“Personal protective equipment (PPE) is inconvenient and uncomfortable, and this will only take a second. Besides, I’ve done this before, and it’s been fine every time. Will skipping PPE once really ...

Flame-resistant (FR) clothing has come a long way from its origins in the lab of French chemist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, who first discovered that ammonium phosphates and borax were capable of making ...

Employees should look professional in their work uniforms with clothing choices that offer the trifecta of good fit, good function, and that offer modern fashion so workers want to wear their FR ...

About six years ago, I was excited and eager to have regular opportunities to get out from behind my computer-aided design (CAD) workstation and visit our utility’s substations, transmission line ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... GREELEY — In this epicenter of the state’s oil and gas extraction industry, a Rodeo Drive for special flame-resistant clothing has suddenly emerged. At least ...

With escalating concern about Zika virus and cases of Lyme Disease on the rise, outdoor workers are particularly at risk. Oct. 6, 2016 With escalating concern about Zika virus and cases of Lyme ...

Something that happens in a split second can impact a worker and his or her family for the rest of their lives. While arc flash injuries can be fatal, those that aren’t fatal still require significant ...

Electrical workers face the risk of unexpected arc flash incidents throughout their daily operations by the very nature of their job. The right apparel can offer protection and peace of mind. NFPA 70E ...

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Whether they guard against harm from the sun, wind, rain, or fire, protective garments are essential for many workers in the electrical industry. Depending on the particular work environment, personal ...

Flame-resistant (FR) clothing can be lineworkers' last line of defense against arc flash hazards. To help our field readers stay safe in the field, T&D World is devoting a T&D Talk podcast episode to ...

U.S. Cavalry is introducing the new line of flame resistant clothing for military, tactical, or outdoor adventurer. XGO, the newest brand from Longworth Industries features clothing with Acclimate®F/R ...