Protective Apparel


Brewer Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Firefighters

They died Sunday while fighting the Yarnell Fire, which may have destroyed as many as 250 homes.

National Postal Safety Settlement Reached

The agreement followed negotiations after inspections at 42 facilities in 2009-10 found violations of OSHA electrical standards.

The June 8-11 event in Orlando will be here before you know it, and it follows a highly successful conference in another prime destination, Las Vegas.

Looking Ahead to Safety 2014

The June 8-11 event in Orlando will be here before you know it, and it follows a highly successful conference in another prime destination, Las Vegas.

Always test circuits for the absence of voltage before placing personal protective grounds.

Applying Personal Protective Grounds

Always test circuits for the absence of voltage before placing personal protective grounds. Just because you know it's de-energized doesn't mean that it really is.

This year

Vegas App-eal

ASSE's Safety 2013 conference includes more than 250 sessions and one of the best safety and health exhibit halls of the year.

Bulwark Offering Free FR for Moore, OK Workers

The company announced the offer, both for oil or electrical workers directly affected by the recent tornado and electrical utility workers going there to assist, on May 23.

ESFI, WESCO Publish Electrical Safety Guide

While it showcases numerous products, the guide also contains case studies and information to help companies prevent hazardous exposures.

Expect the Unexpected in Any Mold Remediation Project

Asbestos, lead paint, and an approaching hurricane are some of the challenges overcome during a remediation project at a Virginia military base.



Unlike the NFPA and OSHA standards that apply to the workplace, DOD standards for fire-resistant apparel apply only to the military.

Differences Between True Flame-Resistant Military Clothing and Typical Flame-Retardant Apparel

Military personnel need gear that allows them to perform their duties effectively and efficiently under various environmental conditions, while remaining comfortable and safe.

Indiana DOL Wants Work Zones to Stay Safe

Three construction workers in Indiana died in road work zones last year, according to the agency.

North American Protective Clothing Market Growing Strongly

Recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan predicts it will reach $2.3 billion in 2017, rising at a compound annual rate of 7.2 percent.

OSHA Releases Booklet for Responders Encountering Combustible Dust

It outlines best practices for pre-incident operational preparation by emergency responders, Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said.

NIOSH Meeting Focused on Safe Work with Pesticides

The two-day meeting in Washington, D.C., concerns how to motivate pesticide workers to use the best personal protective technology.

U.S. Supreme Court Accepts Donning & Doffing Case

The case involves time spent by U.S. Steel workers to put on and later take off protective clothing, hard hats, ear plugs, boots, and hoods and also traveling from locker rooms to their workstations.

NIOSH, OSHA Release Bathtub Refinishing Alert

At least 14 workers have died since 2000 while using stripping products that include methylene chloride, according to the document.

A+A 2013 Exhibit Space Already Up to 2011 Numbers

The organizers say more than 1,600 exhibitors will participate in the Nov. 5-8 trade fair and congress at the Dusseldorf, Germany fairgrounds.

OSHA Updates Guidance on Hazardous Chemical Exposures in Labs

A non-mandatory technical amendment taking effect Jan. 22 explains the basics of ensuring safe operations and discusses the roles of the chemical hygiene officer and others.

Safety Research Papers Highlight TRB's 92nd Annual Meeting

Among the findings being presented there are papers analyzing ways to reduce hazards encountered by highway emergency responders and those working inside highway work zones.

Illinois Fitness Club Facing PPE Citation

For allegedly failing to provide employees with protective wear against chemicals, OSHA has fined a fitness club $60,000.

NIOSH Evaluating Silver Nanoparticle Health Risks

The agency's request for information cites recently reported animal studies where lung, kidney, and liver function were affected by exposure to AgNPs.

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