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.
Some of the sub-headlines to refer to are as follows.
Should you wear PPE outside the Arc Flash Protection Boundary? How do you determine the AFPB?
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How safe is blended clothing as PPE when doing electrical jobs? Read opinions from members before you buy…
“Are there any known occurrences where poly or blends have melted and/or caused injury when worn under level 0 ppe with a panel labeled at <1.2 cal?” Read more at http://arcflashforum.brainfiller.com/threads/3005/#post-14032
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OSHA formed an alliance with the Association of Energy Services Companies (AESC) to foster awareness of workplace safety and health and to educate workers … Read More...
Oil and gas drilling jobs are more susceptible to flash fires during certain operations. The need for Flame Resistant Clothing is emphasized in the new memorandum issued by OSHA and clarifies the need for citation. These updated enforcement guidelines will be of utmost help in your organization’s safety program.
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An arc flash is the sudden release of intense light and heat produced from an electric arc. An Arc Flash occurs during an arc fault, a type of electrical explosion or short circuit condition, which passes through a luminous bridge formed in a gap between two electrodes.
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This article from the StarTribune is very interesting concerning the US Navy and their work uniforms for sailors.
It goers to show how a lack of education can contribute to dangerous situations even for the Navy. Having performed certain burn tests the Navy has learned the risks involved in not wearing flame resistant clothing.
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Combustible dust occurrences may never be entirely eliminated from your workplace, although available equipment, procedures, and PPE can dramatically diminish its frequency and harmful consequences.
Combustible Dust Standards
Although OSHA has been stuck on the process of formulating rules about combustible dust, NFPA has been busy working on combustible dust standards. Likewise the development process of a new … Read More...
We would like to inform our customers of a couple of new styles of flame resistant coveralls that have been added to the website.
The two styles are made by Walls FR and are a good quality product with benefits for you as follows.
Walls Flame Resistant Cotton Blend Coveralls
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New style of coveralls added on April 03, 2013
This new style of 100% cotton coveralls are made for you with very good specifications. We have had great feedback from our customers who are pleased with the performance of this new style coverall and therefore are providing more information on the design.
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