Archive for the ‘Brand Performance’ Category
Monday, April 11th, 2016
If you were in a medical emergency situation and the first responder be it the paramedics, police or fire fighters showed up and their uniform was ragged and messy with dirt and scuff marks all over it how would you feel about that?
Your expectation is that the people responding to your medical emergency should show evidence of … Read More...
Tags: emergency medical services, emergency medical technician, EMS, EMT, fire fighters, First Responder, law enforcement, officers, paramedics, police, Uniform
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Saturday, March 19th, 2016
If you require a lightweight surveyor vest this “new” product put out by Viking may be what you are looking for.
The style 6165R vest is made from 150 Denier polyester material with double hem stitched pockets and seams to increase wear resistance from washing. The 150 denier fabric is very light weight and so is the price.… Read More...
Tags: High Visibility Clothing, Red Surveyor Vest, Safety Striping
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Saturday, December 12th, 2015
A cotton duck sherpa lined hooded jacket will keep you warm this winter by blocking the cold and insulate you to keep the body heat in. The sherpa lining provides very soft feeling material close to the skin which makes you feel protected from the elements.
This black, hooded jacket is constructed of 10 oz. 100% cotton single … Read More...
Tags: cotton duck, insulated jackets, jacket, Sherpa lined, Walls
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Monday, October 12th, 2015
The El Niño weather pattern is known to bring heavy rains and flooding in the southern United States and impacts are most noticeable in the wintertime. So how are you going to prepare for this winter season when it comes to your selection of arc rated clothing be it for flash fire or electric arc exposure.
It may … Read More...
Tags: arc flash, arc rated, Flash Fire, Raingear
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2015
So you have done your arc flash assessment and have determined the level of protection you require.
You are compliant. Or are you?
Selecting the correct flame resistant clothing for the job task is something that should be analyzed in depth and not just for what meets the standards such as the NFPA 2112.
The problem is that … Read More...
Tags: arc flash assessment, ASTM F1930, FR Clothing, hazard assessment, Inherently FR, NFPA 2112, NFPA 2113, NFPA 70E
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Monday, October 5th, 2015
Pipelines containing potentially hazardous liquid substances are subject to a proposal from the U.S. Transportation Department to implement new requirements for inspections in rural areas and the addition of more thorough leak detection systems and reporting.
There is also a stipulation to include extra work being done concerning inspections and maintenance work after weather related incidents such as … Read More...
Tags: Oil, pipeline, ruptures
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Thursday, September 24th, 2015
Winter is coming and inventory looks good as all the shelves are stocked with your cold weather flame resistant protection garments of choice at our online store (Safety Protection Warehouse).
Today is September 24, 2015 and I would suggest you BUY NOW before the FR insulated clothing is gone as it sells out fast.
You don’t want to … Read More...
Tags: Bomber Jacket, Camo, Chore Coat, Flame Resistant, Insulated Clothing, Walls FR
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Monday, September 21st, 2015
We get asked the question a lot concerning if you can “wash out” the flame resistant protection from your FR garments. The answer is that it depends.
Most FR fabrics made these days and especially the products we sell the FR properties cannot be washed out. There may be other fabrics out on the market that are topically … Read More...
Tags: Bulwark, Flame Resistant, Indura, Laundering FR Garments, Nomex
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Monday, September 14th, 2015
Update on the medium weight 4.0 oz. Walls insulated coveralls.
Looks like the factory is keeping the softer feeling twill fabric in the navy blue color only and the tough duck duck in the brown and black colors.
Both styles come in the short, regular and tall lengths which is good.
They have decided to bring back the … Read More...
Tags: Blizzard Pruf, Coveralls, insulated, Walls, Zero Zone
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Saturday, July 25th, 2015
Fall arrest is the act of stopping a person that is already falling and therefore personal protective equipment has been developed to help save lives.
Fall protection equipment is provided in various components including personal body harnesses, lanyards and lifelines.
A package for protecting workers from falls greater then 6 feet would consist of the following components. Individually … Read More...
Tags: equipment, Fall Arrest, PPE, Protection
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