New Honeywell Headgear Combines Innovative Face and Respiratory Protection for Enhanced Worker Safety

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Honeywell (HON) has launched a new line of ergonomic headpieces, the Honeywell North® Primair 900 (PA900) Series, designed for face and respiratory protection in demanding work environments such as oil and gas and manufacturing. The PA900 series features lightweight, user-centered design that enhances comfort and safety, promoting compliance among workers. It includes an optimized airflow system, ensuring user comfort while working. The PA920 received the 2021 Red Dot Design Award for its functionality and design excellence. This product line supports Honeywell's commitment to workplace safety.

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• Launch of ergonomic Honeywell North® Primair 900 (PA900) Series headgear enhances worker safety.
• The PA920 model won the 2021 Red Dot Design Award, showcasing its market-leading design.
• Optimized airflow distribution ensures comfort and reduces eye dryness for users.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 4, 2021  /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) announced today a new line of ergonomic and lightweight headpieces that combine face and respiratory protection for challenging work environments such as oil and gas, chemical production and manufacturing worksites.

Honeywell North® Primair 900 (PA900) Series Headgear delivers an all-in-one eye, face, head and respiratory safety solution, providing ANSI-certified and NIOSH-approved protection for a range of applications.

"Keeping workers safe on the job requires innovative, user-centered personal protective equipment to drive user compliance, so that workers will wear their gear consistently and correctly to avoid workplace injuries," says Kristin Ware, senior product marketing manager, Honeywell Respiratory Protection. "Now, with our new PA900 series, workers can get the protection they need without sacrificing comfort or productivity." 

Oil and gas, chemical and manufacturing workers are often required to use powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) to protect them from inhaling harmful dust, vapors and gas. With the PA900 Series Headgear, Honeywell designers delivered a solution that allows users to perform their jobs, breathe comfortably and help users stay safe from workplace hazards. This new product is designed to make PAPR headgear lighter and more comfortable for the wearer because of its ergonomic design and is easy to put on and take off. Notably, the PA920 won a 2021 Red Dot design award, recognizing its best-in-class design and ability to marry functionality and safety.

With its optimized air-flow distribution, air can be kept away from the worker's face to avoid dry eyes or directed toward the face for cooling, making it easier to perform on the job tasks comfortably. The ratchet at the back of the headpiece is easy to grab and adjust to ensure a precise fit for various head sizes, even when wearing gloves. The anti-fog and anti-scratch visor provides clear visibility with downward and peripheral vision.

PAPRs are reliable, sustainable and deliver respiratory, face, eye and sometimes head protection depending on the headgear style. The PA900 Series Headgear offers a high degree of functionality and protection for workers in various work environments and is compatible with other personal protective equipment such as eyewear and hearing protection. For a fully integrated PAPR solution, the PA900 Series Headgear can be paired with the belt-mounted Honeywell North® Primair® 700 Series blower kit.

With long-standing expertise in respiratory protection and a deep understanding of worker needs, Honeywell engineers all types of respiratory protection solutions. Honeywell produces a range of respiratory protection products for workers, including NIOSH-approved N95 disposable respirators, reusable half masks and full facepiece respirators.

Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS) provides products, software and connected solutions that improve productivity, workplace safety and asset performance for our customers across the globe. We deliver on this promise through industry-leading mobile devices, software, cloud technology and automation solutions, the broadest range of personal protective equipment and gas detection technology, and custom-engineered sensors, switches and controls. For more information, please visit: sps.honeywell.com.

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

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FAQ

What is the new product launched by Honeywell?

Honeywell launched the Honeywell North® Primair 900 (PA900) Series headgear for face and respiratory protection.

When was the Honeywell headgear announced?

The announcement was made on October 4, 2021.

What industries can benefit from Honeywell's PA900 Series?

The PA900 Series is designed for use in oil and gas, chemical production, and manufacturing industries.

What award did the PA920 model receive?

The PA920 model received the 2021 Red Dot Design Award for excellence in design.

How does the PA900 Series improve worker safety?

The PA900 Series improves safety through ergonomic design, optimized airflow, and compliance-promoting features.