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UltraSoft® and Indura® Brand Flame Resistant Fabrics vs. Generic/Off-Brand Flame Resistant Cotton and Cotton Blend Fabrics
The protection afforded by a flame resistant garment is largely determined by the fabric used to make it. This white paper looks at factors to consider in selecting FR fabric.
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UltraSoft AC™ is the next evolution of the UltraSoft® family of fabrics. UltraSoft AC™ is a line of flame resistant 88% pima cotton/12% high tenacity nylon fabrics that is guaranteed flame resistant for the life of the garment in either high temperature industrial or home washing procedures. With the finest long-staple pima cotton and advanced softening technology, UltraSoft AC™ is the most comfortable flame resistant fabric on the market. When your biggest obstacle is comfort, UltraSoft AC™ is the innovation to meet your employees' needs. Learn more.
The UltraSoft® line of flame resistant 88% cotton/12% high tenacity nylon fabrics is guaranteed flame resistant for the life of the garment in either high temperature industrial or home washing procedures. UltraSoft® is engineered to focus the excellent abrasion resistance of the nylon on the fabric’s outer surface to enhance garment wear life, while the cotton fibers are focused towards the skin to optimize comfort. UltraSoft® fabrics are fully flame resistant and the 12% nylon actually enhances the protective performance in some cases, such as electric arc and flash fire exposures. Learn more.
Got Dirt? Wear DuPont Tyvek at Work? Snap a Photo!
The second annual DuPont Tyvek Dirty Work Photo Contest began May 1 and DuPont Protection Technologies is looking for photos showcasing the country’s dirtiest jobs. ...
Taking Steps to Protect Workers from Common Arc Flash Hazards
Most electric arc injuries can be prevented when workers wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. ...
Tyson Pays $32 Million to Settle PPE Doning and Doffing Lawsuit
A gamble made by Tyson several years ago didn’t pay off, and now the company is paying $32 million to compensate employees for the time they spend donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE), according to a consent decree filed in U.S. District Court in Columbus, Ga....
Baylor University Researchers Use Body Scanners as Tools for Designing Protective Clothing
By merely stepping into a darkened booth, gripping a couple of handles and pushing a “trigger” with their thumbs, workers one day may be able to virtually try on protective clothing and equipment and find the perfect fit...
Fits Like a Glove: Protecting the Hands of Construction Workers
Protecting the hands of construction workers is not an easy task. They need gloves that fit like a second skin while also offering protection from the sharp edges of building materials...
Industry Standards and Fabric Types Influence the Selection of Flame-Resistant Apparel
Protecting employees from workplace hazards is one of the most critical responsibilities of employers. For high-risk hazards such as the potential for arc flash and flash fire, special care must be taken to select the personal protective equipment best suited for the environment...
AMD Industries Faces $1.2 Million in OSHA Fines for Asbestos Exposure
Cicero, Ill.-based AMD Industries Inc. faces more than $1.2 million in proposed OSHA fines after allegedly exposing unprotected and untrained workers to asbestos...
Managing PPE: NFPA Standards: One Number Makes a Big Difference in Protection
Which standard is the most appropriate to use when considering flame-resistant clothing: NFPA 2112 or 2113...
Heart Attacks, Acceptance of Risk Contribute to Increased Firefighter Fatalities
Cultural factors in firefighters’ work environment that promote getting the job done as quickly as possible with whatever resources available lead to an increase in line-of-duty firefighter fatalities, according to researchers at the UGA College of Public Health. The researchers also determined that cardiovascular events, and not smoke inhalation, represent the leading cause of death for firefighters...
Best Practices for Arc Exposures and Use of FR Clothing
Arc flash burns can be some of the most devastating injuries suffered in the workplace. Engineering controls, administrative controls and appropriate PPE can reduce the risk to employees...
Keeping the Chill Out: Working Safe in Cold Weather
When working in cold temperatures, the best defense is common sense. Knowing what to wear, what to eat and drink and what to do if an employee is suffering from a cold-related illness can save lives...
Implementing Hazard Control Measures for Arc Hazard Protection
Over the past 15 years, the evolution in regulations, codes and standards, as well as basic understanding of the arc hazard, has elevated the importance and priority of managing and mitigating this hazard in the workplace...
Providing Protection After the Quake
When disaster strikes, Americans respond – sending food, water, clothing and money to help those suffering. Often overlooked, however, are the men and women volunteering their days and nights to help pull communities out of wreckage...
OSHA Imposes Reflective Vests on Construction Industry Without Rulemaking
OSHA recently announced that all highway and road construction workers – not just flaggers – must wear reflective vests. It did this even though no OSHA standard imposes such a requirement and even though its standards only recommend reflective vests for non-flaggers...
ISEA Announces Updated Standard for High-Vis Safety Apparel
An updated national consensus standard for high-visibility safety apparel from the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) now includes service-life guidelines and provides criteria and test requirements for garments marked as flame- or water-resistant...
FR Clothing: Leaving Hazards in the Dust
Imperial Sugar now outfits its work force in FR clothing. Learn how and why FR clothing can best protect your own employees...
OSHA Releases Guidance on Training, PPE for EMS Responders
OSHA issued the guidance document Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders During Treatment and Transport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases to address adequate training and PPE for emergency medical services responders who assist victims of hazardous substance release incidents...
Study: Cultural Beliefs About Pesticides Put Mexican Farm Workers At Risk
Mexican immigrant farm laborers may face an increased risk of exposure to harmful pesticides due to their cultural perceptions, suggests a study appearing in a supplemental issue of the American Journal of Public Health...
Protective Clothing: Saving Lives in Laramie
When a chlorine gas leak sent two to the hospital, first responders depended on protective clothing and respirators to save their lives....
FR Clothing Delivery Method: A More Important Factor Than You May Think
How various sourcing methods of flame-resistant (FR) clothing can impact worker safety and your bottom line....
ISEA Asks FHWA to Clarify High-Vis Worker Rule
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) asked the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to formally recognize vests that meet the ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 American National Standard for Public Safety Vests as complying with the provisions of a worker-visibility regulation that takes effect Nov. 24, 2008....
TSS Develops Thermal Spray PPE Guidelines
It is the belief of the Thermal Spray Society Safety Committee that every person is entitled to work in a safe and healthful environment, said committee...
Missouri Dept. of Transportation Reflects on Ways to Enhance Worker Safety
Personal protection clothing news and products for safety, health and industrial hygiene professionals in the manufacturing, construction, and service sectors...
3M INTRODUCES THINSULATE INSULATION FR
Personal protection clothing news and products for safety, health and industrial hygiene professionals in the manufacturing, construction, and service sectors...
Protective Clothing and the Quest for Improved Performance
For years, traditional protective clothing coveralls, aprons, shirts, jackets and pants focused mostly on heat- and chemical-resistant qualities. Comfort...
