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Flame Resistant Fabrics Clothing Basics

Employers must perform a hazard risk analysis for employees that work on or near energized parts or equipment. If the assessment determines that energies available are over 2 cal/cm2, then protective clothing (or clothing systems) shall be worn that has an arc rating equal to or greater than the anticipated level of energy. Just meeting the standards is not enough.


MSA Altair 4x with Xcell Gas Detector

Workers who face potentially dangerous situations deserve the best precision available. The Altair 4x multigas detector is as tough and functional as it looks. Built on durability: A rugged housing provides unsurpassed durability, including the ability to survive a 20ft drop.


MSA DRIFIRE Flame Resistant Clothing

DRIFIRE FR Apparel’s ongoing innovation in flame-resistant fabric design provides optimal moisture management and comfort in flame-resistant work wear. DRIFIRE FR Apparel redefines flame-resistant apparel by delivering superior wicking, fast drying, and odor control performance without use of topical finishes or harmful chemical additives.


LIVES LOST: The Case for AEDs in Your Community

Automated external defibrillator (AED) use can make the difference between life and death.


Safety Training - Blended Learning Catalog 2010

More than 250,000 training professionals have relied on DuPont Sustainable Solutions to help protect workers, boost productivity and improve profitability.


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HEPA Vacuum Cleaners Play Critical Role in EPA's Lead RRP

In 2008, in order to curb the occurrence of lead-related diseases, the EPA issued 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart E, also known as the Lead RRP.


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Wisconsin Creamery Combats Dusty Whey Powder

Ellsworth Co-op Creamery (Ellsworth, WI) processes 1.3 million pounds of milk a day along with fine and dusty whey powder that settles on the floor, ceilings, and machinery.


National Safety Apparel FR Control Tee

The FR Control Tee has the ability to interact with your body to help balance temperature by absorbing, storing and releasing the heat that you produce and more importantly, maintaining a comfort zone for the wearer.


How to Improve Workplace Eye Safety: 7 Simple Best-practice Tips

The CDC reports 2000 workplace eye injuries per day. Almost $4 billion in lost wages and productivity were the result in a recent year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Seen simple-to-institute tips from research studies and safety professionals could make an immediate and lasting impact.


Reducing Eye Injuries in the Workplace: A Study of Personal Protective Eyewear and Antifog

Independent research studies indicate fogging as a factor in safety eyewear usage. A review of results and recommendations.