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FR Clothing versus Non FR Clothing
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
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Jun 21st 2017
Not All Momentary Thermal Hazards Are Equal
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
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May 19th 2017
Cal/cm² & ATPV How They Work to Keep Us Safe
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
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May 12th 2017
DRIFIRE Prime vs. Oakley CarbonX, and the Winner Is….
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
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May 3rd 2017
The Unassuming Little Blue Money Saver, Meet the 70E Solutions Shield Bag
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
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Apr 28th 2017