Product Showcase

The Cat® Smartband Keeps Operators Alert and Safe

The Cat® Smartband works much like commercially available health trackers to detect a wearer’s sleep and wakefulness periods. The band utilizes non-invasive actigraphy to measure motion with an internal 3D accelerometer. Data is downloaded into an analytics program that demonstrates how sleep patterns are impacted by shift schedules, and how sleep debt affects an individual’s effectiveness during work hours. Caterpillar uses data collected by smartbands to generate fatigue reports, which can be shared with managers to help them understand how the alertness, and therefore the safety, of their workforce fluctuates over time.

The Smartband integrates with the Cat Driver Safety System to provide a holistic solution built to mitigate and manage fatigue risk. According to Caterpillar, visibility into sleep levels not only helps operators cut down on fatigue-related accidents, but it can also indicate deeper health issues like sleep apnea or even increased risk for heart disease. Overall, individuals who get less sleep get sick more often and consequently miss more work, costing their companies exponentially more in health care costs. With this level of visibility into every operator on site, managers ensure they are reducing fatigue-related incidents and improving efficiency across their operations. Learn more at www.cat.com.

Westex® DH Air™ Work Shirt Wins NSC Best in Show

The National Safety Council has selected the Westex® DH Air™ work shirt as Best in Show during the New Product Showcase Awards at this year’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo. The Westex® DH Air™ is designed to provide outstanding breathability and moisture management to keep the wearer cooler, drier, and more comfortable. The new work shirt is ANSI 107 certified, NFPA 2112 certified, and NFPA 70E compliant, making it an excellent choice for arc-flash and flash-fire protection. The patented tri-blend lightweight fabric with Lenzing Lyocell, and modacrylic and aramid fibers maintains color consistency for the wearer. For more information, visit www.westex.com/fabrics/westex-dh-air.

Safely Work with Ladders on Stairs with the Ladder-Aide PRO

With an anti-skid surface and micro-adjustable height to within 1/8 of an inch, the award-winning Ladder-Aide PRO by Ideal Security creates a stable, level base for use on stairways. It’s designed for Type I, IA, and IAA ladders and can be moved from stair to stair with no hassle. The compact and versatile Ladder-Aide sets up quickly, and there’s nothing to install.

“We developed the Ladder-Aide because we saw a need that wasn’t being filled,” said the leaders at Ideal Security. “We kept seeing questions about creating stable platforms for ladders on stairs, how to safely paint high ceilings and walls above staircases, and the best ladders for use on stairs. It became clear to us that professional painters, contractors, homeowners, and maintenance teams needed a better way to access high walls above steps and stairwells.” Learn more at www.idealprotools.com/ladder-aide.

Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs Rated the Best for 2022

Environmental Design + Construction magazine has named the Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuff the top-rated safety earmuff of the year. With a noise reduction rating that tests as high as a remarkable 37 decibels, the foldable ear muffs reduce more sound than any other safety ear muff on the market according to the manufacturer. A smooth, padded headband with fabric stitching is made for long-lasting comfort and durability. The use of anti-slip technology keeps the muffs securely on the head. The design also helps ensure they are effective in blocking out harmful noises.

The husband-and-wife duo behind the Decibel Defense Earmuffs was fueled by a mission to provide the best safety earmuffs available. The company offers a 100 percent refund to those not satisfied with the product. Learn more at www.decibeldefense.com.

Introducing the GE Safety Helmet with Patented Technology by Caco America

According to Caco America, the future of the safety helmet has arrived. The GE™ GH400 protective helmet is engineered with the patented Koroyd™ impactabsorbing technology. The helmet’s cross-ventilation cooling feature and light weight provide the wearer with what some say is the most comfortable fit in the market. It facilitates the job through an array of accessories available, and gives the user a better-looking style due to its lower-profile design. Available vented or non-vented. The GE™ GH400 protective helmet took second place in the National Safety Council’s New Product Showcase Awards this year. Learn more at www.cacoamerica.com/ge-ppe.

Make O2 Armor Nasal Filters Part of Your Personal Safety Kit

O2 Armor Concealed Nasal Filtration provides a convenient, comfortable, easyto-use solution to block airborne pollutants when wearing a dust mask is impractical, uncomfortable, ineffective due to facial hair, or would prevent clear communications.

O2 Armor is made from a medicalgrade plastic nasal dilator that incorporates filter media that captures up to 99 percent of pollen, smoke, dust, lead dust, airborne sawdust, allergens, pet dander, mold, pollution, germs, and viruses measuring down to less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) in size. O2 Armor is available in a three-pack with a convenient travel case as well as refill packs in 10, 25, and 50 pairs of O2 Armor. Learn more at www.o2armor.com.