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Should you rent or buy work uniforms?

Budget, use and space constraints should be considered when choosing uniforms for your organization.

May 22, 2019

Uniforms are the unsung heroes of the workplace. They give team members a sense of pride and unity. They contribute to a polished, professional appearance for the organization as a whole. And they can even help protect employees against potentially life-threatening hazards.

arc flash protection clothing maintenance

Maximize care, maintenance and use of FR clothing

AR/FR PPE goes through daily wear and tear rigors. Here are keys to ensuring the longevity of your investment.

Scott Francis

May 1, 2019

In creating an AR/FR PPE program, you should dedicate a fair amount of time researching, selecting and sourcing quality garments to protect your employees. Time is spent on the front end to make sure that the proper garment is designed in order to comply with industry standards and provide acceptable wearer comfort.

Combustible dust FAQs

Know the hierarchy of risk controls to effectively mitigate hazards

Scott Francis

February 1, 2019

Combustible dust is present in a variety of industries and is the precursor to a serious hazard. This hazard's often-destructive nature makes it vitally important to understand. When accounting for the hazard, several questions arise, highlighting the true complexities of combustible dust.

Selection, care & use of FR garments

NFPA 2113 standard spells it out for you

Dave Johnson

January 18, 2019

NFPA 2113: Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire (latest edition 2015, next revision 2020) guides you to avoid risks associated with incorrect selection, use, and maintenance, as well as contamination and damage of flame-resistant (FR) garments.

NFPA-70E®-2018 Standard for Electrical Safety for Employee Workplaces®

2019 top standards- NFPA Voluntary Standards

NFPA 70E electrical safety standard

NFPA-70E®-2018 Standard for Electrical Safety for Employee Workplaces®

January 3, 2019

NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® provides requirements for establishing a workplace that is safe from unacceptable risks associated with using electricity while working. Safety processes, policies, procedures and program controls reduce the risks associated with using electricity to an acceptable level.

Protective clothing for extreme environments doesn’t have to be uncomfortable

No need to be miserable

M.B. Sutherland

October 8, 2018

While protecting against a hazard is your first and most obvious concern when choosing protective clothing, it might be just as important to consider the environment. If workers are uncomfortable, they can be tempted to cut corners on safety.

FR protection is effective, comfortable & stylish

No sacrifices necessary

Mark Saner

September 24, 2018

Producing flame-resistant (FR) fabrics dates back to around 450 B.C. when textiles made from asbestos, which was known to have fire-resistant properties, were used to wrap the bodies of the deceased before they were placed on funeral pyres.

Designing a multi-hazard FR PPE program for petroleum refineries

Expect the Unexpected

September 18, 2018

Petroleum refineries are laden with various thermal and chemical hazards. Adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) is instrumental in providing a safe work environment for employees to complete the task at hand.

Save lives & reduce injury with FR/AR workwear

Burned in a flash

Mary Padron

July 11, 2018

Workplace burn injury and fatalities are frequently the result of the worker’s clothes catching on fire from two primary workplace hazards: flash fire and electric arc flash also referred to as “thermal incidents.”

FR clothing tips for sweltering weather

High temps don’t mean hot clothes

Mark Saner

July 10, 2018

With warmer weather comes an increased risk of heat stress. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015 alone, exposure to environmental heat led to 37 work-related deaths and another 2,830 injuries and illnesses that involved days away from work.