Articles Tagged with ''protective clothing''

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It’s been a long time coming. OSHA first proposed updated standards for electrical power transmission and distribution, and electrical protective equipment in 2005. Final rules were scheduled for release early in 2013. There has still been  no final publication, but electrical safety experts say the release date is approaching, based on conversations with DC regulators and the Office of Management and Budget.

Starting January 2014 we will be introducing a new series of Polartec® FR fabrics that are HRC 2 and certified for NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 1975. We worked with Polartec® to create these new lighter weight, higher protection fabrics with the goal of keeping you both safer and more comfortable. DragonWear® – the clothes you live in.
 

The USA manufacturer PolyConversions, Inc. continues to produce VR Protective Wear, a proprietary line of protective apparel which is 100% VINYL FREE and LATEX FREE. VR provides impervious, puncture and cold-crack resistant protection and has been scientifically designed to REPLACE vinyl and other traditional plastics.

INVISTA’s CORDURA® Denim fabric was selected to help bring optimal built-in durability to the new Work Tough Jean from Cat Workwear, without compromising comfort and style. Cat® Workwear’s consumer survey showed that the primary attributes required of a workwear jean were durability (does not tear or rip) and softness (feels comfortable against the skin).

Some 1,600 exhibitors from 55 nations have booked more space than ever before in the history of A+A, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work.

The EPA has released a draft report on alternatives to a flame retardant chemical, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), which has persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic characteristics.

Ergodyne has announced today the expansion of their N-Ferno® Warming Products to include the N-Ferno® FR 3-Layer Extreme Series Winter Liners (available in regular and shoulder length) as well as the N-Ferno® FR 2-Layer Cold Series H&L Mouthpiece.