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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 ...
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 ...
Top 50 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Acronyms(Post)When it comes to safety in the workplace and the rules and regulations established to protect the planet and those who inhabit it, there's a whole host of terminologies and acronyms that can som ...
Hand Size Measuring Solutions and Glove Size Chart(Post)Obtaining your correct work glove size measurement is critical, especially when you're concerned with safety hazards. Yes, it's true that not wearing the right-sized baseball glove, boxing glove, gol ...
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 ...
Covering Insights into Cut Resistant Sleeves(Post)Cut-resistant sleeves provide extended protection past the hand and up a person's forearm. Most often, sleeves are worn in conjunction with cut-resistant work gloves. MCR Safety offers individua ...
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 ...
Revolutionizing Safety Glass Technology: From Scratch Resistant to Polarized Anti-Fog(Post)Eye protection is critical in harsh industrial environments. Welding, UV radiation, dust, flying metal fragments, and splashing chemicals are all hazards that can affect the eyes. These hazards can p ...
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 ...
Explaining Green, Eco-Friendly, and Environmentally Friendly(Post)At MCR Safety, we love providing a great selection of PPE that keeps people protected at work and at home. However, we also love the planet! In recent years, we've worked hard to add a wide arra ...
Focusing on Fire Safety: Prevention, Training, and Protection(Post)According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 104 workplace fatalities due to fires and explosions occurred in 2022, accounting for approximately 2% of all fatal occupational injuries that year.
Top ANSI Rated Puncture Resistant Gloves(Post)Hand injuries are expensive. The combined costs of medical bills, workers compensation, and lost productivity quickly add up - and that’s not even counting the possibility of lingering or even ...
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 ...
Understanding Solvents and PPE for Chemical Safety(Post)Solvents are indispensable across various industries, from chemical processing and pharmaceuticals to aviation maintenance and manufacturing. These substances are critical in cleaning spray guns, de ...
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 ...
Your Essential Guide to Woodworking Gloves and Safety(Post)Wood has been used for thousands of years to create items that are both useful and beautiful. Woodworking is defined as the activity or skill of making items from wood. It has helped h ...
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 ...
A Break Down of Butcher Gloves and Food Slicing Safety(Post)Food industry workers in places like butcher shops, grocery stores, and restaurants are constantly slicing, dicing, and cutting food. Whether it's a sharp knife or a food slicing machine, vegeta ...
Construction Phases: From Start to Finish(Post)Have you ever wondered how a new house or building comes into existence? Besides the expense involved, most of your questions probably revolve around when the structure is finally considered "mo ...
Food Manufacturing Industry Overview and Safety Hazards(Post)Food manufacturing is an extensive and vital industry for feeding animals and people worldwide. Without a thriving food industry, mankind’s numbers would slowly diminish, making food manufactur ...
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 ...
Washing Gloves, FR Clothing and PPE: Your Laundering Guide(Post)Wearing PPE on the job is essential. It keeps you safe from potential hazards and the elements while you work. It allows you to do your job effectively--everyone knows that a great glove protects yo ...