Woodland Wear, LLC. (formerly doing business as Woodland Workwear) is pleased to announce the official launch of its new company brand name, THRIVE Workwear Co. All marketing communications, product branding and day-to-day business dealings will be conducted under the new THRIVE Workwear Co. brand name.
One would expect subzero temperatures in the Arctic Circle and understand the need for a coat, but employees working in a 40-degree-below-zero Fahrenheit freezer at Birds Eye Foods Inc. in Darien were left in the cold. An investigation by OSHA found that the company expected employees to work in extreme temperatures without properly insulated personal protective equipment*.
From OSHA’s final rule for electric power generation, transmission and distribution standard: Paragraph (l)(8)(v) of § 1910.269 requires employers, in certain situations, to select protective clothing and other protective equipment with an arc rating that is greater than or equal to the incident heat energy estimated under § 1910.269(l)(8)(ii).
USA Today reports that “Hospital workers treating Ebola patients should wear double sets of gloves, disposable hoods with full face shields and special masks, according to strengthened guidelines issued” last night by the CDC. CDC Director Thomas Frieden “said all health workers also should undergo ‘rigorous training’ and practice in putting on and taking off PPE in a systematic way that reduces their risk of infection.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all persons entering the patient’s room should wear at least gloves, gown (fluid resistant or impermeable), eye protection (goggles or face shield) and a face mask.
New lightweight, breathable and moisture-wicking women's flame-resistant uniform shirt and coverall are available in extra small to plus sizes
September 18, 2014
INVISTA's TECGEN® brand, an innovative manufacturer of flame-resistant (FR) fabric and garments, introduces a new collection tailored specifically for a woman's build to help eliminate the inconvenience and hazard of wearing poorly fitted FR apparel on the job.
The Safetyflex® Jacket with Detachable Hood and Inner Cuffs, style J41248, is available in sizes S – 5XL. Made to resist industrial-strength acids, caustics and other chemicals
Tingley Rubber Corporation, a leading supplier of protective footwear and clothing, is excited to announce the addition of the Safetyflex® Jacket with Detachable Hood and Inner Cuffs, style J41248, in sizes S – 5XL. “The innovative design on the hood connection points permits the use of a detachable hood while preserving the integrity of the splash suit,” said Robert N. Petersen, Product Manager for Tingley Rubber.
High visibility was the theme in this week’s top EHS-related products of the week - in both an affordable, easy-to-locate spill response kit and heavy duty rain wear for workers.