April 19th, 2016
Being an experienced electrician can sometimes go against ones better judgement through the fact of having done the job over and over for so many years. Even when all the correct procedures have been followed in de-energizing the equipment there is still the possibility that not all is what you think it is.
Some examples of what can … Read More...
Tags: arc rated PPE, de-energizing, Electrical Circuit, electrically-safe, electrician
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April 12th, 2016
A nice women’s Nomex lab coat may just be the missing link in your flame resistant clothing wardrobe and as far as personal protective equipment goes, a good lab coat is very important for services that require a lab coat to be worn.
You will want to select a women’s lab coat in the Nomex fabric that has … Read More...
Tags: lab coat, Nomex, womens
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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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April 4th, 2016
There are different choices when searching for a category 2 arc flash kit which could include fabric, type garment style and with or without rubber insulated gloves. The more you add to the kit does affect the price and hopefully this article will help you with your purchasing decision.
When it comes to fabric type there are a … Read More...
Tags: Arc Flash Kit, category 2, Class 0 gloves, Protera, rubber insulated gloves, Ultra Soft
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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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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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November 9th, 2015
The purpose of industrial work wear is to first off protect you and your workers from the elements and also to make them look professional.
The kind of protective apparel employees wear for work depends on the kind of job tasks they are assigned to do. Clothing that must be tough and rugged for hard manual work must … Read More...
Tags: repairs, replacement, work clothing, work wear
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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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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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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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