GOBLIN™ Invades World of Asphalt

World of Asphalt 2009 was a major success for Neuwaukum Industries Inc. (NII) and GOBLIN™ Hard Hat Safety Mirrors! The "GOBLIN™ Effect" swept through the tradeshow floor and created believers out of everyone including representatives from DOTs, OSHA, ARTBA, FHWA, Lane, Granite, Lafarge, APAC and large construction companies from 16+ other countries, and the list goes on.

We were also thrilled to see GOBLIN™ Hard Hat Safety Mirrors pictured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Seattle Times as part of their post-show coverage.

At the Work Zone Safety Conference, held in conjunction with World of Asphalt, we learned that nearly 40% of all work zone fatalities are the result of flaggers and/or workers being struck by vehicles or mobile equipment. We also learned the proposed ANSI A10.47 standards on Work Zone Safety will include recommendations that workers and flaggers exposed to moving vehicles/equipment be equipped with hard hat mounted mirrors. NII is thrilled to help employers nationwide meet these best practice standards.

If you were unable to join us at the WOA tradeshow come check us out: April 1st at the Governor's Industrial Safety & Health Conference in Puyallup, WA. Experience the "GOBLIN™ Effect" for yourself.





What are GOBLIN™ Hard Hat Safety Mirrors?

On October 18, 1999, Kim Vendl was killed when a dump truck, moving about 5 mph, backed over her without any warning. In response, WAC 296-155-305 was born recommending use of hard hat mounted rear-view mirrors "to warn and protect from traffic and equipment approaching from behind." Neuwaukum Industries Inc. became a front-runner in this campaign to save lives and reduce injuries by introducing the GOBLIN™ Hard Hat Safety Mirrors. These hard hat mounted mirrors expand the wearer's "peripheral vision zone"™ and greatly improve their safety in the work zone. Designed by a team of award winning engineers, safety specialists, and materials experts, our product grew out of the necessity for "active" safety gear. Learn More.

Each Month Meet an NII Associate
This month we are pleased to introduce you to
Jake Rudnick, our National Sales Manager.


Let me brag about Jake for a second because he won’t do it himself. Jake spends every waking moment spreading the word about the “Goblin™ Effect” to anyone and everyone. Jake has made it his personal mission to save lives and prevent injuries in work zones. His title says "Sales", but he spends a lot of his time researching, networking, building relationships and investing in people’s lives. If you are one of Jake’s customers you can attest to his integrity and sincerity, and I bet you are a customer/friend for life!

When Jake isn't selling
GOBLIN™ Hard Hat Safety Mirrors he is fishing or driving his Jeep in the woods around Enumclaw, WA. He's also getting ready to marry the love of his life. To contact Jake: jakerudnick@hardhatmirror.com or 360-825-1505.





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