Environmental factors (e.g., humidity, wind, temperature, radiant heat, clothing, and workload i.e., metabolic rate) are considered when determining if a heat risk is present indoors or outdoors.

Not all workers require the same protective apparel. The responsibilities of the position, environmental hazards surrounding the worker and the time of day on the job could all be factors when ...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) in the electric arc has been evolving since the early 1990s. With the introduction of OSHA Safety and Health Standards in the United States and arc test methods in ...

In the summer months, thousands of workers who must wear protective clothing struggle to stay cool. Fabric and garment manufacturers are answering their call for more comfortable products and designs.

Turnout gear is essential for the safe performance of firefighting duties. Firefighters rely on the protective properties of their turnout gear and should be familiar with the use, care and ...

Dublin, May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Disruptive Technologies Will Propel the Scandinavian PPE Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Personal protective equipment ...

Arc flashes are a potentially life-threatening hazard for those who work in the electrical industry. These electrical explosions or discharges can reach upwards of 35,000 degrees in temperature, and ...

Dublin, Sept. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Industrial Protective Clothing and Equipment Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Kingi Carpenter threw an opening-night party for her new studio and workshop space on Toronto’s Queen Street West – the night before the city went into a COVID-19 lockdown. The timing couldn’t have ...