Safety managers have a very important decision to make when determining the type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that their team needs. Before nailing down the fabric, apparel and PPE brands they would like to select, they first need to determine whether their team, or even specific members of their team, require primary or secondary FR protection to help perform their job responsibilities as safely as possible.
It is every employer’s goal to keep its workers safe on the job, but providing for the safety of your employees requires a holistic approach. Forming just one dimension of a hazard mitigation program, personal protective equipment (PPE) can be extremely beneficial when specified correctly. It is important, though, to look at a safety program comprehensively, so we asked our training experts, two of which will be attending the Petroleum Safety Conference at the end of this month, to share three key aspects to consider when building your program.
When the 2018 edition of NFPA 70E went into effect, many within the industry took time to explore how the standard changes would affect both employers and workers. There are a number of articles you can turn to on the subject; indeed, even Westex by Milliken has penned a few articles expanding on what the changes mean.
In our line of work, it is critical to understand the needs of our customers. From the nature of the daily hazards you face to the ever-important subject of budgets, Westex by Milliken understands that a number of factors go into selecting the right arc-rated/flame resistant (AR/FR) fabric for a company’s personal protective equipment (PPE) program.
En el siguiente texto abordamos un caso real de un accidente de trabajo que involucra a dos trabajadores, resultando en el fallecimiento de uno de ellos y generando graves lesiones en el otro. Este evento podría haberse evitado si se hubieran adoptado las medidas de seguridad estándar. Descargar
Incidentes con arcos eléctricos y fuegos repentinos son una realidad cotidiana para los trabajadores de las empresas de electricidad y de petróleo y gas. Para ayudar a mantener los trabajadores seguros en su día a día, los profesionales requieren protección continua, además de indumentarias específicas para determinadas tareas. Las prendas ignífugas de uso diario, como camisas de trabajo, pantalones y pantalones vaqueros, son una solución fácil para que estos trabajadores estén adecuadamente protegidos en caso de un arco eléctrico o un fuego repentino. Descargar
Como norma de la industria, NFPA 70E presenta los elementos de un programa de seguridad eléctrica para proteger a los trabajadores de los peligros eléctricos de alto riesgo – estos a que los trabajadores tienen contacto cada día. OSHA establece claramente el que, los empleadores deben proteger sus empleados de los peligros eléctricos y la NFPA 70E informa como. Descargar
Unexpected arc flash and short-duration thermal exposure from fire hazards, also known as flash fire, are a daily reality for electric utility and oil and gas workers. To help keep workers safe on the job, industrial personnel require ongoing hazard protection in addition to specific attire for certain tasks. Everyday FR apparel, such as work shirts, pants and jeans, is an easy solution for these workers to be adequately protected in the event of an arc flash or short-duration thermal exposure from fire.
Estudio de Caso sobre los Programas de Prendas
Satisfacer las necesidades de los trabajadores y los requisitos de la industria puede ser una tarea difícil. La cantidad y variedad de equipos de protección disponibles en el mercado dificulta la definición de un camino para la implantación y actualización de un Programa de EPP’s, principalmente en el sector eléctrico.
Flash fires and fuel-fed fires are two different hazards, and it’s critical to distinguish between the two for various safety reasons.
