For many years the NFPA 70E referred to the term FR to mean flame resistant for clothing in circumstances when a person could be subject to an ignition source and the clothing would self-extinguish once a person is removed from the flame source.
In the 2012 edition of the NFPA 70E the term AR (arc rated) was introduced … Read More...
When purchasing arc rated and flame resistant rainwear it can be confusing when you are not sure about what test method applies to your work environment.
It can be attractive to buy based on lower cost garments but they can be mis-leading by the test methods associated with the rainwear.
For instance some rainwear are labelled as being … Read More...
Many people we find just take it for granted that their flame resistant clothing will protect them as the FR fabric is made to self extinguish but that’s once it’s removed from the flame source.
However when a garment becomes so soiled in flammable substances like oil and gas the garment itself becomes a fuel source.
For those … Read More...
Royer 8” Safety Boots with External Metatarsal Protector
Available in Kitimat B.C.
httpwww.coverallsale.ca/royer-8-safety-boots-with-external-metatarsal-protector.html
For those work procedures that require extra top of foot protection with a external metatarsal protector and an 8 inch boot. These boots also come with a lighter weight aluminum toe and the outsole is Electric shock resistant.
Fall arrest body harnesses and lanyards are available at a lot of places but are they in stock when you need them the most? Like yesterday?
Well that’s where you need a supplier you always has stock on hand and if not can locate the fall arrest body harnesses and lanyards from a group of affiliated suppliers.
Where … Read More...
How you choose to wear secondary flame resistant clothing to keep you as safe as possible in the workplace is something that is not always thought of as usually the main concern is that a person has the correct ppe on.
This is a question that may not have been given much thought but here are some reasons … Read More...
Thermal hazards in the workplace such as flash fire and arc flash result in signification injuries, loss of life and hardship for too many people.
By providing some insight on the types of industrial equipment and supplies that contribute to flash fire and arc flash occurrences this can help keep your people safe.
It is hoped that by … Read More...
The Oil and Gas industry is a vital sector that supports many workers and economies. It is also no secret that working in the oil and gas industry, particularly in production and the field do have its safety concerns. There are many areas of the industry that are hazardous to employees and is the reason why it is … Read More...
There are two common safety standards that workers in the Oil & Gas Industry adhere to — NFPA 2112 and NFPA 2113.
The NFPA 2112 specifies the minimum performance requirements and test methods for flame resistant fabrics and components and is an essential standard for manufacturers and certifying agencies. The standard provides the minimum requirements for the design … Read More...
