Author: International Enviroguard

Professional automotive painters understand that they have the potential to expose themselves (and property) to harmful chemicals. The chemicals and fumes that go into automotive paint have the potential to cause serious health effects.

Protective clothing is any garment designed to increase the health and well-being of the wearer. First, the PPE must correctly fit to protect a certain body part. Next, the garment or equipment is selected for its ability to protect against the type of hazards that is present - chemical,...

If you are choosing fire resistant (FR) garments to protect workers from fire and high temperatures, then you need to know the facts. Primary, FR clothing such as Nomex® is a costly investment for any company. These garments are manufactured with heat- and flame-resistant textiles. Primary FR...

Cleanroom apparel has two major functions. It protects the controlled environment and the products from human contamination. It also protects the cleanroom personnel from harmful products or materials. For these reasons, the apparel should have the following properties:

Many industries require that employees must wear disposable protective clothing. For many jobs, protective clothing is a worker's first line of defense against chemical spills, liquid splash, biological contaminants, hot working surfaces, toxic airborne particulates, and for outdoor...

If you have a cleanroom facility, you know the importance of incorporating preventive equipment, devices, and materials to maintain a clean, bacteria-free, and germ-free environment. In the absence of proper gowning techniques and procedures for employees, investing in such equipment defeats their...

Commercial movers and tradesmen are obligated to protect the homeowner's hard floors and carpeting and hard surfaces. They may utilize floor runners to create a main travel path, but this will still leave large portions of carpeting and flooring unprotected. And consider the stress...

Some protective clothing can be too thick or heavy, effectively trapping hot air between the worker's clothing and body. And when the outfit obstructs air flow, such as fitted arms or leg cuffs, there is no path for hot air to escape or cool air to enter. The worker's uniform acts as...