required on may worksites.

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The BLS reported 15,730 eye injuries involving days away from work in 2020—this despite the fact that eye protection is required on may worksites.
“Our new eye and face protection is keenly attuned to pain points communicated directly to us by the workforce.
OSHA mandates that any workplace averaging 85dB for an eight-hour average exposure, must put in place an effective hearing conservation program.
Ergodyne is one of the few North American head protection manufacturers currently offering a safety helmet to protect against non-linear impacts .

Tom Votel Named Board Chair of International Safety Equipment Association

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Friday, December 2, 2022

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St. Paul, Minnesota, Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tom Votel, Ergodyne President & CEO, was re-elected as Chair of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) at the groups annual fall meeting in Arlington, Virginia.

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St. Paul, Minnesota, Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tom Votel, Ergodyne President & CEO, was re-elected as Chair of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) at the groups annual fall meeting in Arlington, Virginia.
An ISEA board member since 2011, Votel returns for his second one-year term as Chair, having also been named to the seat in 2021.
"I am grateful to our members for the opportunity to serve ISEA and the safety community for another year," said Votel.
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is the association for safety equipment and technologies.

Workplace Ergonomics Trailblazers Take on Overlooked Ladder Safety Concerns

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

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And workplace ergonomics innovator Ergodyne is addressing this under-the-radar safety concern with the latest addition to its Tenacious Work Gear line.

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And workplace ergonomics innovator Ergodyne is addressing this under-the-radar safety concern with the latest addition to its Tenacious Work Gear line.
An additional strap secures around the outer rails to keep the ladder from opening when in transit.
The self-contained solution attaches quickly to ladders with no need to remove it when the ladder is in use.
Almost all of ladder safety is focused on safe climbing, says Matt Hahn, the Ergodyne product manager who led the development of the new ladder carrying solution.

Colder temps, dwindling daylight increases safety risks for many outdoor workers

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The struck by risk is intensified with the darker mornings and earlier sunsets of the fall and winter months.

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The struck by risk is intensified with the darker mornings and earlier sunsets of the fall and winter months.
Rain, sleet and snow add another element to the wintry mix of risks, exacerbating both visibility and cold stress concerns.
Huey points out that encouraging workers to wear hi-vis jackets as opposed to hi-vis vests over jackets has added safety benefits that often go overlooked.
And number two, a vest worn over a jacket can create an unnecessary and avoidable snag hazard.

Ergodyne aims to protect more workers from cold stress with new thermal headwear and warming accessories

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

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St. Paul, Minn, Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne announced the addition of new thermal headwear and warming accessories to further bolster the N-Ferno line of cold stress gear.

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St. Paul, Minn, Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne announced the addition of new thermal headwear and warming accessories to further bolster the N-Ferno line of cold stress gear.
Proactively covering the skin and extremities most vulnerable to frostbite is a huge part of keeping workers safe and productive in cold conditions, said Claudia Weber, Ergodyne Product Specialist.
Adding more headwear options and warming accessories allows us to offer workers an even wider variety of solutions to fit their specific needs.
In addition to the new solutions, Ergodyne is also extending their head-to-toe suite of cold stress gear with a hi-vis orange option of the best-selling 6821 balaclava .

Ergodyne’s worker-approved lightweight hard hats are the low cost, high comfort solution every jobsite needs

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

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The ultra-light 14.3oz HDPE plastic shell meets both ANSI and CSA standards for a worker-approved fit and feel that doesnt compromise on protection.

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The ultra-light 14.3oz HDPE plastic shell meets both ANSI and CSA standards for a worker-approved fit and feel that doesnt compromise on protection.
The hard hats come available in Class C and Class E, cap and brim style and a variety of colorsincluding the addition of blue and lime, both new to the Skullerz line.
These new hard hats allow us to deliver Skullerz signature comfort, fit and features at a lighter weight and lower cost than our premium models, said Tim Gallant, Ergodyne Product Director.
In addition to the lightweight hard hats, Ergodyne is adding an intrinsically safe headlamp and 2 universal headlamp mounting straps .

Ergodyne’s Aerial Bucket Series takes dangerously confined elevated worksites into a new class of safety, organization and efficiency

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

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St. Paul, Minn, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne announced the launch of an all new Aerial Bucket Series designed specifically for safer, easier work in bucket trucks and elevated work platforms.

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St. Paul, Minn, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne announced the launch of an all new Aerial Bucket Series designed specifically for safer, easier work in bucket trucks and elevated work platforms.
A durable aerial bucket hook for mounting the new solutions is also included.
For workers in bucket trucks and elevated worksites, every inch counts.
These solutions were made specifically with aerial buckets in mind, with ANSI 121-approved tethering points and durable easy-to-attach designs.

PE Scholar Offers the Best Physical Education Resources to Help the Future of Sports Thrive

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Our aim is to ensure that all young people get the very best physical education, school sport and physical activity experiences to ignite a passion of movement and physical activity for life.

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Our aim is to ensure that all young people get the very best physical education, school sport and physical activity experiences to ignite a passion of movement and physical activity for life.
We help teachers make this happen by closing the research practice gap via insight posts, teaching resources and expertly led professional development courses.
Physical Education and the Great Health Myth This blog explores some of the myths and misconceptions around how we communicate the value of physical education.
Become a member of PE Scholar today and join us in our mission to create more meaningful, inclusive and positive PE experiences for all students.

As temperature trends rise, leading occupational safety experts and OSHA encourage preventative measures including body cooling PPE to combat dangerous workplace heat stress risk

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

These include water, rest, shade and supplemental body cooling personal protective equipment (PPE).

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These include water, rest, shade and supplemental body cooling personal protective equipment (PPE).
Those initiatives continue in full as momentum for OSHA to implement a federal heat stress standard builds.
Whether theyre mid-task or on a break, wearable cooling PPE and portable shelters are easy and effective ways to help maintain safe body temperatures.
Ergodyne has an extensive offering of heat stress prevention and training programs, as well as decades of experience helping organizations implement their own programs, continued Nelson.

Ergodyne Adds 9 New Solutions to the ProFlex® Coated Gloves Series

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

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St. Paul, Minnesota, Nov. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne announced a major extension to the ProFlex Coated Gloves Series with the launch of nine new cut- and abrasion-resistant models.

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St. Paul, Minnesota, Nov. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne announced a major extension to the ProFlex Coated Gloves Series with the launch of nine new cut- and abrasion-resistant models.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports, 70% of all hand injuries happen when workers dont wear gloves, said Aaron Skemp, Ergodyne Product Manager.
"Considering the statistics, our goal with these gloves is really quite simpleto get them worn," said Tom Votel, Ergodyne President & CEO.
Since 1983, Tenacious Holdings, Inc. (dba Ergodyne, a Klein Tools Company) has pioneered the development of products that Make The Workplace A Betterplace.