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As you read this article you are quite possibly at work or someplace other than your home. It’s also very likely that you drove to whatever location you are currently at. I would wager one of the first things you did when you entered your car was to apply your seat belt. Have you ever stopped and thought about why? I would suppose you would answer that “it is the law“or “you will be ticketed if you don’t have it on” and that’s very true, but you might also answer that it’s a safety measur …

There is a strong misconception in the workplace that all flame resistant (FR) clothing is designed for all momentary thermal hazards. A momentary thermal hazard is an event which includes some type of heat or flame lasting for a short duration of time. Each momentary thermal hazard has its own characteristics and therefore requires specific protection needs from FR clothing to protect the worker.First let’s look at two of the most common momentary thermal hazards in the workplace today, a …

How often have you heard someone say, “I need an 8 cal shirt.” Or, “My clothing needs a minimum of an 8 cal rating.” Or even, “My blast suit is 40 calories.” These common statements are the reason the NFPA 70E committee changed their terminology from hazard risk category (HRC) levels to personal protection equipment (PPE) levels in the 2015 revision of this standard. People unintentionally used the calorie rating of an HRC as a protection level of PPE when instead it is a way of d …

Oakley CarbonX vs. DRIFIRE Prime Undergarments for the racing industry firefighter:Comfort, easy to aggressively work in, makeup of the material, and much much more. As a Firefighter/EMT in the racing industry I can be in a SFI rated fire suit for up to 16 hours a day, 3-4 days per week, and in a myriad of weather ranging from cold, wind, occasional snow, especially rain, and yes extreme heat and humidity. A lot of my “brothers and sisters” in this industry know exactly what I’m referring …

In the world of tactical backpacks, Pelican cases with custom foam and Snap-On toolboxes that cost more than my first 2 vehicles, the $15.99 70E Solutions face shield bag is far from exciting. But like that mutual fund your grandfather bought you for your 10th birthday, things don’t have to be exciting to pay off in the long run.These unassuming little blue bags protect the scratch prone lens on your face shields and hoods from looking like paint on your new black truck after purchas …