St. Paul, Minn. (September 1, 2021) – Ergodyne announced the expansion of the Skullerz® head protection line to include a breathable bump cap insert and red hard hat safety light. From low lights to low ceilings, the latest innovations continue to push head protection into new realms of worker safety.  The Skullerz® 8945F(x) Bump Cap Insert is the next generation of the best-selling 8945 insert, featuring all-over venting plus a stronger ribbed top for enhanced breathability and 35% more crown impact protection.  The 8993 Red Hard Hat Safety Light attaches to the back of hard hats &a ..read more

St. Paul, Minn. (August 31, 2021) – Ergodyne announced a major partnership with Mips® to integrate the highly innovative Mips® Elevate safety system into Skullerz® Safety Helmets. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, over 18,000 workers suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) such as concussions in 2019. A significant cause of TBIs is brain shear—a tearing of nerve fibers that occurs when the brain shifts and rotates inside the skull.  Mips® Elevate is a low-friction layer that slides multi-directionally with the intention to help redirect the rotational energy ..read more

St. Paul, Minn. (August 12, 2021) – Ergodyne announced the addition of eight new performance-driven warming solutions designed to combat cold and common complaints with bulky winter workwear. “Cold stress injuries are largely preventable with the right gear,” said Alsie Nelson, Ergodyne Product Director. “The challenge is finding a way to deliver warmth while also prioritizing performance. When gear is too bulky, it slows workers down—making them choose between protection or productivity. These new solutions provide the best of both worlds.” The launch builds on Ergodyne’s best selling li ..read more

Toolbox Talks are intended to facilitate worksite health and safety conversations. Click here to download talking points for inspecting tool lanyards and attachments. Before we begin, we’d like to take a moment to thank you. If you’re reading this blog, we’re going to assume you’re already using some form of tool tethering system on your worksite. That in itself is a major step toward reducing the number of costly—and sometimes fatal—dropped object accidents. Kudos. But as the ol’ proverb goes, a chain (or lanyard, in this case) is only as good as its weakest link. If you’re not regularly insp ..read more

St. Paul, Minn. (June 24, 2021) – Ergodyne announced the addition of six new worker-driven GloWear® hi-vis solutions, including single-size vest options for four existing best sellers.  A highlight of this launch is the GloWear® 8283BK Lightweight Performance T-Shirt—Ergodyne’s coolest and most breathable hi-vis shirt made with one of the lightest ANSI-approved fabrics on the market.  To provide workers the option to choose a more tailored fit compared to traditional dual-size vests, Ergodyne also added single-size versions of their top selling GloWear® safety vests (8210HL-S Vest, 8 ..read more

St. Paul, Minn. (May 20, 2021) – Ergodyne announced the addition of three new site-specific Squids® tool lanyards.  With two new burn + cut-resistant aramid models and a bulk pack-ready low-profile carabiner model, this launch continues to build out the Squids® line with even more ANSI 121-approved tethering solutions for preventing dangerous drops.  The new products include: Squids® 3120 Burn + Cut-Resistant Aramid Tool Lanyard – Dual Loop Ends – 10lbs Squids® 3121 Burn + Cut-Resistant Aramid Tool Lanyard – Dual Carabiners  – 10lbs  Squids® 3105 Single Carabiner Tool ..read more

Amidst a mask lift and flurry of return-to-office announcements, our company—like Nike and other progressive organizations—agrees that a balanced hybrid approach seems to be the ticket. St. Paul, Minn. (May 14, 2021) – I’m excited to share that as of June 1, Ergodyne will officially launch our hybrid return-to-office work week. This new structure will bring our entire crackerjack team back to the Orange Planet Monday through Wednesday, with Thursday and Friday designated as “Flex Days.” On Flex Days, folks are still expected to work regular hours, join m ..read more

It’s time to face facts—everything on this green earth is getting hotter. 2020 tied the planet’s warmest year ever, joining 18 other record highs set since the turn of the millennium. By 2050, the number of dangerous heat days (a heat index of above 104) across the US is projected to more than double from 20 to 58.  For those regularly bearing the brunt of these temps, these trends are not to be taken lightly. 11 workers are already seriously injured or killed by heat stress every single day—a number that not only includes outdoor workers, but also those who spend 365 days of the year slo ..read more

St. Paul, Minn. (April 29, 2021) – Ergodyne announced the addition of five new Squids® harnesses, belts and slings designed to keep barcode scanners close, ready and protected from drops.  The extension builds upon the concept of the best-selling Squids® 3132 Scanner Harness with an entire suite of tethering solutions for solving a very common and costly problem on worksites. “These solutions are all about convenience and cost,” said Brent Velenchenko, Ergodyne Product Specialist. “Workers love the comfortable accessibility of having scanners ready at their hip, and employers love protect ..read more

Weather patterns are changing. The planet’s getting warmer. And, in fact, all but three of the hottest years on record have occurred since 2000. On average, excessive heat causes 650 deaths in the United States every year. 39 of those took place on the job in 2016—double the amount that occurred only two years prior. Construction workers in particular take the brunt of the burn, which makes sense when you think about their exposure to unpredictable outdoor temperatures. Services providing industry, such as trade, transportation, warehousing and utilities, account for a large percentage of the ..read more