Check out this great ad from Haws Integrated in the April Issue of ISHN Magazine showing the appropriate use of PPE.           See the full image on our Facebook Page For more information on the appropriate use of PPE around electricity, visit e-hazard.com  

Excellent article by Jimmy Wu on the challenges faced in producing quality leather gloves. “Leather industrial glove prices have been trending upward and will likely continue to rise for the foreseeable future. It is not entirely surprising if one thinks of leather, the primary material, as just another commodity tied to global consumption. In truth, [...]

Mar 28, 2013 A Queens, New York manufacturer violated OSHA health regulations, leading to citations for new and recurring hazards. Juniper Elbow received multiple repeat violations that came with $74,250 worth of fines. These violations included certifying that a hazard assessment had been conducted to determine what personal protective equipment was needed to perform the [...]

February 28, 2013 National Safety Apparel 15825 Industrial Parkway Cleveland, OH 44135 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NSA Sheds Light on its FR High Visibility Clothing National Safety Apparel has overhauled its FR high visibility line of protective clothing for 2013. The fabrics used in producing the hi-vis shirts and sweatshirts have been upgraded to be an [...]

26 year old Maximiliano Martinez died while working in a 3-by-5-foot, underground electrical vault in Benicia, CA. In a six-month probe of Martinez’s death, Cal/OSHA found nine violations by PG&E of workplace safety laws. The probe concluded that PG&E managers hadn’t conducted a legally required on-site safety briefing for Martinez’s crew before the work started. [...]

Norfab Corporation of Norristown, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer of FR fabrics used in the preparation one of the lightest weight, 40 cal NFPA 70E HRC Level 4 compliant electric arc protective suits currently on the market. These specially engineered, inherently flame resistant fabrics and systems offer the wearer lightweight comfort and superior performance and value [...]

From time to time we receive questions/comments on published articles. One such case is an email from a “concerned worker” in reference to an article posted on the OH&S website in 2011 regarding the importance of PPE and it’s proper usage. I wanted to thank you for your article from 2011. You mentioned in your [...]

Westex has assembled a resource on managing a protective clothing program using video, interactive graphics, and valuable information.  The new interactive book, “The Safety is in the Fabric,” explains arc flash and flash fire hazards, relevant safety standards, and best practices for flame-resistant clothing management.   (Compatible with Apple® iPad® only.) Get the free interactive ebook [...]

Take a look at the video comparing the results of an arc flash on a melting CHUM vs an arc-tested Kevlar CHUM, testing at 15 calories. See more at e-Hazard.com video webpage dated 12/2/10.

KnowYourFR.com has released a new set of videos to offer answers for implementing an FR program.  Safety managers from across the country were asked about the most common FR program challenges, with this video offering practical advice on how to address them. Get details from KnowYourFR.com webpage