When Product Tests Fail: Tips from a Laboratory
Failures are a common, almost inevitable experience in product development. While it’s always disappointing, read on to learn three tips from a testing lab on how to mitigate risk and ease the…
NFPA 2112 Open for Comment, Proposes Rainwear Addition
NFPA 2112 is in Step 2 of the 2017 revision cycle: public comment. In step 1, public input was received and the technical committee held a meeting, reviewed the input, and…
ANSI-ISEA 107 Update: What’s New in the 2015 Edition?
I’m too busy to read this. Please summarize the ANSI-ISEA 107-15 update.The standard was revised to merge ANSI/ISEA 107 and ANSI/ISEA 207 to include all high-visibility safety products, including vests and accessories,…
FlashCert: Global Testing and Certifications in a Flash!
ArcWear, Kinectrics, BTTG, and SEI have partnered to offer new services under FlashCert: streamlined testing and certification for flame resistant clothing and PPE in the US and EU. Services offered…
Industry Update: Welders’ Personal Protective Apparel Research
In an effort to further facilitate the combination of comfort and protection of welders, researchers are examining new finishes for resistance to molten metal splash. The study was initiated as…
Free Webinar: FR/AR Clothing and Weather-Related Issues
What should be considered when wearing PPE in unpredictable and adverse environments?Register for a free OH&S Webinar on Thursday, November 3rd at 2:00 p.m. EST to listen in as Hugh Hoagland presents the challenges…