When it comes to electric arc flash protection, “layering” can be a cost-effective, practical way to clothe workers as they move between tasks with different hazard ratings.
By determining the three-dimensional structure of proteins at the atomic level, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered how some commonly used flame retardants, called brominated flame retardants (BFRs), can mimic estrogen hormones and possibly disrupt the body’s endocrine system.
For the past year True North has been working to develop fire resistant, high visibility, DragonWear brand for the Canadian market. We have already been producing hi-vis yellow FR apparel and now we are including hi-vis orange designed to comply with the the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z96 certification.
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PelicanProgram, Camfill APC and National Safety Apparel
August 4, 2013
A lightweight LED flashlight that goes from spot beam to flood beam in seconds, dust collector skid packages and FR apparel especially for women are this week’s top EHS-related products as featured on ISHN.com:
This much is clear after the first full day of ASSE’s Safety 2013 in Las Vegas talking to attendees and strolling the exhibits. We’ll call them the top 12 topics du jour: FR clothing market – 500K electricians and 269K power line installers should be wearing flame-resistant fabric clothing.
True North, the leading manufacturer of fire resistant fleece clothing, was awarded the 2013 North American APEX Award for their Briteline Fleece Jacket. Polartec® announced the 13 North American garments chosen for its annual APEX Awards.
The MVP of FR set to roll big at the Super Bowl of Safety
June 13, 2013
Bulwark, the world’s largest brand of flame resistant (FR) apparel, today announced the company’s plans to participate at the American Society of Safety Engineers’ Safety 2013 Conference in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Convention Center, June 24-27, 2013).
Featuring Flame-Resistant workwear specific to the needs of Canadian customers
June 11, 2013
Workrite Uniform Company, Inc., a leading provider of flame-resistant (FR) workwear worldwide, launches Workrite Canada including local sales representation, inventory and a distribution center which is all currently operational.