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PPE for Car Painters and Spray-Painters, Problem Solved(Post)
Cars are one of the most common forms of transportation in the world. So, it should come as no surprise that the modern automotive and motor vehicle manufacturing industry is one of the t ...
Helping You Understand Hypothermia and the Importance of Staying Warm(Post)The human body is remarkable. It converts food to energy to fuel everything we do; it heals after a paper cut or broken bone and regulates temperature in different weather conditions. The typical bod ...
Heat Stress and PPE: Hi-Vis Wicking T-Shirts and Breathable Ultra-Lightweight FR Clothing(Post)Have you ever started to feel a little lightheaded or sick while working in hot conditions? It's not uncommon to get a bit overheated when you're working with hot objects or in hot or humid environme ...
Stay Chilled with Comfortable Cooling Towels and Gear(Post)Heat exposure can be dangerous for those performing strenuous work inside or outside in hot temperatures. According to OSHA, most fatalities occur from heat stress within the first week of work, ...
An Overview of Welding in Oil and Gas, from the Pipelines to Steel Platforms, and the PPE welders require(Post)Did you know that 10% of all U.S. eye injuries happen in welding? It’s a dangerous job, especially in the oil and gas industry. The main areas of the body at risk are eyes, hands, arms, and che ...
Staying Dry and Stylish: Understanding Rain Gear and Outerwear Garment Categories(Post)MCR Safety began manufacturing rain gear during the 1980s under the company name of River City. Founded in 1983, River City merged with two other companies, Memphis Gloves and Crews Glasses, to ...
Black Widow Spider Safety and PPE(Post)You would likely be hard-pressed to find someone who has never heard of a black widow spider. They are well-known for their striking appearance and are the most venomous spider found in North Am ...
Learn about Lacerations(Post)A person's skin is the largest organ of the body, and its primary purpose is protection. Unfortunately, while it's on guard protecting us, skin often suffers from injuries that come in nume ...
A Meaningful Review of Metal Stamping and Safety(Post)Let's face it, many times working professionals get thrown to the wolves when it comes to the work performed in business, whether that’s the safety professionals keeping others safe or the phys ...
An Overview of Aramid Fibers(Post)Aramid fibers are referred to as high-performance fibers, and for a good reason. These synthetic fibers are inherently flame- and heat-resistant, with a high melting point of >500°C. Aram ...
The Ultimate Guide for Machinists: Protecting Hands and Eyes with PPE(Post)Welcome, Machinists! You are the backbone of the industries that keep the world moving. Machinists are entrusted with the intricate task of crafting precision components and parts, ensuring the very ...
Sterile Gloves vs. Non-Sterile Gloves(Post)Disposable gloves are used by working professionals both in and out of the medical field every day to provide a liquid barrier to one's hands, reduce the spread of microorganisms, and protect wo ...
PPE: Definition, Meaning, Gear, and Equipment(Post)Many industries and jobs have terms they shorten into acronyms to save everyone a mouthful of words. One that is heard in many workplaces is “PPE.” But what does PPE stand for, and w ...
Uncovering Ultraviolet UV Light(Post)People may hear about ultraviolet (UV) light and UV rays from dermatologists and eye doctors. Still, in reality, the general public may not understand the intricate ins and outs of this kind of light ...
A Quick Review of Thinsulate™ Gloves(Post)When workers head outside in cold weather, they know they're likely to face challenging working conditions, including cold hands, affecting the job's performance. Once temperatures fall below 32 degr ...
Neck Gaiters: A Noteworthy Face Covering(Post)Neck gaiters are not a new product, but they have certainly gained popularity in the last year and a half. More and more people have recognized the benefit of wearing this product, especially on ...
Dealing with Dry Hands(Post)Anyone who works outside in the wintertime knows that cold weather is one of the quickest ways to find yourself with chapped and dry knuckles. It may sound like a minor issue and no big deal. Ho ...
Our Best Heat Resistant Gloves(Post)Are you seeking the best heat-resistant work glove available in the marketplace? If you're seeking a set of gloves that protect you from hot objects, then you are in the right place.. By the tim ...
Common Cutting Tools, Cutting Gloves, and Cutting Glasses(Post)When you think of cutting tools used on a worksite, it’s likely in the context of using these tools to achieve the desired shape and size of a particular workpiece. However, the task of cutting ...
The Meaning of FR(Post)OK, you are probably searching online for the meaning "FR" right now, trying to figure out what it stands for. In your search, you will likely find that "Fr" is the written abbreviation for the ...
MSHA: Mining Safety and Health Administration(Post)From the Stone Age to modern times, humans have mined the earth for valuable stone and mineral materials used in a variety of applications. From the Stone Age to recent times, humans have mined the g ...
Concrete Safety Gear Checklist(Post)Concrete workers understand that while concrete is used everywhere, from private homes to modern roadways, the material itself creates many hazards.More than 250,000 people work in concrete manufactu ...
How to Treat Cement Burns(Post)The United States produced 83.5 million tons of Portland cement in 2017, and imported even more. The nearly 180,000 American concrete workers are a critical part of the economy, but the potential haz ...
An Overview of Construction in Oil and Gas: Rigging Up, Pipeline and Plant Construction Work(Post)Construction and repair work go beyond residential and commercial construction. It is easy to think they’re limited to those areas, but they’re not. Of the 500,000 workers in the oil and gas indust ...