PPE

Trends in personal protective equipment

Safety+Health, with the help of the International Safety Equipment Association, invited personal protective equipment manufacturers to weigh in on the challenges they’ve been asked to tackle, as well as the technological innovations that are here or on the horizon.

SCBA system for recharging cylinders

The G1 SCBA Remote-Mounted Quick-Fill System is the only front-mounted NIOSH-approved and NFPA-compliant system for recharging cylinders.

NIOSH launches ‘PPE info’ database

Washington – NIOSH has developed a database it calls a “comprehensive tool” for searching “relevant standards, associated product types, target occupational groups, basic conformity assessment specifications and accredited lab information” related to personal protective equipment.

Flame-resistant shirts

Bulwark recently announced a partnership with Realtree to offer FR shirts featuring Realtree Xtra Camo.
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Splash protection gear

Falcon Protective Gear is a new line of protective rainwear and liquid splash protection.

Flame-resistant lab coat

The Workrite FR/CP Lab Coat combines the FR properties of Nomex IIIA fabric with Westex ShieldTEC, a proprietary chemical-splash protective technology.

Half-mask respirator kit

The Silicone Half-Mask Respirator Kit with GX70 P100 Particulate Filter is the recommended solution for mold, lead paint, asbestos and demolition (when properly fitted, for concentrations up to 10x PEL with half-mask facepieces or 50x PEL with full facepieces that have been quantitatively tested).

Are your eyewash stations contaminated?

In the event of an emergency, having a properly working eyewash station is crucial. And keeping your eyewash station clean and free of contaminants is part of that.
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Eye protection

The WorkSight line of eyewear products features vibrant colors and finishes that also double as a safety line with its ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated frames and removable side shields.

Chemical protective coverall

Tyvek 800 J is a limited-use protective coverall that offers a combination of durability and lightweight comfort in environments that require chemical, liquid or oil protection.

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