Articles from Ergodyne

Safety Standard Paves Way for Future Head Protection Innovation

St. Paul, MN, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne has collaborated with other leading safety equipment manufacturers and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) in the creation of a standard for solutions aimed at reducing injuries caused by head impacts with stationary objects. This falls under a category of personal protective equipment (PPE) known as bump caps.

St. Paul, MN, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace injuries, including severe cuts and long-term knee damage, continue to plague job sites, driving up costs and risking workers’ health. Many skip essential PPE, citing discomfort and reduced task performance, a trend Ergodyne has targeted since its founding in the early 1980s. Now the company behind the popular Tenacious Work Gear line is launching a new volley of work gloves, cut sleeves and knee pads engineered to drive the adoption of personal protective equipment (PPE).

St. Paul, MN, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the holiday season approaches, travelers face familiar challenges: crowded terminals, unexpected weather and pressure to pack efficiently or face additional fees. One work gear manufacturer is helping ease airport anxiety by bringing its problem-solving ingenuity from the workday to your holiday getaway.

St. Paul, MN, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the warehousing and distribution workforce has surged to over 1.9 million workers in the past 15 years. Minnesota-based Ergodyne has taken the lead in supporting this critical and rapidly growing sector by problem solving with, and engineering solutions for, work crews challenged with staying safe without slowing down.

St. Paul, MN, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With winter’s unpredictable nature, staying prepared for the elements—especially the “element of surprise”—is crucial for workers. Ergodyne, the St. Paul, Minnesota-based maker of Tenacious Work Gear® is helping them prepare with its latest salvo of winter work gear, designed for maintaining peak performance and safety, no matter what winter looks like.

St. Paul, MN, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne, the pioneers in dropped object prevention, announced the latest innovations in their tool tethering line. The launch includes a range of safety solutions tested and labeled to the newly revised American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions (ANSI/ISEA 121-2023):

St. Paul, MN, July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that head injuries result in thousands of lost workdays each year. However, the solution isn't as simple as always wearing a hard hat.

St. Paul, MN, July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne, an innovative leader in safety work gear, has announced the launch of its latest Arsenal Storage + Organization Solutions. Designed to streamline the search for PPE, tools, and equipment, these new products and updates are engineered for efficiency and safety through better housekeeping practices.

St. Paul, MN, June 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne, the pioneers in workplace ergonomics, announced the launch of eight new wrist wrap supports and sleeves designed to address the leading cause of lost work time and reduced productivity—sprains and strains.

St. Paul, MN, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne, a leading innovator in workplace safety gear, announced the newest additions to its Skullerz Safety Glasses and Goggles line—VORDR Safety Glasses and the upgraded AEGIR Safety Glasses with polarized lens options. Both were designed and tested to meet the ground-level demands of work crews to counter complaints leading them to eschew compliance for comfort.

St. Paul, MN, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a recent study published by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), sustainability is increasingly becoming a priority for providers and users of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear. The study, Protecting Workers and Planet: Sustainability in the PPE and Safety Equipment Industry, reveals that 80% of end-user safety managers consider sustainability an important factor when selecting PPE products. And while sustainability is gaining momentum, the study reports that safety remains the top priority for both suppliers and end-users.

St. Paul, MN, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As work crews brace for the sweltering summer months ahead, the recently announced ANSI/ASSP A10.50-2024 Standard for Heat Stress Management in Construction and Demolition Operations offers a much-needed, comprehensive framework to combat heat stress dangers on the job—including highlighting the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in supplementing engineering and administrative controls. A result of collaborative efforts by industry experts including members from the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), ANSI/ASSP A10.50-2024 establishes a new benchmark in safeguarding workers from the dangers of heat. The new standard not only benefits those in construction and demolition but serves as a template for many work environments subject to high temperatures.

Daytona, FL., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeb Burton and Ergodyne, a Klein Tools Company, are revving up their engines for an electrifying third season of partnership in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS). After a season highlighted by remarkable performances and memorable fan engagement, the duo is set to continue their successful collaboration, promising more thrilling moments on and off the track.

St. Paul, MN., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winter ready, floor friendly, zero hassle. With the introduction of TREX 6317 Mid-Sole Ice Cleats, Ergodyne aims to gain traction in their efforts against slips, trips, and falls—injuries which account for roughly 12-15% of annual workers' compensation costs according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

St. Paul, MN, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Answering the demand of a rapidly growing cold storage sector, Ergodyne announced the launch of four new thermal solutions—designed with and purpose-built for work crews in refrigerated facilities.

Saint Paul, Minn., Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 40 years after introducing the ergonomics category to the workplace, Ergodyne has announced the launch of the ProFlex 1675 Cooling + Warming Back Support Brace.

St. Paul, MN, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occupational safety leader Ergodyne is emphasizing the importance of preparing worksites for the increasingly unpredictable winter months that lie ahead.

Ergodyne steps up to protect workers and improve safety in these crucial sectors

St. Paul, MN., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 70% of all job-related hand injuries can be attributed to workers deciding to forgo proper hand protection. And for safety work gear manufacturer Ergodyne, this eye-opening stat is a rally point for developing work gloves aimed at the most basic of goals: to get worn. The company's new ProFlex 7043 Nitrile Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves are the latest effort toward that end.

St. Paul, MN, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne announced the introduction of the Squids 3745 Tool Grip and Tether Attachment Point, a solution that simplifies tool tethering, meets the ANSI/ISEA 121 standard, and addresses a critical workplace safety issue.

New Head Protection Solutions added to Skullerz Line.

St Paul, MN., June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne, makers of Tenacious Work Gear®, announced the launch of three new hi-vis vests, solidifying its position as a responsive and full-service partner prioritizing worker safety above all else.

St Paul, MN, May 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ergodyne, known for its superior-quality safety gear, today announced the in-stock availability of its AEGIR Blade-Style and OSMIN OTG (Over-the-Glasses) Safety Glasses under the Skullerz brand. The latest additions to the series are designed with advanced Fog-Off+ technology that significantly improves anti-fog and anti-scratch performance.

New slip-resistant solution uses high-performance tire technology to take on costly slips and falls in the workplace.

Three new utility aprons join best-selling Arsenal Tool Apron and Roll-Up Series

New knee protection solutions added to ProFlex line of Knee Pads

New heat stress solutions added to Chill-its line of Cooling

New team, same tenacity… Burton + Ergodyne are a tandem built for real work

New face, eye and ear protection solutions added to Skullerz line of Head Protection

An ISEA board member since 2011, Votel returns for his second one-year term as Chair

Ergodyne announced the addition of tool tethering solutions to their Squids line of Lanyards

Ergodyne announced the addition of new ladder carrying system to their Arsenal line of Gear and Tool Storage

Ergodyne announced the addition of new hard shell hinged knee pads to their ProFlex line of Knee Pads

Ergodyne announced the addition of new lightweight hi-vis work jackets to their GloWear line of High Visibility