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Saturday, January 6th, 2024
When it comes to performing tasks that require precision and finesse, having the right equipment is absolutely crucial. That’s where high dexterity gloves such as the IFR Dermiflex gloves come in.
These gloves, often regarded as the best work gloves for dexterity, are specifically designed to provide optimal protection while still allowing for excellent tactile sensitivity. With high … Read More...
Tags: high dexterity gloves, High Dexterity Work Gloves, IFR Dermiflex Gloves
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Monday, December 25th, 2023
Introduction
When tackling tasks that demand precision and fine motor skills, the right equipment is vital. High dexterity gloves, also known as the best work gloves for dexterity, are crafted to strike the ideal balance between protection and tactile sensitivity. This allows for the handling of delicate items and the execution of intricate tasks with ease. In this … Read More...
Tags: Dexterity, Gloves, High Dexterity Work Gloves
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Monday, October 10th, 2022
Arc-flash garments and equipment are designed to ensure the most effective protection on the job from potentially hazardous materials and environments. These garments are most effective when they are new, before they are worn and laundered, where they can become worn down or potentially damaged.
Although arc-flash PPE does not technically ever expire, there is definitely a maximum … Read More...
Tags: arc flash, arc flash clothing, arc flash expiration, arc flash standards, arc rated
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Saturday, September 17th, 2022
The fire-resistant clothing market is vast and diverse, which is very beneficial to provide customizable and specifically protection from dangerous materials of an industry. Each blend of fabrics or treated material has its own advantages and disadvantages, which is great when you find the perfect engineering garment for your needs. But the plethora of products with differing components … Read More...
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Sunday, August 21st, 2022
When working in an industry that requires exposure to heat and flame exposes workers must be aware of the proper clothing to wear to keep themselves protected and safe. The right fabric, flame-resistant properties, visibility, and storage is essential, but the right fit is one of the most important factors for the comfort and safety of a garment.… Read More...
Tags: Women's Flame Resistant Clothing, Women's Flame Resistant Coveralls, Women's Flame Resistant Pants, Women's Flame Resistant Shirts, Women's FR Clothing, Women's FR Coveralls, Women's FR Pants, women's FR shirts
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Friday, August 5th, 2022
For many years the NFPA 70E referred to the term FR to mean flame resistant for clothing in circumstances when a person could be subject to an ignition source and the clothing would self-extinguish once a person is removed from the flame source.
In the 2012 edition of the NFPA 70E the term AR (arc rated) was introduced … Read More...
Tags: AR Clothing, ASTM F1959, flame resistant coveralls, FR Clothing, NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E
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Friday, July 15th, 2022
Beating the heat these days is getting more difficult with the rising temperatures we have been experiencing in the last few years. Employer’s have the responsibility of providing a safe work environment and that is also the case when it comes to working in extreme heat conditions.
Heat related sickness such as heat stroke are a very serious … Read More...
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Monday, June 20th, 2022
When your job is in industries such as construction sites, mechanic shops and plumbing for example, coveralls make a great layer of protection from dirt, grim and some harmful workplace hazards.
Coveralls are the most common form of safety clothing that provides protection from contaminants such as dirt, grease, oil, certain liquids and burns.
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Tags: arc flash coveralls, cotton coveralls, Coveralls, fire fighting coveralls, flame resistant coveralls, flash fire coveralls, poly/cotton coveralls
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Saturday, May 28th, 2022
When purchasing arc rated and flame resistant rainwear it can be confusing when you are not sure about what test method applies to your work environment.
It can be attractive to buy based on lower cost garments but they can be mis-leading by the test methods associated with the rainwear.
For instance some rainwear are labelled as being … Read More...
Tags: Arc Rated Raingear, Arc Rated Rainwear, ASTM D6413, ASTM F1891, Flame Resistant Raingear, Flame Resistant Rainwear, Standards
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Saturday, July 3rd, 2021
Meeting the CGSB 155.20 and CSA Z462 can sometimes be difficult to also provide a dress shirt that looks smart and in a women’s design.
This button front women’s shirt is an excellent addition to your flame resistant clothing wardrobe that will be sure to last many tough days on the job. The button front closure, button down … Read More...
Tags: CGSB 155.20, CSA Z462, flame resistant shirts, IFR, women's FR shirts
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