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Need a Face Shield Fast? Make Your Own
A New York sheet metal prototype specialist is sharing PDF and DWG files it developed to make face shields comprising a Mylar shield with an adjustable stainless steel headband. Unlike much personal protective equipment (PPE), they can be used more than once.
Collaboration With Boundaries – Device Enforces 6-Foot Distancing
The Social Distancer is a small and sophisticated wearable device that helps employees keep a safe distance at work. It is the product of three Canadian companies’ combined expertise along with support from a national research organization.
Boston Engineers Develop Low-Cost ‘Robotic Lung’ – Seek Manufacturers for Mass Production
To help tackle ventilator shortages both in the U.S. and around the world, two robotics experts founded The Ventilator Project, and, with a cast of many partners – corporate manufacturing to garage innovators – they’ve built a prototype for rapid FDA approval. They hope to recruit more manufacturing partners and achieve production of 60,000 units a month by the end of summer.
Worker Wonder: Exoskelton Relieves Arm Fatigue
Comau’s MATE passive technology exoskeleton reduces muscle strain for operators at an Italian minibus factory. Many of its production tasks require personnel to continuously lift their arms, but with the aid of the easy-on wearable device, shoulder pain is now a thing of the past.
Keep Your Distance: System Alerts Workers When They’re Too Close
Triax Technologies has developed Proximity Trace, which emits an alert with escalating volume to remind industrial and construction employees about social distancing protocols. Affixed to a wearable device, it also maintains a reliable record for contact tracing if a worker contracts COVID-19.
Can You Catch COVID-19 From Packages?
WHO website states the risk of contamination and spread from a shipped package is low.
Use Remote Assessments to Comply with Coronavirus Protocols and OSHA
To help companies keep health and safety at the forefront, Rockford Systems, LLC announces support options for its customers. Their Remote Safeguarding Assessments are a virtual alternative to onsite assessments and meet the compliance reporting requirements.
Exposing the Dangerous Myths About Welding Equipment and Machinery
Plenty of risks accompany the operation of welding equipment and machinery – but misinformation can increase the chances for poor decision-making and hazardous mistakes. Westermans Intl. Technical Director Mark Reaney calls out some industry myths and offers tips to help you operate as safely as possible.
Next-Generation Welding and Plasma Cutting Machines
Featuring three welders and a plasma cutter, Forney Industries releases a refreshed and enhanced equipment line crafted for reliability, simplicity, and affordability: the 220 ST PRO Welder, 220 Multiprocess Welder, 220 AC/DC Welder, and 40 P Plasma Cutter.
Drop-Probe Device Enhances Welder Safety
The Detect-A-Finger Gen II from Rockford Systems helps protect fingers from pinch-point hazards and complies with Category 2 guarding device requirements. To make retrofitting older models quick and easy, the Gen II has the same mounting pattern as the original model.
Versatile Safety Light Curtain
The F3SG-SR Series optical system from Omron Automation Americas provides finger, hand, arm/leg, and full-body protection at machine openings. The safety light curtain provides stable detection up to 66 feet (20 meters) even in harsh environments.
On-Demand Filtration System Lowers Energy Consumption
IVEC’s fully automated Ultra ventilation system adjusts fan speed based on changes in velocity and/or air pressure. In addition to saving energy and extending filter life, maintaining air flow regardless of conditions ensures continuous particulate removal and lowers maintenance requirements.
