Occupational Safety and Health & Explosion Protection: The Winners of Category B at the GIT SECURITY AWARD 2025
The industry is alive - and more innovative than ever. Once again, users, readers, market participants and fans of certain products and solutions have made their choice, the winners have recently been announced and can now be admired and celebrated. Read here who wins a GIT SECURITY AWARD 2025 in safety and health at work and why.
This is the twentieth time since 2005 that GIT SECURITY International has presented this pioneering award for innovative, economical or influential products, solutions or services in the industry.
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1st Winner Category B: asecos with ION-Line Ultra
The ION-Line Ultra from Asecos is a safety storage cabinet for the active and passive storage of lithium-ion batteries.
It has been tested and approved in accordance with GS test principle EK5/AK4 for lithium cabinets and, with improved fire protection from the inside out and from the outside in, active flue gas management including smoke detection and extended monitoring functions with alarm forwarding, offers maximum safety when charging and storing lithium batteries, even in sensitive areas. The smoke-tight cabinet design with pressure relief opening in the head section and self-closing and automatically locking doors ensure effective containment of potential hazards. The accessible plinth enables evacuation to the outside.
The ION-Line Ultra safety storage cabinet has been tested and certified in accordance with GS principle EK5/AK4 22-01 for the active and passive storage of lithium-ion batteries. To obtain the GS mark, it has passed extensive inspections and tests. These include a fire resistance test from the outside to the inside in accordance with DIN EN 14470-1 and a fire resistance test from the inside to the outside in accordance with DIN EN 1363-2 as a theoretical basis. In addition, a smoke tightness test and proof of heating must be provided and a mechanical test and test of the safety elements in accordance with DIN EN 16121 and DIN EN 16122 must be passed, which includes the requirements and test procedures for safety, strength, stability and durability. All tests carried out and successfully passed comply with the current European requirements for product safety. GS certification corresponds to the current state of the art by prescribing defined tests in addition to the German Product Safety Act (ProdSG). Only safety storage cabinets for lithium-ion batteries that have been tested in accordance with this test standard and certified in accordance with the Product Safety Act may be labeled with the GS mark.
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2nd Winner Category B: Krause-Werk with Telescopic Step Ladders
The new Krause telescopic step ladders offer a safe solution for use in stairwells and areas with landings.
With extendable rail extensions, they adapt flexibly to obstacles. As versions that can be accessed from one or both sides, they offer easy handling and a stepless adjustment range of up to 1,150 mm. They have the conventional product benefits of Krause Stabilo ladders, such as safety rails, sturdy metal joints and D-shaped steps for safe standing and therefore also fulfil the requirements of TRBS 2121-2 for the use of steps as a workplace. Ideal for craftsmen and private users who regularly have to work at height, they offer stability and safety even on spiral staircases.
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3rd Winner Category B: GORE with EXTRAGUARD
Extraguard stands for a new upper technology for robust, waterproof, yet durably lightweight and comfortable Gore-Tex safety footwear.
When dry, the upper material is 40 % lighter than leather – and remains permanently light even in extremely wet conditions: It hardly absorbs any moisture from the outside. With Extraguard, Gore-Tex safety footwear do not need to be broken in; they are comfortably right from the start. For care and cleaning, spraying with water is sufficient, specific care products and regreasing are not necessary. The safety footwear will benefit workers who have to brave wet conditions – in construction and demolition, railroads, utilities or agriculture who are out and about in different terrain and in all weathers.
For the first time, the Gore-Tex Extraguard upper technology combines the advantages of robust leather and textile uppers – this is a technological revolution for safety footwear and a real breakthrough for more protection, comfort and minimal maintenance. the great response from manufacturers reflects the need in the market. The innovative technology also sets new standards in terms of sustainability and cost-effectiveness: Less chemicals and less water are used in the production of Extraguard upper technology compared to conventional uppers. CO2 emissions are significantly reduced. The material is very durable and requires hardly any maintenance.
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The winners of the categories
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