Items Tagged with 'Personal protective clothing'

Workers in a wide variety of jobs and industries wear high-visibility safety apparel to alert others of their presence, particularly in dark or dim places. Users include utility linemen, construction workers, police officers and school bus drivers, to name a few.

Ann Arbor, MI — Health care workers may be contaminating themselves and their work environments by neglecting to use personal protective equipment and follow preventive protocol, according to a study from researchers at the University of Michigan and the University of Utah.

As outdoor temperatures plummet, employers and employees alike can take steps to help prevent injuries and illnesses when workers have to brave the elements to get the job done.

High-visibility orange and high-visibility yellow options have been added to the line of GORE FR Apparel products.

The Life Guard Hood features an innovative design and fabrics that provide better blocking protection against hazardous particulates and toxins than traditional firefighter hoods.

London – Only 29 percent of women who wear personal protective equipment on the job in the United Kingdom receive PPE specifically contoured to their gender, according to a recent report from the Trades Union Congress, a UK-based federation of labor unions.

Washington – NIOSH is seeking information from facilities that stockpile N95 respirators and high-level protective surgical gowns as part of a research study that will examine how storage conditions affect the deterioration of personal protective equipment.

How is the comfort of FR clothing related to compliance?

How do we determine if our high-visibility apparel is right for the job or task while also making sure it meets standards and requirements?

The Kimtech Pure A6 Liquid Splash Protection Coverall with Hood offers superior liquid barrier protection and a breathable back panel to keep workers in critical areas safe and cool.