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N E W P R O D U C T S O F T H E Y E A R
A Spectrum of Safety Solutions
Th is year’s collection of OH&S New Product of the Year Awards
demonstrates a wide array of innovative safety off erings.
BY DAVID KOPF
Product of the Year Awards to help identify products, servic-
Each year, Occupational Health & Safety conducts its New
es and technologies that can help safety professionals ensure
that employees return home safely from work each day.
Judged by experts, the program honors the outstanding prod-
uct development achievements of health and safety manufacturers
whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their
ability to improve workplace safety.
Th is year, 26 companies are being recognized under the pro-
gram. Of the winning products, we saw considerable competition
in the technology categories, such as AI Technology, EHS Apps
and EHS Soft ware, in the 2024 competition. It’s clear that data-
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driven solutions and automation continue to enhance and aug-
ment workplace safety.
But that isn’t to say innovation is the sole purview of technology
off erings. We also saw compelling developments in various PPE
and protective clothing, emergency response, fall protection and
industrial hygiene, just to name a few.
We hope you’ll read through this compilation of the 2024 award
winners and see the spectrum of safety off erings available to help
enhance safety in your workplace.
David Kopf is the Publisher and Executive Editor of Occupational
Health & Safety magazine.
AI TECHNOLOGY
AskAva from Avetta
AskAva is a generative AI-powered
risk assistant from Avetta designed
to support contractor compliance,
safety, and sustainability in global
supply chains. Integrated with Avetta’s
Connect platform, AskAva combines
proprietary data with OpenAI algorithms
to deliver real-time, practical safety
guidance for high-risk scenarios. The
tool enables organizations to deploy risk
assessments to contractors, providing
actionable recommendations for high-
risk work, such as hazardous material
transport and working at heights. Data
collected on Avetta’s secure platform
supports confi dentiality and privacy in
third-party risk management.
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COMBUSTIBLE DUST
FloodStream Liquid Atomizing Nozzle,
1/8 NPT from EXAIR
EXAIR’s 1/8 NPT FloodStream Liquid
Atomizing Spray Nozzle delivers a
defl ected fl at fan spray for precise
coverage in confi ned spaces. Made
from 303 stainless steel, it’s suited
for applications like dust suppression,
lubrication, and part cooling. Operating
at pressures up to 250 PSI, the nozzle
channels liquid through an angled
surface, creating a 75° fl at spray
pattern. Its compact design allows
effective use in tight areas, while
stainless-steel construction ensures
durability and corrosion resistance.
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COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Talk Through Your Ears®
7000 from CavCom
CavCom’s Talk Through Your Ears®
7000 communication earset connects
with “smart” radios, phones, WiFi
handsets, and duplex devices for
clear communication in high-noise
environments, even with PPE that
covers the mouth, such as respirators
and helmets. Featuring an in-ear
microphone, it ensures consistent
speech clarity regardless of headgear.
Weighing under 8 ounces, it’s a
lightweight alternative to traditional
headsets. Custom and universal
earpieces are available, offering Noise
Reduction Ratings (NRR) from 11 to 29.
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