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4 steps for building an AR/FR winter layering system

Start with the basics

December 6, 2018

Creating a safe work environment is the sum total of many different parts. Elements such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures must be viewed through the lens of environmental considerations to ensure workers are safe on a jobsite.

Products from the December 2018 issue

December 5, 2018

Although emerging occupational safety and health products can help make your job easier and keep your workers safer, keeping up with new developments in the field can be challenging. ISHN helps you save time by gathering all of the OSH product information and presenting it in a quick, easy format.

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.

Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E compliance

How to structure an electrical PPE program

Wired for safety

August 21, 2018

By its directive, the electrical safety standard, NFPA 70E®, calls upon employers, contractors and employees to work together and, through an expanded risk assessment, clearly define a means by which compliance can be achieved for the protection of all involved.

NFPA 70E® provides a comprehensive & effective program

Spark safety improvements

Sergio Pessoa

August 20, 2018

The total cost of safety cannot be underestimated. A life is priceless. Direct costs such as worker’s compensation, medical and legal expenses, and indirect safety costs such as training, accident investigation, implementation of corrective measures, lost productivity, equipment and property repairs add up quickly.

NFPA 70E 2018 breaks new boundaries

Assessing risks, preventing errors, building a culture

Dave Johnson

August 3, 2018

The 2018 edition of NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, addresses issues that should be put into practice at any workplace. New voluntary requirements and guidance cover risk assessment, the hierarchy of controls, human error, job safety planning, management systems, work performance and workplace culture.

Westex by Milliken: Our newest white paper is now available

June 18, 2018

Here's a quick look inside: The two types of AR clothing programs Task Based and Daily Wear defined How recent changes to NFPA 70E make Daily Wear a compelling means to achieve maximum compliance

Answers to four questions on the NFPA® 70E®

Interpreting compliance requirements

Mark H. Stromme

June 4, 2018

It seems the same questions are asked every time a new addition of the National Fire Protection Association’s 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E) comes out.

4 warnings of welding fume problems

Check health concerns, air quality standards, fume build-up and equipment

Jon Ladwig

June 1, 2018

Many manufacturers use one of two options to clear the air of welding fumes – filter the dirty air and recirculate clean air inside the facility, or exhaust the dirty air outside and provide clean replacement air from outside.

Energized Equipment Update: Reviewing the NFPA 70E 2018 changes

Wesley J. Maertz

May 16, 2018

Changes in the NFPA 70E 2018 edition include new guidelines for selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) and an emphasis on the hierarchy of controls for risk assessment. Here are the key NFPA 70E changes that EHS leaders need to know.