Every year the concerns of how to properly use insect repellent while wearing FR clothing are brought forward. Therefore and for your reference following is some helpful information on this topic.
The problem is that the active ingredient DEET that is is utilized in the insect repellents is highly flammable. Yes the DEET is a hazard when it
… Read More...Three deaths that did not need to happen are being attributed to the use of an open-flame heater which probably started the fire. The company (Dan D Drilling) apparently knew this was hazardous and had already been in violation with OSHA and was cited in June 2011.
Without basic training in place for chemical and physical hazards of … Read More...
Breathable polypropylene disposable coveralls help keep you from overheating and are a great low cost limited use coverall for protection from dirt, grime or other dry particulates.
Economical and disposable is what makes the 30 gram Spun bond the right choice to keep you clean and protect your costlier garments for other work tasks. When dealing with non-hazardous … Read More...
Why is it that some FR clothing is rating with an ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value) and some arc rated clothing is rated with an EBT (Energy Breakopen Threshold) rating?
The answer is as follows:
An Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) is defined as the arc incident energy required to cause the onset of second-degree burn. The higher … Read More...
The need for flame resistant clothing (FRC) to help keep our workers safe in the oil and gas and electrical industries is on the rise along with improvements in safety standards and fabric enhancements. Growth in personnel in these Industries has increased significantly providing the demand for more protective and comfortable FR clothing.
As the Standards have evolved … Read More...
Amplitude 88/12 cotton/nylon permanent fire and arc resistant coveralls along with wildland firefighting suits.
The style G1.717 amplitude coveralls have all the features you would expect in a deluxe style coverall. With a total of 8 pockets along with pen pockets in the right places and a tool pocket on right leg allows this design to be right … Read More...
Safety Protection Warehouse would like to introduce yet another line of Nomex coveralls available out of our Edmonton distribution.
For your personal preference there is the economy Nomex coveralls style G2.123 that have a low price tag and the deluxe style G2.797 that offers more features such as closures over the chest pockets and a collar that stands … Read More...
Wool coveralls made in the Bodyshield fabric are provided especially for the aluminum industry in smelters such as Rio Tinto Alcan and Alcoa to provide molten metal splash protection and flame resistance. The wool allows the molten aluminum to “roll” off the fabric which results the metal not being able to penetrate the fabric and also reduces the … Read More...
For our Canadian customers we would like to announce the addition of a new style of 100% polyester wicking traffic safety t-shirts.
The 776 style made by Big K has a breast pocket and 4″ 3M reflective tape. Meets CSA Z96-02 Class 2 Level 1 in the colour black and CSA Z96-02 Class 2 Level 2 in the … Read More...
Further to the last blog post on helping to land that job in the oil patch.
Being involved in a job interview can make one nervous and you may think that you might not be accepted for the job. You should consider the fact that for the most part employers tend to choose the person that fits the … Read More...
