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In the last few years, manufacturers and companies in many industries had to adapt to changes, some rather quickly. Though these past years have been difficult, we’ve seen a lot of safety companies determined to make the best products possible. Their
resilience and dedication to workers’ health and safety may mean a few more employees can safely return home at the end of the day.
We are pleased to announce the 26 companies that won the 14th annual New Product of the Year contest, including Andax Industries, Guardhat, Honeywell, Mechanix Wear, and MSA Safety, who were recognized in more than one category.
This year’s contest attracted entries in 31 award categories, with an independent panel of highly qualified judges choosing the winners.
“The world is entering into the new phase of the pandemic, one where supply chain shortages and economic challenges
EHS SOFTWARE
Benchmark Digital Partners LLC: Benchmark ESG Med Data
The Benchmark Med Data module
enables EHS, medical and risk management leaders to minimize workplace risk and ensure operational continuity through a digitized employee data tracking/record keeping solution. Gain instant operational insights on a variety of health metrics through a library of standard Dashboards & Analytics reports in a permissions-controlled environment, providing access only to relevant team members to ensure compliance with GDPR and HIPPA. www.ohsonline.com/productinfo
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threaten innovation. However, it appears these hurdles are not changing the way the safety industry continues to show up with new products and solutions that keep employees safe,” OH&S editor Sydny Shepard said. “Each year, the New Product of the Year award program shines a light on the future of the industry, and after seeing the winners of this year’s contest, it’s easy to say that the future is a bright one indeed.”
In addition to being featured in the Occupational Health & Safety magazine, winners are also featured on OH&S’ industry-leading website, ohsonline.com and recieve a trophy commemorating their win. Below is a list of all of our New Product of the Year Winners in their respective categories.
Alex Saurman is the Content Editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Leviton Manufacturing: Leviton Powerswitch Disconnect Switch with Inform Technology Leviton developed a version of its Powerswitch® Safety Disconnect Switch that includes condition monitoring sensors and communications, providing real-time data to the end-user. The data from the sensors can be viewed locally on
the device via line-of-sight LED indication or remotely via Wi-Fi or Modbus RTU. For use in any environment, the disconnect switches are watertight, dust-tight, submersible and suitable for high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns. www.ohsonline.com/productinfo
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