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DDM June 2026: Master festivals & events safely – PPE for setup, technology & open-air operations
Professionally protected at festivals, street parties & major events – with the deal of the month from Omniprotect The summer is starting –[...]
Allprotec Cut Preventer 5 – safety meets digitalization
Flexible. Safe. Digital. – the new cut-resistant glove with touchscreen function A quick glance at the tablet – and already the [...]
Spring Cleaning 2026: Work cleanly and clean safely with the right PPE
Effective cleaning in spring – how protective clothing and PPE ensure safety and better results With spring comes[…]
SARS-CoV-2: What is the difference between personal protective equipment and medical devices?
The corona crisis has led to confusion regarding the difference between personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical devices. Just think of the[...]
Sweaty hands? Not with the right undergloves
These days, it has become almost normal for gloves to be worn, not only at work, but also in the private sphere. Surely know[...]
Washing protective clothing – but how?
The care of protective clothing is much more complicated than employers and users often imagine. It is not just washing, but it[...]
The new Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745
Medical Devices Regulation – a brief overview The new Medical Devices Regulation came into force on 5 May 2017 (now with a transitional phase until 25.05.2021). From 26.05.2021, [...]
PRESS: "TAKE THE NEXT STEP" The next step for your working world!
Intelligent machines already control many manufacturing processes independently. This technological progress places new demands on the PPE of employees. ATLAS, together with the industry[...]
SRA, SRB and SRC: what does it mean?
Everyone has read it in an instruction manual for safety shoes, but many do not know what is behind these standards. Users (wearers of safety shoes) should[...]
PRESS: "Atlas" – The all-round talent for your working day
Dortmund, August 2020: Accidents at work caused by tripping, slipping and falling are not uncommon in the construction industry. Uneven soils, unstable weather conditions and substrates with varying textures are among them[...]
Protective clothing against bad weather
Protective clothing against bad weather is intended to protect the wearer against light rain, loose snow, heavy rain and wet snow. Such protective clothing complies with the standard[...]
Pruning roses correctly & safely with helpful hand protection
Spring, when forsythia blooms in the garden – usually at the end of March to the beginning of April – is the best time for rose pruning. But roses[...]
Corona tests under criticism - How good are they really?
At the moment, there is a lot of talk about the SARS-CoV-2 test. But what exactly happens during a SARS-CoV-2 test? There are some differences between PCR tests, self-tests and rapid antigen tests. […]