When creating a personal protective equipment (PPE) program to account for short-term thermal hazards, the subject of cost inevitably comes up. Safety managers, of course, have to balance the risks associated with their job sites and the resources of the company—or else the PPE plan cannot be effectively implemented. Especially in challenging times, it may […] The post The Price of Protection: Analyzing the True Cost of PPE Programs appeared first on Westex: A Milliken Brand ..read more

  Back when the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) first introduced the term arc-rated (AR) in its 2012 edition of NFPA 70E®, there was confusion about how exactly it applied in the world of protective garments. Even today, questions still linger about the term and how it relates to its counterpart, flame-resistant (FR)—what is the […] The post What is the difference between FR and AR PPE? appeared first on Westex: A Milliken Brand ..read more

  Amid today’s workplace safety landscape, combustible dust is a conundrum. Dust in the workplace is unavoidable; yet, managing dust is much more than a routine housekeeping consideration. Anything from sugar to metal to rubber can produce dust, and in manufacturing settings, these dust particles can pose serious hazard risks. These risks span not only […] The post Facing a Combustible Dust Hazard? Consider These Three Questions. appeared first on Westex: A Milliken Brand ..read more

  Safety managers are constantly analyzing their site risks to create the safest possible environment for their workers. Especially when considering short-term thermal events, like arc flashes or flash fires, stacking the deck with proactive and reactive measures are critical in mitigating injuries. Burn injuries are one of the primary considerations of any short-term thermal […] The post How FR/AR Fabrics Help Mitigate Burn Injuries appeared first on Westex: A Milliken Brand ..read more

  This fall, the Westex: A Milliken Brand team is excited to return to the annual NSC Safety Congress and Expo, hosted this year in Orlando, FL, October 11-13. The event — a key safety industry convening for more than 100 years — brings together professionals to focus on industry-leading safety technology, education and networking […] The post Westex Heads to NSC Safety Congress appeared first on Westex: A Milliken Brand ..read more

  As we all adjust to a new normal in the era of COVID-19, safety is more essential than ever. This month, the Westex team will travel to Austin, TX, to participate in ASSP Safety 2021—a major professional conference bringing together the safety industry. From September 13-15, Westex: A Milliken Brand will present its full […] The post Mark Your Calendar for ASSP Safety 2021! appeared first on Westex: A Milliken Brand ..read more

  NFPA® 70E provides a system of checks and balances to account for electrical hazard safety on your job site. The hierarchy of risk controls provides safety managers and employers a host of administrative and engineering tools to help prevent arc flash incidents and mitigate injuries should an incident occur. Because the onus falls to […] The post Is My Employer Responsible for Providing Electrical PPE? appeared first on Westex: A Milliken Brand ..read more

  If you’ve been involved in the oil & gas, electrical, or industrial manufacturing industries, chances are you’re familiar with personal protective equipment—PPE for short. PPE plays a critical role in protecting workers who face any number of job site hazards, from combustible dust, flash fire and arc flash incidents to electrical shock and fall […] The post Navigating PPE Needs Amid a Pandemic appeared first on Westex: A Milliken Brand ..read more

  Setting the tone for the latest edition, the 2021 NFPA® 70E® Standard cover prominently features the hierarchy of risk controls, first introduced in the 2018 edition. Recommitting and reemphasizing the importance of the hierarchy of risk controls, the cover—and the standard as a whole—draws attention to this tool, which helps the electrical industry identify […] The post Five NFPA 70E Updates to Note for Your PPE Program appeared first on Westex: A Milliken Brand ..read more

  Back when the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) first introduced the term arc-rated (AR) in its 2012 edition of NFPA 70E®, there was confusion about how exactly it applied in the world of protective garments. Even today, questions still linger about the term and how it relates to its counterpart, flame-resistant (FR)—what is the […] The post Just What Do AR and FR Mean When it Comes to Protective Fabric? appeared first on Westex: A Milliken Brand ..read more