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Understanding Permeation vs Penetration to Choose the Right Chemical Suits
Safety managers tasked with building an inventory of disposable personal protective clothing may not necessarily be selecting the best product for their valued employees. That’s largely because the testing standards used to determine critical safety are often confusing.
Understanding Secondary FR Testing and Definitions
Secondary FR clothing is designed to protect primary FR clothing worn underneath, and it provides an extra layer of protection against sparks, flames, and/or molten drips for the wearer. The protective clothing used should be selected after a hazard risk assessment is completed by a trained and...
Thermal Liquid (HTF) Safety and Protective Clothing
Thermal liquids are commonplace in many industrial environments to power and process the equipment and systems necessary to get work done or put work in place. However, with temperatures of such fluids ranging from 130 to more than 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, there's inherent risk involved with the...
Foodborne Illness Prevention for Manufacturers
Each year, thousands of individuals suffer physical harm due to food poisoning caused by foodborne illnesses. With numerous parties involved in food production, this means there are numerous points along the chain of production and distribution where infections can occur and spread to the community.
Waste and Recycling Industry Safety Failures Yield Job-Related Infections
Professionals associated with waste and recycling industry safety took a victory lap after work-related fatalities reached historic lows in 2021. Unfortunately, the number of deaths and illnesses spiked one year later due, in part, to a stunning lack of safety training and access to waste worker...
Liquid Nitrogen Safety and Handling
A common means of cooling and preserving items in the food and beverage industry, liquid nitrogen is commonly administered for such purposes. (It was also implied as a key ingredient in a great special effects action scene in Terminator 2: Judgement Day, albeit unrealistic.)
Meatpacking Industry: COVID-19 rates prove need for strict safety measures
The United States meatpacking industry experienced COVID-19 infections at significantly higher rates than other industries and even the general public, despite the meatpacking industry’s frequent use of specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects against blood, bodily fluids,...
Toxic Cables Put Telecom Linemen, Cleanup Crews at Risk of Lead Poisoning
Groundbreaking investigative reports by the Wall Street Journal indicate telecom companies abandoned thousands of lead cables across the U.S., and lawmakers are calling for their removal. News reports indicate the widespread contamination of soil and drinking water has put children and adults in...
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