Have you heard the term “FR clothing” and asked yourself, “What does the ‘FR’ stand for?” The ‘FR’ in FR clothing means ‘flame resistant.’ By definition, flame resistance is the ability of a material, in this case clothing, to self extinguish once the ignition source is removed. It also prevents the spread of flames.
3M introduces a new line of quality disposable apparel to help protect workers. 3M™ Protective Coveralls help provide protection against light liquid splashes and sprays, and harmful dusts present in the industrial workplace.
This special report on hand protection in the workplace covers all the topics you’ll need to make the right glove choices. Articles by experts discuss the pros versus the cons of ambi gloves, how to understand cut-resistance materials, and how the density of knit and gauge plays a role in the level of protection offered by gloves.
Because a number of safety standards are available for fall protection equipment manufacture and use, it can be difficult to determine which standard should be followed, depending on the work being performed and the type of structure involved.
To make sure it is safe for you to wear a respirator, your employer must pay for you to have a medical evaluation (unless you’re using a disposable dust respirator that is not required). You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire for a doctor or health care practitioner to check.
Multi-gas detectors are used in confined spaces where gas concentrations build quickly, as well as for hazmat response, search-and-rescue missions, post-inspection fire safety and more.
Users of fixed-site detection systems now range from sophisticated safety pros all the way to workers with little or no background in such systems. Knowing what type of sensor is needed and where the sensors should be placed will be valuable information to any user.
A faceshield that has been hit and cracked by flying material fragments may be completely compromised due to its lack of toughness despite its remaining potential for chemical resistance.
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