“We are always looking for ways to help our users get their work done faster and more efficiently, while keeping users safe. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical on jobsites, but many of the current solutions on the market have experienced very little change over time. Users have had only incremental improvements to solutions that already lack versatility, flexibility, and durability. This lack of innovation has led some users to resort to altering their jobsite protection to maximize productivity at the expense of safety,” said Zach Richman, Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “Milwaukee® intends to disrupt the personal safety market with solutions designed for the challenges users face and offer new features they’ve demanded for years.”Hard Hats One of the most common problems with current hard hats is that they aren’t built with the versatility to support critical accessories and PPE. To incorporate additional accessories, users frequently modify their hard hats by drilling holes and using zip ties, ultimately risking the overall integrity of the hard hat as a result. Milwaukee strategically designed their new hard hats to adapt to the jobsite. The hats feature a BOLT™ Hard Hat Headlamp Mount that enables users to easily secure their headlamp to the front or back of their hard hat without having to strap it in. With this feature, users can utilize their headlamp and other accessories simultaneously. The hard hats also feature six total accessory slots—four BOLT™ accessory slots and two universal accessory slots, allowing users to customize their hard hat for the application. A ratcheting suspension lets users quickly adjust their hard hat. All hard hats are type 1 and offered in both Class C and Class E,* as well as full brim and front brim.Safety Glasses Milwaukee is also introducing three lines of eye protection: Safety Glasses, Performance Safety Glasses, and Performance Safety Glasses with Gasket. All eye protection will be available in both clear and tinted models. The Safety Glasses are equipped with anti-fog and anti-scratch lenses to ensure that users’ vision stays unobstructed on the jobsite, and a flexible nose bridge provides a better, more comfortable fit. As a step up in productivity and durability, the Performance Safety Glasses provide fog-free lenses and military-grade impact protection above the Z87.1 ANSI rating† for projectile protection. Finally, the Performance Safety Glasses with Gasket feature a removeable gasket that protects users from debris. They also feature fog-free, military-impact lenses and are available in clear and polarized models to protect against glare.High Visibility Safety Vests The High Visibility Performance Safety Vest comes complete with 15 reinforced pockets, a clear ID holder, and a zippered rear tablet pocket that enables users to carry more. The vest has a comfortable padded collar and a reinforced pass-through for fall protection. Alongside the High Visibility Performance Safety Vest, Milwaukee will also have a High Visibility Safety Vest that comes complete with 10 pockets. Both vests are offered in both yellow and orange and is Type R Class 2 Rated.‡ They will also be available in a CSA/ANSI version.§Respirators For increased comfort and productivity on the jobsite, Milwaukee’s new N95 Valved Respirators (with and without Gasket) come equipped with a valve that reduces heat inside by 10 degrees. For an improved fit, the respirators are equipped with soft, adjustable straps and a flexible nose bridge. The N95 Valved Respirator with Gasket incorporates a comfortable, tight-sealing gasket for an even better fit.Hearing Protection Milwaukee’s new Ear Plugs and Reusable Corded Ear Plugs offer all day comfort. The Ear Plugs are made of soft, comfortable foam and the reusable corded ear plugs are made of soft silicone. Designed with a tapered shape for a better fit, the Ear Plugs expand quickly to minimize downtime on the jobsite. The Reusable Corded Ear Plugs are corded for easy access and have a quick-fit design for fast use. The Ear Plugs are rated to an NRR of 32dB and the Reusable Corded Ear Plugs are rated to an NRR of 26dB.ǁImpact-Resistant Gloves A step up from Milwaukee's current Demolition Gloves, the new Impact Demolition Gloves are built with enhanced TPR on the back of the fingertips and palms. With an ANSI/ISEA Level 2 Impact Rating, these gloves offer protection for users at high risk of hand and finger injury. The new standard creates clear definitions for full back of hand protection. Rounding out Milwaukee’s line of cut-resistant gloves, new High-Visibility Polyurethane Dipped Gloves will be available in ANSI cut levels 2, 3, and 4. ¶ They incorporate a breathable, lightweight back for better fit and a nitrile reinforcement between the thumb for better protection. The final addition in the new expansion is the Goatskin Leather Glove. It is created with comfortable top grain goatskin leather and a reinforced palm for a longer life. Milwaukee Tool’s new personal safety solutions are designed to provide users with all-day comfort, ultimate durability and the best protection—without sacrificing jobsite productivity. For more information on Milwaukee® Safety Gear or to view the entire line, please visit www.milwaukeetool.com/ppe.