Personal Portable Lifts -- Occupational Health & Safety

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Personal Portable Lifts

The next generation of personal portable lifts—JLG LiftPod FT Series—is designed to increase job efficiency throughout your facility. Easily rolled through standard doorways and designed for one-person operation, it enables employees to reach their work and have 360-degree range of motion. See the FT140 in action at ASSE Safety 2015. Booth 1351

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NITRILE GLOVES

From SAS Safety Corp., the Raven Patriot is an American-made disposable nitrile glove featuring patented compression fit technology that provides a tapered fingertip that enhances dexterity. This exam grade chemical-resistant nitrile glove meets FDA standards for food processing and handling, complies with the Buy America Act, is TAA complaint and is rated for resistance against permeation by fentanyl. Read More
GripHook®

Lift-All, an American company for 60 years and the largest and most recognized sling manufacturer in North America, offers a lightweight self-gripping below-the-hook lifting device. The patented GripHook converts your forklift into a hoist in seconds and can be easily stored on the forklift while not in use. “The GripHook instantly turns any forklift into a hoist, thus enabling increased production and better lifting efficiencies. The innovative design ensures safety while providing a versatile range of lifting options.” Jason Dively, Lift-All Vice President of Sales. Order today and turn your forklift into a hoist in seconds with the GripHook. Read More
Experience Ultimate Comfort with Ultra-thin 21-gauge Cut-resistant Sleeves

Experience Thinnovation! Magid combined the most advanced knitting technologies with the newest, thinnest yarns to create cut-resistant sleeves that are significantly lighter and more comfortable than comparable sleeves on the market. These 21-gauge sleeves offer ANSI A4 and A6 cut protection in an incredibly thin and comfortable sleeve with a premium elastic bicep that stays in place all day. Read More

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