The Mine Safety and Health Administration – MSHA issued an alert on prevention of fires and explosions in mines during the coming winter months.
Winter Alert 2013:
PREVENTING FIRES & EXPLOSIONS
“Most coal mine gas and dust explosions occur during the fall and winter. During the winter months, cold air entering mines causes mine surfaces to dry out. … Read More...
NOMEX® completely keeps you safe from fires of whatever source. NOMEX® is intrinsically resistant to flames. With built in flame resistance in the chemical structures of its fibers, the protection it gives you can‘t be washed or worn away.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OF DUPONT NOMEX® BRAND FIBER HELPS REFINERY WORKER ESCAPE FLASH FIRE
When Marvin Staben, a Colorado Refining … Read More...
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?
Learn more at the forum discussion:
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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
Our flame resistant cotton clothing is better and safer … Read More...
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...
This weekend, May 18-20th, receive 20% off the already reduced prices from our line of Bulwark flame resistant clothing.
Please just go to the website http://www.coverallsale.com/shop/ to order the product of your choice. You can enter the checkout code maylong2012 to receive the 20% discount.… Read More...
When it comes to working in extreme cold weather conditions the Research Council of Norway is taking steps to find a solution.
Oil and gas expansion in Norway is available but the working conditions are unsuitable to humans. It is quite interesting to see how the oil an gas industry may be able to come together with the … Read More...
Canadian distribution for Hi Vis Jackets
This new line available in Canada is now online for the 5 in 1 hi vis jackets in the lime/yellow and orange colour.
The jackets can be worn in different combinations depending on your requirements and work conditions as they are designed to work for different jobs and weather conditions.
The outer … Read More...
What is the value of a company? A company has different values to different people.
To a consumer a company is a valuable source of quality and reliable products that he needs daily. Its products are his basic needs that make his life on this planet cozy and comfortable.
To an employee, a company is a lifeline for … Read More...
