Archive for the ‘In The Field’ Category
Sunday, August 4th, 2019
From fires and explosions to sharp objects, pathogens and dangerous chemicals, laboratories are home to a variety of hazards. To help promote lab safety, following are some useful tips and protective workwear, including lab coats recommendations.
1. ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY PROGRAM
Based on the hazards in your laboratory and the applicable safety standards and regulations, determine … Read More...
Tags: flame resistant lab coats, FR lab coats
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019
Fall arrest body harnesses and lanyards are available at a lot of places but are they in stock when you need them the most? Like yesterday?
Well that’s where you need a supplier you always has stock on hand and if not can locate the fall arrest body harnesses and lanyards from a group of affiliated suppliers.
Where … Read More...
Tags: 4 foot lanyard, 6 foot lanyard, Fall Arrest, full body harness, shock absorbing lanyards
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Saturday, June 15th, 2019
Baffin Icebear boots are now available for sale on the Canadian site in Kitimat B.C. at https://www.coverallsale.ca/baffin-icebear-boots-light-weight-all-season-50-c-58-f-5.html
The Baffin line is a very popular brand due to the very good quality of the products produced. The Icebear boots are designed for the cold weather and are rated for (-50ºC/-58ºF) however due to the design of these boots they … Read More...
Tags: Baffin, Baffin Icebear Boots, Boots, cold weather (-50ºC/-58ºF), CSA/ASTM/CE, Electric Shock Resistant, Electrical Hazard, ESR/EH, Kitimat B.C.
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Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
How you choose to wear secondary flame resistant clothing to keep you as safe as possible in the workplace is something that is not always thought of as usually the main concern is that a person has the correct ppe on.
This is a question that may not have been given much thought but here are some reasons … Read More...
Tags: flame resistant clothing, FR Clothing, wear
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Saturday, July 21st, 2018
All too often a person that is injured on the job ends up not getting the full financial help due to them especially if the injury results in work restrictions for the rest of their life.
You must remember that no matter how many good sounding promises you get you have to look after your own best interests … Read More...
Tags: Accident, Injury, oil patch, Oilfield
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Monday, April 16th, 2018
Thermal hazards in the workplace such as flash fire and arc flash result in signification injuries, loss of life and hardship for too many people.
By providing some insight on the types of industrial equipment and supplies that contribute to flash fire and arc flash occurrences this can help keep your people safe.
It is hoped that by … Read More...
Tags: arc flash, flash fires, industrial fires, NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E
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Saturday, February 10th, 2018
The Oil and Gas industry is a vital sector that supports many workers and economies. It is also no secret that working in the oil and gas industry, particularly in production and the field do have its safety concerns. There are many areas of the industry that are hazardous to employees and is the reason why it is … Read More...
Tags: Job Hazards, Oil & Gas, PPE, Safety
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Saturday, November 25th, 2017
The winter season is upon us! Now, you need protective clothing that can protect you from contrasting elements being the cold and the heat. You need to make sure that your protective outerwear will keep you warm but that it will also protect you from heat and flames on the job.
The main factor that will determine the … Read More...
Tags: benefits, bomber jackets, FR coats, FR jackets, parkas, purchasing, Safety features
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Thursday, September 28th, 2017
When ordering the CNC2 style coveralls, the first step in determining the size you need is to take the measurements for the following body parts- chest, stomach, and hips. This is because the size of your coveralls will depend on the largest body part measured.
Next, with the largest measurement taken, use the following conversion chart to get … Read More...
Tags: nomex coveralls, questions, sizing
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Sunday, September 24th, 2017
It is the intent of this article to bring to your attention questions we get from time to time about how to measure for a certain style of Nomex coveralls that we sell.
Question:
How are the coveralls sized and how do I measure for them?
Answer:
Purchasing protective clothing in the right size is very important for … Read More...
Tags: nomex coveralls, sizing guide
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