More than adhering to legal or safety standards, wearing PPE is important to ensure the safety of employees. If this is the case, then why is it that some workers choose not to wear protective gear?
All the reasons can be categorized into two:
1. Employer Deficiency
Employers must take responsibility if their workers do not wear PPE … Read More...
When laws regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in industries like the oil and gas industry were implemented, many companies rushed to purchase the first FR clothing they could find to comply with the new laws. Many of the companies were unable to do a thorough assessment of the job hazards and simply chose the most … Read More...
Coveralls are part of the relationship between the worker and who they represent. Businesses that implement a coverall uniform program form a company identity that is looked upon as a clean, organized outfit to do business with.
This image reflects in the minds of the employees wearing the coveralls and creates a form of loyalty to the company … Read More...
Nomex aramid flame resistant garments are made from DuPont Nomex® fiber. Nomex fiber is heat resistant and permanently flame resistant. Nomex IIIA® incorporates an anti-static fiber which reduces nuisance static. In static-sensitive environments, proper grounding procedures must be observed.
The garments can be laundered at temperatures up to 140°F with good colorfastness. Processing in hotter formulas may be … Read More...
I get the question of how to clean Nomex work clothing quite often so I believe this post would be a good resource for this.
The first and foremost point is yes you can clean the Nomex at home or in an Industrial laundry as long as the guidelines are followed.
The following information is provided as a … Read More...
There are two major aspects you must consider when making the decision: products and services.
Evaluate the Supplier’s Product Mix
It is important to choose a supplier that offers a wide range of products to meet your needs at prices you can afford. Aside from variety and the cost of the products, availability is also important to evaluate. … Read More...
In choosing a clothing supplier for your Flame Resistant Clothing one must be satisfied that they have a wide range of FR clothing. These different choices must span across different prices, quality, durability and usability. These are important things to look at to ensure that you can get the best value for your money.
FRC must at minimum … Read More...
The service life or work life of FR clothing varies greatly from product to product. Some FR clothing can lose their flame resistant properties after many industrial washings while there are those that can last for the entire life of the garment, usually several years.
The garment used is the biggest determining factor in how long the FR … Read More...
Your supplier of flame resistant clothing must meet certain standards as a business that will allow you to feel comfortable doing business with them.
Two things that are highly important is good inventory for the products you require and great service such as returning your phone calls in a timely manner and getting the product freighted out ASAP. … Read More...
Flame resistant clothing is made from various types of materials that are either flame resistant naturally or have been enhanced by man-made additives. Most FR garments are made to have their protective qualities last for the life of the garment which means until the garment can no longer be worn.
Some garments may use materials of less quality … Read More...
