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OSHA’s 2010 enforcement policy for flame-resistant clothing in oil and gas drilling, well servicing and production-related operations

June 15, 2016

This memorandum is intended to clarify OSHA's policy for citing the general industry standard for personal protective equipment (PPE), 29 CFR 1910.132(a), for the failure to provide and use flame-resistant clothing (FRC) in oil and gas well drilling, servicing, and production-related operations. For the purpose of this memo, FRC includes both flame-resistant and fire retardant treated clothing.

National Safety Apparel® (NSA) acquires DRIFIRE®

NSA Welcomes the addition of another leading safety apparel brand

June 1, 2016

National Safety Apparel® (NSA), a leading manufacturer of safety apparel, announced the acquisition of DRIFIRE® from Optimer Brands based in Chicago, IL. DRIFIRE® is a brand of technologically advanced performance safety apparel that was born on the battlefield to protect military personnel.

Light-colored fabrics & looser weave cool off workers

Benita Mehta

June 1, 2016

June, July and August are typically the hottest months in the U.S., but even when warm climates aren’t at their peak temperatures, heat can be dangerous for outdoors workers.

Arc flash suit by National Safety Apparel

June 1, 2016

ArcGuard® ACTIVE was built for comfort and protection when worn over every day work wear.

DragonWear™ to introduce best-selling Power Dry® Dual Hazard long sleeve shirt with left-chest pocket

Available in colors navy, gray and hi-vis yellow in men’s fit

May 10, 2016

Power Dry® dual hazard shirt with left-chest pocket. Staying true to our commitment to continual product improvement, we are pleased to now offer our best-selling Power Dry® FR long sleeve shirt with a left-chest pocket option in select colors! Keep your go-to items handy in the 4.5” by 5.5” sized pocket, while knowing you can rely on tried-and-true, moisture-wicking Polartec® Power Dry® FR fabric to keep you cool and dry.

Denim jean by TECGEN

May 4, 2016

The TECGEN® brand 5 Pocket Denim Jean combines durability and comfort to offer a hard working flame-resistant denim package.

Women's FR clothing by Ariat International

May 4, 2016

Polartec, LLC, a premium provider of innovative textile solutions, announced its new partnership with Ariat International®, a US-based maker of Western and English footwear and apparel, to help launch their new line of Ariat Work FR clothing designed specifically for women.

FR dungaree by Tyndale

May 4, 2016

Tyndale introduces the arc-rated flame resistant Lightweight Dungaree (M234T).

FR long-sleeve shirt by DragonWear

May 4, 2016

This June, DragonWear™ introduces our Power Dry® FR long-sleeve shirt with a left-chest pocket option!

Flame-resistant workwear for women comes to the market

Jessie Garcia

May 3, 2016

While women still occupy a small percentage of the total workforce in these markets, efforts to encourage female participation are on the rise through industry-related associations, women’s groups and beyond.