Respiratory protection - Articles - Page 30

Welders need head-to-toe protection

December 4, 2013

Welding operations are performed in a wide variety of industries, from manufacturing and construction, to oil and gas, and repair and maintenance.

North Carolina Labor Department recognizes Monroe company

Scott Safety certified as a Carolina Star program participant for exemplary safety & health program

November 8, 2013

The N.C. Department of Labor certified Scott Safety as a participant in the Carolina Star Program. State Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry attended a ceremony at the company’s Monroe facility on Oct. 28 to present company officials with the Carolina Star flag and a certificate.

“N95 Day:” NIOSH campaigns to promote proper use and selection of respirators

November 6, 2013

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health declared September 5 (9/5 - get it?) as N95 Day.

Understand weld fume management needs

Al Hilbert

November 4, 2013

Increases in the stringency of regulations and recommendations for controlling weld fume continue to affect the ways companies seek to maintain compliance and ensure the safety of employees.

Effectiveness of respirator programs make all the difference

Sally J. Smart

November 4, 2013

When effective engineering controls and work practice control measures are not feasible, or while they are being implemented or evaluated, respiratory protection may be required to achieve this objective.

PPE

Top products of the week

Honeywell, Magid, Workrite and Larson

October 27, 2013

FR workwear that keeps you warm, a footwear accessory that helps prevent slip and falls and pink PPE are among the top products of the week as featured on ISHN.com:

New Elipse® Half Mask

October 22, 2013

GVS is a worldwide leading Manufacturer for filters in the Medical, Automotive and Industrial sectors. GVS has been launching in the US Market a very innovative new Half Mask, the Elipse® , claiming to be the most compact one of the market.