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ISHN Weekly News Round Up

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Two federal agencies clash over explosion investigation
June 1, 2013
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Wal-Mart workers poured hazardous materials down sewers and the CSB clashes with the ATF over fertilizer plant explosion investigation in this edition of the weekly news roundup.


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Arc flash statistics

400 fatalities a year
May 31, 2013
By Dave Johnson
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Statistics have been compiled from various sources and present a sobering picture of arc flash incidents in the USA.


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The FR clothing experience

Consider comfort, fit, protection & durability
May 9, 2013
By Robert Whittenberger and Emily Woodward
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When it comes to arc flash/flame-resistant clothing, research has shown that comfort, fit, protection and durability are key drivers of product contentment.


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Maintain enterprise-wide communication & reduce arc flash exposure

May 9, 2013
By Randy Durick
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One of the most prevalent and dangerous hazards affecting essential manufacturing-related enterprise and connectivity is arc flash.


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IRISS announces grand opening of global headquarters on the Inaugural Global Industry Day April 3rd

April 4, 2013
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IRISS Hosts Over 130 People at Their Grand Opening and the Official Reading of the Proclamation Naming April 3rd as Global Industry Day by Manatee County Commissioner, Vanessa Baugh


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INVISTA acquires US-based flame resistant apparel company

TECGEN brands bring new category expertise to INVISTA
March 26, 2013
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INVISTA has acquired Ashburn Hill Corp., associated intellectual property—including the TECGEN® brands—and a manufacturing operation in Texas.


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Workers need a thorough understanding of NFPA 70

October 5, 2012
By Robert Clark
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Electrical safety is a serious issue. Every month, OSHA names on its website companies cited and fined for non-compliance with electrical safety guidelines.


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Dual-hazard knits

October 5, 2012
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Workrite Uniform Company, Inc. has introduced a line of knits representing completely new styling in a leading-edge fabric, TenCate Tecasafe® Plus.


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Get FR Smart

Not all flame-resistant fabrics are the same
September 6, 2012
By Brian Cormican
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A word of caution about personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers who are routinely exposed to direct flame, extreme heat, molten metal, hot liquids or arc flash


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In a flash…

Labels, PPE, NFPA compliance training & visual access are keys to prevent arc flash
August 1, 2012
By Steve Stephenson
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The nature of electricity is unlike anything else: invisible and unpredictable.


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A Safety Manager’s Guide to Dust Compliance

On demand This webinar will provide an overview of the standards that are providing safety managers a blueprint for compliance. During the NFPA Standards review component, NFPA 652, NFPA 654, NFPA 61 and other relevant Combustible Dust and Combustible Metals Dust Standards will be highlighted and discussed.

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ISHN's June issue features a number of articles on heat stress, fall protection systems, safety management, and body protection tips.

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