Archive for the ‘Regulations’ Category
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024
In high-risk industries such as firefighting, oil and gas, and electrical work, the safety of workers is paramount. That’s where flame-resistant clothing steps in – a crucial safeguard against fire hazards. Designed with advanced materials and technologies, flame-resistant apparel offers a reliable barrier between the wearer and the potential dangers of open flames, sparks, and molten substances.
With … Read More...
Tags: Atlas Workwear, BigK Clothing, Bulwark, fire resistant clothing, flame resistant clothing, flame retardant clothing, FR Clothing, IFR Workwear, National Safety Apparel
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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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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, February 5th, 2022
Many people we find just take it for granted that their flame resistant clothing will protect them as the FR fabric is made to self extinguish but that’s once it’s removed from the flame source.
However when a garment becomes so soiled in flammable substances like oil and gas the garment itself becomes a fuel source.
For those … Read More...
Tags: flame resistant clothing
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019
Royer 8” Safety Boots with External Metatarsal Protector
Available in Kitimat B.C.
httpwww.coverallsale.ca/royer-8-safety-boots-with-external-metatarsal-protector.html
For those work procedures that require extra top of foot protection with a external metatarsal protector and an 8 inch boot. These boots also come with a lighter weight aluminum toe and the outsole is Electric shock resistant.
Made of Amax full-grain leather with Kevlar
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Tags: Aluminum toe, Electric Shock Resistant, External Metatarsal, Royer Safety Boots
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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.
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Tags: 4 foot lanyard, 6 foot lanyard, Fall Arrest, full body harness, shock absorbing lanyards
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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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