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The Essentials of Arc Flash PPE Maintenance

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Arc flash Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and their Arc Thermal Protective Value (ATPV) is essential in many workplaces to keep workers safe from arc blast related injuries such as eye damage and burns.  However, putting on the right PPE for the job alone does not guarantee safety.  The PPE itself must be properly maintained in order for it to function correctly and keep the wearer safe.  Fortunately, arc flash PPE maintenance can be very easy if you keep these simple tips in mind.

Caring for your FR workwear starts with keeping track of how old it is.  It is recommended that you have five sets of arc flash clothing, washing and wearing each set only once per work week.  When you follow this guideline, 100 percent cotton  garments last 12 to 16 months, 88/12 cotton/nylon blends last 18 to 30 months and 93 percent Nomex blends last 2 1/2 to 4 years. Continue Reading…

Workrite Insulated FR Workwear

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Workrite listened to customers’ needs by teaming up with Westex and 3M to develop their 578 Series insulated fire-resistant workwear - a Thinsulate Platinum fire-resistant insulated line of outerwear that is 44% warmer that the standard insulated workwear. It will stand up to the elements with its durable modacrylic quilting systems that endure even industrial launderings.  The oversized hoods on the flame-resistant insulated duck hoodies will accommodate a standard hard hat, but this is insulated off-work, workwear clothing, too, that’s perfectly suited for building a fire or running to the store on a frigid winter day.

When you know you’re on the jobsite wrapped in 3M Thinsulate, fire-resistant clothing, it can put a smile on your face on a gray, snowy day.  Wearing Workrite’s FR 588 Series fire-resistant bib coveralls underneath the new 526 Series Navy Duck insulated Field Coat will not only help keep the wind at bay, it will keep you nice and toasty warm, too. The Workrite insulated FR bibs are made with adjustable straps for a snug fit and a comfortable assurance from the weather.  The new Navy Duck Field Coat has a stand-up collar that conceals snaps for an optional hood. Two chest pockets with unseen snap closures can hold whatever gear you need for the outdoor, cold-weather tasks at hand – whether they are for personal or on the jobsite wear.  And there’s even a one-year guarantee on these quality insulated FR garments from normal wear. For more Workrite, fire-resistant or insulated workwear remember to stop by WorkingPerson.com. Keep an eye out for more Workrite insulated FR products as they will become available in 2013.

Workplace Injuries Facts and Stats

Construction Has High Worker Injury Rate

As the nature of jobs and the working schedules have become tougher, workplace injuries have become very much common these days. Keeping this fact in mind, all the workers and their employers should consider the newly released facts and stats about workplace fatalities and injuries, so that efforts could be made in order to reduce the number of workplace injuries and deaths. The careless choice of workwear and other work accessories causes most of these deaths and injurie and, because of  this, WorkingPerson.com is striving to provide quality safety accessories and workwear for Working People. Have a look at some of the highlights of these facts and statistics. Continue Reading…

ANSI/ISEA 201-2012 Standard: Choosing PPE for Cold Temperatures

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When the weather is cold, it is important to show up for the job prepared.  The fact that your workwear will need insulation that will allow you to complete tasks comfortably while staying warm is obvious, but we may not always know how much or how little insulation we need.  Another question we may ask ourselves while we prepare for work in frigid temperatures is, will the clothing keep us protected from cold for the intended life of the product? Continue Reading…

The Wide Selection of Red Kap Uniform Shirts

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Looking to throw off the winter doldrums and give your gear a facelift? Boasting one of the largest color ranges in the working world, Red Kap Uniforms has the style and palette to fit any workwear brand.

One of the easiest ways to brighten your mood and your workwear is to add a splash of blue. Color psychologists agree that blue is perceived as ‘peaceful’ and ‘loyal’. That may be be true because it’s always been used abundantly in uniforms and workwear throughout history. Red Kap offers 5 varieties of blue alone in their mainstay Men’s Industrial Short Sleeve (SP24) and Long Sleeve Shirt (SP14) series. Continue Reading…

The Various Fits of Filson Shirts

Different Filson Shirt Fits

Filson is a brand that has been around for ages. With that time they have found just the right touches to add to their products, making them, often, lifetime partners. The new and improved shirt styles, along with their old traditional ones demonstrate that Filson is no less concerned with materials and craftsmanship than ever before, so these updated shirts still speak the company’s “might as well have the best” motto.  With the new fits that Filson offers, three distinct style lines now provide that much better comfort for different body types and muscular structure as well as appearance and versatility.  Filson now fits you, your sense of style, as well as your outdoor activities.  Continue Reading…

Under Armour’s Newly Introduced Infrared Workwear

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Under Armour’s latest innovative technology creates a living, breathing body warmer in its ColdGear: Infrared Base Layers– keeping you warmer, longer.

Under Armour is known for its historic wicking microfiber garments since 1995.  With one revolutionary T-shirt that founder Kevin Plank created, he changed performance clothing (and perhaps the performance, too) one NFL team by one after the other.  The thought that drove him – and still inspires the company’s research is: there has to be something better.  So this winter, there’s yet another new innovation to UA’s 2013 line, the ColdGear line: Infrared. Continue Reading…

Egrodyne’s Flame-Resistant Workwear Keeps you Safe

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Don’t take any chances with your Personal Protective Equipment. When it comes to Flame-Resistant (FR) clothing and accessories, you can never know too much about the quality and performance of the gear that is protecting you.

In their commitment to excellence and safety, Ergodyne announced in December 2012 an ongoing mission of education and clarifying what aspects of flame resistant products you need to be aware of and what characteristics are most important to keep you safe. ARC and flash fires are major threats if incurred in the workplace and you don’t want to have to second guess the flame resistance of your (PPE) personal protective equipment while experiencing a critical threat. Continue Reading…

Tagless Hanes Underwear: It’s Time for a Change

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Forgive us, but we need to talk. Specifically, we need to talk about your underwear.  It’s not you, it’s your underwear. It’s time for an upgrade. You know this to be true, so let’s not make this any harder than it needs to be. It’s time to break up… with that annoying tag.

I hear you. You’re saying, “but this is the best I can do, there’s nothing better out there.” But there IS something better! You just have to go out and find it! And we’ll help. Let us introduce you to this wonderful friend of ours, Hanes and their Tagless Underwear. Yes, it’s almost too good to be true. Continue Reading…

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