Magid Safety Innovations & Expertise in the News

June 1 2023

OH&S Magazine | Heat Stroke: Teach the TACO Method

If cold water immersion is not an option, the Tarp-Assisted Cooling Oscillation method for treating heat stroke sufferers can save lives on remote jobsites.

May 28 2023

Safety + Health Magazine | Trends in ... heat protection

Magid's Adrianna Carrera shares expert quotes on the latest trends in heat protection and the elements every heat safety program should have.

March 28 2023
Ultra Flexible & Breathable Level 3 Glove

Groundbreaking TPR formulation and design that delivers the highest level of impact protection while also allowing 9 times more airflow than a standard impact glove.

March 23 2023
USGlass Magazine | Keep It Cool
Eight Important Steps to Implement Heat Safety in Your Facility

March 17 2023
5 Safety Secrets to Make the Job Easier

At Magid Glove & Safety, Susan Punter takes on this important role as the manager of environmental health and safety. As a leading manufacturer and distributor in the industry whose mission is to keep workers safe, Magid asked Punter if she’d be willing to share her secrets with other managers and professionals across the nation. Here are five of Punter’s safety managers’ secrets to make the job easier.

March 15 2023
ISHN Magazine| Innovations in Hand Protection
Let’s compare our options to increase efficiency and comfort

March 3 2023
Sarah Anderson of Magid: 5 Things You Need To Create A Successful Career As A Product Manager

Sarah is the Senior Director of Marketing & Product Strategy at Magid. She has been in product management for 20 years and 10 of those years have been spent at Magid where she has built the Product Management function from the ground up. Her leadership, influence, and ability to execute have moved Magid to position itself as a leading innovator in the Safety Industry.

February 27 2023
Colorful PPE Makes a Difference in Industrial Workplaces

While color might seem like a non-vital style element, colorful PPE can help improve safety in industrial workplaces. For this reason, safety experts from national PPE manufacturer & distributor Magid Glove & Safety, suggest adding some color when choosing PPE this year.

February 20 2023
Work Glove Coating Provides Amplified Grip in Multiple Environments

Magid’s VersaTek coating is an intelligent and durable technology that adapts to almost any environment so workers can get the job done without having to sacrifice safety, comfort, grip, or dexterity.

February 15 2023
Prepare for New OSHA Enforcement Guidance with Free Safety Resources from Magid 

As employers prepare for the new OSHA enforcement guidance, safety experts from national PPE manufacturer and distributor Magid offer free resources to help keep workers safe and make the job easier.

February 6 2023
Tips for Working in Cold Weather

Stay safe outside and on the road with tips from Magid and more!

February 2 2023
Magid Glove & Safety named to Top Workplaces USA List for second consecutive year

Industry-leading PPE manufacturer and distributor, Magid Glove & Safety, has been named to the Top Workplaces USA list in the 500-999 employee company size category for the second consecutive year.

February 2 2023
Magid Named to Top Workplaces USA List

Magid Glove & Safety has been named to the Top Workplaces USA list in the 500-999 employee company size category for the second consecutive year. This award celebrates companies that prioritize a people-centered culture to create an exceptional place to work.

February 1 2023
Workplace Material Handling & Safety | You CAN Have It All
Safety, Comfort, Efficiency and Cost Savings in Hand Protection for the Busy Safety Professional.

January 27 2023
Coating Enhances Glove Grip in Multiple Environments

Workers can maintain natural hand movements when handling small parts with Magid's new VersaTek adaptive palm coating. 

January 18 2023
Magid Unveils VersaTek Work Glove Coating

Magid’s new VersaTek coating is an intelligent and durable technology that adapts to almost any environment so workers can get the job done without having to sacrifice safety, comfort, grip, or dexterity.

January 13 2023
4 tips for making the most of your 2023 PPE budget

With the new year comes new goals, and safety professionals know that smart budgeting is often an important factor in achieving those goals. Safety experts from Magid are sharing four tips to help safety professionals make the most of their 2023 PPE Budget.

December 13 2022
It’s Stressful Out There! Here’s How To Help Employees Manage

Safety experts at Magid, a national PPE manufacturer and distributor, recognize that stress management is a growing concern. To help companies keep workers safe and avoid hits to their bottom line, Magid is offering free resources from its Safety Matters® Resource Center.

December 6 2022
Glass Industry Vulnerable to Heat Stress Injuries and Deaths

Glass manufacturing and fabrication occur in hot work environments, and the facilities typically are not air-conditioned. A report published by the non-profit Public Citizen found that the failure of employers to mitigate the effects of heat stress on workers leads to “preventable heat-related illness, injury and fatalities and costs the U.S. economy $100 billion each year.”

December 1 2022
New report says illness, injury, fatalities, and $100 billion is the cost of heat stress inaction by employers each year

2022 report states that employers’ failure to mitigate the effects of heat stress on workers causes preventable heat-related illness, injury, fatalities, and costs the U.S. Economy $100 billion each year. In response, Magid offers free resources to help safety professionals protect their employees and their bottom line.

November 18 2022
Magid and CarbonX partner to co-brand Line of FR garments introducing Magid® FR by CarbonX®

Magid® FR by CarbonX® garments can withstand direct flame up to 20 times longer than competing FR garments without melting, igniting, or burning

November 4 2022
Top Workplaces 2022: At Magid Glove and Safety, an intentional approach to workplace culture attracts top talent

Chicago Tribune Names Magid Glove & Safety a Winner of The Chicagoland Top Workplaces Award For the Second Consecutive Year.

October 6 2022
EHS Daily Advisor|Understanding Heat Stress and Prevention Strategies

Speaking at the National Safety Council’s 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in San Diego last month, two experts detailed heat stress prevention strategies, staff education and training, and how to recognize when workers are suffering from heat stress.

October 1 2022
Turf Magazine Company|Leaders Create Their Own Silver Lining

National PPE manufacturer & distributor decided to make the most of two bad situations and transform high gas prices into a way to show appreciation for its valued employees.

September 25 2022
Safety + Health Magazine|Wear the Right PPE the Right Way

What’s new in eye and face protection? What do workers and safety pros need to know? Find out in this article. 


ISHN Magazine | Weather Monitors Gather Real-Time Heat Stess Readings on Your Jobsite
It’s paramount to know the exact temperature on your jobsite to protect workers in hot conditions. To keep workers protected, you need a measurement tool that will calculate the most accurate temperature of your jobsite.

September 1 2022
EHS Today|How to Protect Workers From Heat Stress

Learn the latest on occupational hazards and heat stress management plans from the Heat Safety & Performance Coalition’s President Margaret Morrissey.

August 28 2022
Safety + Health Magazine|Trends in Eye & Face Protection                                              What’s new in eye and face protection? What do workers and safety pros need to know? Find out in this article. 


Vehicle Service Pros | 3 Tips for Choosing Lightweight PPE
Keep workers cool and safe with these tips for choosing lightweight PPE

August 18 2022
OH&S Magazine | PPE Innovations - What's in It For You?
The safety industry continues to shift with the latest technology built to last.

 

August 5 2022
Supply Chain 24/7|Chicago Scholars and Magid award $20,000 Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship 

Scholarship awarded to Jones College Prep graduate, Sam Vargas

August 1 2022
Facility Safety Management| PPE for Battling Common Occupational Skin Condition in America

Tips and PPE for battling Contact Dermatitis in the workplace

July 28 2022
ISHN Magazine| Legislators & Labor Leaders Gather at Capitol Hill to Advocate for Heat Safety
United States legislators, labor leaders, PPE manufacturers, and safety experts met in Washington, D.C. to advocate for heat safety and the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act.

 


ISHN Magazine | 8 Steps to a Winning Heat Safety Plan
Together, 30 experts put together a simple 8-step safety plan with actionable solutions to reduce injuries in workspaces affected by heat stress.

 

June 26 2022
Safety + Health Magazine| Prevent Heat-Related Illness
Here's what safety professionals need to know about heatstroke and how to prepare for heat-related emergencies.

 

June 1 2022
ISHN Magazine| 8 Steps to a Winning Heat Safety Plan
30 heat safety experts came together in 2021 to create a simple 8-step heat safety plan. The plan covers all the bases of heat safety with actionable solutions you can start implementing today. 

 

May 29 2022
Safety + Health Magazine| Trends in Heat Protection
Adrianna Carrera, product management specialist for Magid, discusses OSHA NEP and heat safety planning with Safety+Health editor, Jennifer Yario.

 


OH&S Magazine | Cutting Edge Technology Can Protect Your Workers from Cutting Edges
New technologies in cut resistance are making it easier than ever to protect workers while keeping them comfortable and compliant.

 

April 21 2022
WGN Radio | Magid Offering $50,000 to Employees to Cover Gas Costs
Greg Cohen joined host Jon Hansen to talk about our initiative to help employees pay for gas.

 


ISHN Magazine | Extreme Heat Affects Workers in Many Ways, Both Long- and Short-Term
New research shows the effects of heat and humidity are more far-reaching and affect more body systems than we realized.

 


Window+Door | PPE Advancements for Safety, Comfort
Finding a balance between comfort and safety in the glass and fenestration industry

 


OH&S Magazine | The Many Costs of Neglecting Your Heat Safety Plan
It’s easy to think of heat stress as causing cramps, vomiting and even fainting. However, a severe heat illness like heat stroke can forever change or end a person’s life.