Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022Time: 2:00 PM ETDuration: 1 hour In this webinar, Scott Francis from Westex®: A Milliken Brand will discuss: The top areas where complacency (human error) presents life-threatening dangers What can be done to combat complacency and sharpen awareness How can PPE […]
Westex®: A Milliken Brand is proud to partner with leading FR garment manufacturers, including our long-standing partnership with Tyndale. In this QuickChat, Tamara Caponegro, VP of Sales, explains how women’s PPE has evolved over the years and how garment manufacturers like Tyndale and fabric manufacturers […]
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Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022Time: 2:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour When did your facility become NFPA 70E compliant? It may be time to review your facility’s arc flash risk assessment, equipment labeling and/or PPE best practices. Changes to the electrical distribution system and the […]
For years, most women in the utility and electrical industries have had to shop for their protective apparel in the men’s section, a frustrating search that usually results in ill-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE). As more women take on electrical and utility jobs, the need for […]
Dust in the workplace is unavoidable; yet, managing dust is much more than a routine housekeeping consideration. Anything from sugar to metal to rubber can produce dust, and in manufacturing settings, these dust particles can pose serious hazard risks. These risks span not only fire […]
Did you know? All arc-rated clothing is flame resistant (FR), but not all FR rated clothing has been Arc Rated (AR). The FR and AR terms specifically apply to protective fabrics used in the garments and PPE needed as a part of a thermal hazard […]
When Dan joined an American company as Environmental Health and Safety Manager, his team leader informed him that the field employees had a high exposure to arc flash in their daily operations. This case study walks you through creating an FR program to protect field […]
When it comes to workplace safety in the electrical industry, it is essential to incorporate FR/AR clothing to ensure your safety program is compliant with the latest edition of NFPA 70E. Task-based wear has its specific uses; however, ensuring that each employee is properly outfitted […]
During an electric arc, temperatures can reach up to 35,000°F. This article takes a look at how you can help make sure your team is up to standard and adequately protected—and how your location globally plays a critical role in doing just that. Download
When creating a FR/AR PPE program, safety engineers dedicate a fair amount of time researching, selecting and sourcing quality garments to protect their employees. Time is spent on the front end to ensure that the proper garment is designed to comply with industry standards and […]
When working outdoors, hot days and intense conditions are all too common. Add in humidity, machinery, intense tasks and tight or enclosed spaces, and it’s easy to see why the risk of on-the-job heat stress greatly increases during the summer. This article explores how those […]
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