Ergodyne Product Director Nate Bohmbach fields questions about PPE fit from OH&S Executive Editor David Kopf and an audience of safety professionals. Originally recorded in March of 2026, this conversation aims to address real-world challenges from safety managers, supervisors and decision-makers responsible for PPE selection and compliance. Why PPE fit for women is directly tied to risk and performance on the jobHow worker feedback improves PPE programsPractical steps to improve PPE fit ...

OSHA's updated and extended Heat National Emphasis Program (NEP) gives employers a clearer picture of what inspectors are evaluating when it comes to heat illness prevention. In this episode, Ergodyne's heat stress expert Lexi Hagler breaks down the key updates and practical steps safety managers can take to assess their programs before OSHA does. What changed in OSHA's updated Heat NEP and why it matters for employers?The key elements OSHA expects to see in an effective heat illness ...

In this episode of Radio Free Tenacity, we sit down with Nate Bohmbach, veteran PPE innovator and member of Ergodyne’s product team, to unpack the growing shift from traditional Type 1 hard hats to Type 2 safety helmets. Sparked by OSHA’s 2023 safety bulletin and their own internal transition, this trend has been gaining traction across high-risk worksites. We break down what’s driving the change, the resistance it’s facing on job sites, and how Ergodyne is designing Type 2 helmets that worke...

Heads up... there's a new bump cap standard and nobody has more insight into its development than Ergodyne President Greg Schrab. In this episode, he'll dive into: Why this new standard matters – Filling gaps in workplace head safety.Key features you need to know – Flexibility, performance and what sets it apart from other standards like Z89 + EN812.Bump caps vs. hard hats – What's the difference anyway? Tune in now for all that and more as Greg explains the latest head protection...

Often overlooked compared to outdoor work, indoor jobs can pose a heat stress risk, too. Lack of air conditioning and poor airflow can transform any indoor workspace into a sweatbox, with environments like foundries, refineries, welding shops, and mills being particularly hazardous. In this episode, we'll discuss how heavy-duty PPE, such as welding helmets, coveralls, and hazmat suits, further exacerbate these risks, and explore whether cooling PPE can effectively combat these challenges.

When heat stroke hits, irreversible cell damage can set in if the temperature isn't brought down fast — within a 30-minute window. Special guest Lexi Engelbert will demonstrate how one simple body cooling method can save lives.

The truth is, thermal ratings are a performance guide, not gospel—the best direction is available through exhaustive testing and consideration of three major factors. In this episode you'll get to know: What three main factors go into temperature ratings for thermal gearWhy temperature ratings are not as straight forward as you'd likeHow to choose the best thermal gearFeatured Guest: Claudia Weber, Queen of Cold Stress Circumspection, Ergodyne

In this quick-hitting episode we’ll take you through the essentials of staying warm & productive in cold working environments. Plus, we’ll hit you with a winter work fact that’ll shock you to the core. Ok, maybe that’s being a bit dramatic, but still, we wouldn’t have guessed it ourselves.

As the pioneer in tool tethering, Ergodyne has a long history of innovation in the category, and the Squids 3745 Tool Grip and Tether Attachment Point might be their most clever solution to date. Nate Bohmbach, Product Director at Ergodyne and Chair of the Dropped Object Prevention Group at ISEA, joins the pod to give you the scoop. In this episode, you'll get to know: The challenges and pain points of tethering screw and nut driversHow end user feedback helped solve those pain pointsHow thi...

In September of 2021, the US Department of Labor announced enhanced, expanded measures to protect workers from hazards of extreme heat, indoors and out. Those measures included the launch of a rulemaking process to develop a workplace heat standard and deployment of a National Emphasis Program (NEP). The NEP is the agency's first-ever nationwide enforcement measure specifically targeting heat-related hazards and greenlights heat-related inspections on worksites. In this episode you'll g...