Canadian Occupational Safety

www.thesafetymag.com/ca 9 KEEN UTILITY LAUNCHES NEW VISTA ENERGY WORK SHOES THE recent growth in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution has increased the demand for workers, growing the labour force at a rapid pace. For the men and women working in these industries, footwear safety remains critical. This spring, KEEN Utility is introducing its latest innovation in indoor safety footwear. The CSA-certified Vista Energy is a work shoe built to perform in the rigorous and fast-paced indoor manufacturing environments where speed, agility and comfort are key. For men and women who work long hours standing and walking on hard surfaces, safety footwear offering the best in cushioning support is a top priority. KEEN Utility's CSA Vista Energy series features KEEN.ReGEN, a lightweight performance cushioning midsole that returns 50 per cent energy with every step. The shoe was also designed to include KEEN's KonnectFit heel capture system. The sneakers feature asymmetrical carbon-fibre toes that are 15 per cent lighter than steel and incorporate a flexible, non-metallic puncture-resistant midsole plate. The CSA Vista Energy series is constructed with a non-marring, two-layer mesh upper to increase breathability and air flow within the shoe. The shoes have an oil- and slip-resistant outsole with water-diverting channels, maximizing surface area contact and improving traction to reduce the risk of slips and falls. The CSA Vista Energy series is available in both men's and women's silhouettes. The new Vista Energy series will be available in a breathable mesh low version and another low height option, Vista Energy XT, with a synthetic upper offering more abrasion resistance for both men and women. The Vista Energy series will be available in Canada and the U.S. in early 2021 for select retailers and online for $160. Honeywell engineers new firefighter boot The BT4010 is Honeywell's first boot with an adjustable fit. Each pair of boots comes standard with a pair of shims that can be used to configure the boots into three width options. Each pair of boots features an adjustable fit and comes with a pair of shims that can be used to configure the boots into three width options. Additional features and benefits include: flame-resistant, water-repellant leather; liquid protection lining package; nitrile rubber soles to provide electrical hazard protection; textile midsole penetration resistance barrier; and National Fire Protection Association certification. The Honeywell BT4010 is available now from authorized Honeywell distributors. It is available in three widths, full sizes 6 to 15 and half sizes 7.5 to 12.5. OHD announces new QuantiFit2 increased breathability cushioning midsole lighter SOBEREYE non-invasive impairment monitoring safety tool THE new SOBEREYE's impairment monitoring platform is a non-invasive safety tool, easy to use, with rapid results. It provides safety management officers with an objective measurement tool that helps their employees do the right thing without force or coercion from management. Workplace operators check themselves with SOBEREYE's mobile device. SOBEREYE is a good way to determine if one of your workers has any impairment ahead of their workday. They simply use the mobile testing device held up to their eyes before beginning work. The SOBEREYE system, in one minute, lets them know if they have any impairment risk that might jeopardize their safety or the safety of those with whom they work each day. The SOBEREYE device checks the users' eyes and in real time accurately measures impairment risk due to fatigue, illness, alcohol or legal, illegal and prescription drugs. The portable device makes it easy to self-test anytime and anywhere. Iris recognition technology identifies the person taking the test and allows unsupervised testing. In addition to the device, employers can use SOBEREYE's connected cloud-based solution to monitor workers in real time and receive alerts and notifications. The OHD QuantiFit2 is a specialized instrument that utilizes OHD's scientifically proven and patented Controlled Negative Pressure (CNP) technology to directly measure respirator leakage. This technology performs fast, easy and precise respirator fit tests, ensuring fit and protection for you and your employees. QuantiFit2 battery packs allow for cordless operation, animations to guide the user through each exercise, and AutoStart allows for touchless testing. CNP is accepted by OSHA and appears in the Federal Regulations governing fit testing [29 CFR 1910.134]. It is also included in the Canadian Standards [CSA Z94.4-2011] and UK HSE Standards [EN132-149 & INDG 479], as well as ANSI Z88.10- 2010, ISO 16975, Italian UNI 11719 and NFPA 1404. Rechargeable battery packs are available with more than four hours of active run time.

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