From time to time users of flame-resistant (FR) clothing are left confused as to what to wear under their FR garments. One of the issues that many users may find in industries that require FR clothing, is that long sleeved shirts are required and it may become uncomfortable to wear under clothing especially in the warmer seasons. If … Read More...
The discussion about how flame resistant clothing related to the welding industry is an interesting one, from which numerous questions may arise. There are certain aspects that one needs to understand when looking into this area. Protection is a primary concern for welders as their job often includes some risks and possible flame/burn injuries. With this in mind, … Read More...
A comprehensive guide in understanding Arc Flash released by the Workplace Safety Awareness Council under grant number SH-16615-07-60-F-12 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It details many things about Arc Flash including what causes arc flash, factors that determine the severity of an arc flash injury, results from an arc flash, ways to … Read More...
“OSHA officials want to require electronic submission of illness and injury reports to the agency to improve tracking of the data. The proposal, announced Nov. 7, was spurred by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual Occupational Injuries and Illnesses report, which estimates that three million workers were injured on the job in 2012.”
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Failure to abate means that the company failed to correct a previously cited error from OSHA including hazard, condition or practice that pose danger … Read More...
“What is NFPA 2112? The National Fire Protection Association 2112 Standard provides minimum requirements for the design, construction, evaluation, and certification of flame-resistant garments … Read More...
The Mine Safety and Health Administration – MSHA issued an alert on prevention of fires and explosions in mines during the coming winter months.
Winter Alert 2013:
PREVENTING FIRES & EXPLOSIONS
“Most coal mine gas and dust explosions occur during the fall and winter. During the winter months, cold air entering mines causes mine surfaces to dry out. … Read More...
NOMEX® completely keeps you safe from fires of whatever source. NOMEX® is intrinsically resistant to flames. With built in flame resistance in the chemical structures of its fibers, the protection it gives you can‘t be washed or worn away.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OF DUPONT NOMEX® BRAND FIBER HELPS REFINERY WORKER ESCAPE FLASH FIRE
When Marvin Staben, a Colorado Refining … Read More...
Four common myths or misconceptions about NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace created by the National Fire Protection Association) are discussed … Read More...
The new Hazard Communication Standard provides that employers shall train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format by December 1, 2013.
This may be of concern to those requiring to know the new labeling elements and a new format for Safety Data Sheets.
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