14 new safety tools for auto repair technicians
The editors at PTEN are always getting announcements about new tools hitting the market, so we rounded up some safety tools released over the past 12 months.
Disinfectant Wipes and Ready-to-Use Cleaner
The Malco Products Disinfectant Wipes and Ready-to-Use Cleaner are EPA-registered. The disinfectant wipes are multi-purpose wipes that clean, disinfect, and deodorize hard, non-porous surfaces in one easy step.
The Plugfones Sovereign Duo is a wireless, lightweight earbud designed to sensor machinery and external noises while working on vehicles. The earbud contours to the ear canal for a seamless fit.
12-gallon Gravity-Fed Eyewash Station
The Radians 12-gallon Gravity-Fed Eyewash Station, No. REW01112, provides over 15 minutes of continuous flow and delivers 0.4 gallons of clean water per minute.
High Dexterity Fingerless Gloves
The Legacy Manufacturing High Dexterity Fingerless Gloves are cross-functional and work well for technicians or for sport.
Comfort-Air OV/N95 Respirator with Organic Vapour Cartridges/N95 Filters
The Dentec Safety Specialists Comfort-Air OV/N95 Respirator with Organic Vapour Cartridges/N95 Filters are molded from pure silicon rubber to provide ideal comfort and protection.
The Brass Knuckle SmartCut Gloves, No. BKCR4420, offer A4 cut resistance with double-coated protection that combines slip resistance and permeation protection in a dexterous glove.
SPG400 Safety Glasses with Inspection Beam
The Coast SPG400 Safety Glasses with Inspection Beam are designed to shine a light to keep the user's hands free, keeping them safe and to reveal critical elements.
TRANSLIGHT 555 + Premium Auto Darkening Helmet
The TRANSLIGHT 555 + Premium Auto Darkening Helmet from Jackson Safety features the company's 370 series Easy Grip Turn ratcheting mechanism and a 12.47 sq. in. viewing area.
Fast Orange Antibacterial Pumice Hand Cleaner
The Permatex Fast Orange Antibacterial Pumice Hand Cleaner includes antibacterial agents capable of killing 99 percent of germs.
Glove King Premium Black Nitrile Gloves
Glove King Premium Black Nitrile Gloves from PermaSafe are powder free, latex free, and non-sterile.
The Mechanix Wear Flux Welding Gloves
The Mechanix Wear Flux Welding Gloves, No. WS-FLX, from Magid are designed to handle high heat stick work and MIG welding applications.
Optify Nitrile Disposable Gloves
The Adenna Optify Nitrile Disposable Gloves are 9 mil thick, blue, extended cuff disposable gloves that feature skin sensitive technology which means all sulfurs and chemicals that users may be allergic to in gloves are removed.
Moldex SparkPlugs Antimicrobial EcoStation Copper Starter Kit
The Magid Moldex SparkPlugs Antimicrobial EcoStation Copper Starter Kit, No. M6933, features a CuVerro copper dispensing handle that continuously kills bacteria left behind by dirty hands, killing more than 99.9 percent of bacteria even after repeated contamination, and within two hours of exposure.
The Klein Tools Hinged Gel Knee Pads, No. 60344, are designed for all day protection and comfort.
This product compilation originally ran in the May 2022 issue of PTEN.
