EVENTS: A+A 2017 REVIEW
A BURNING ISSUE: FIRE PREVENTION
As the most important sectoral platform worldwide for
personal protective equipment and protective workwear,
A+A showcased everything revolving around modern
firefighters protective clothing as well as the entire
spectrum of personal protective equipment for firefighters;
head, eye, body, hand, foot, ear, breathing and rope
protection.
Also on display were the preventative measures
and concepts that can help to prevent accidents, major
disasters and rescue missions, and how firefighters are
trained in realistic conditions and real fires.
The Future of Work is Now
From smart skin sensors and the measuring of vital
parameters to back-friendly exoskeletons and smart fleet
management, data glasses and sensor-controlled fall
protection, the future of work is now.
This was made clear by the new A+A Highlight Route,
while across the exhibition halls, renowned exhibitors like
3M, BORNACK, Honeywell, Uvex , JSP and the Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health of the German
Social Accident Insurance (Institut für Arbeitsschutz
der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung – IFA)
presented highlights focusing on ‘Smart PPE’, ‘Digitalisation
of Work’ and ‘Digital Applications and Solutions’; from
prototypes to mass-produced products.
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