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What is arc flash protective clothing?

By Jake Oakey on December 28, 2022

Arc flash clothing, also known as arc flash suits or arc flash protective gear, is a type of PPE worn by electricians, linemen, and other workers who may be exposed to the high energy electrical arcs that can occur during electrical maintenance and repair tasks. Key Takeaways These arcs, which can reach temperatures as high […]

All you need to know about face fit testing

By Jake Oakey on December 27, 2022

Face fit testing is a process that is used to ensure that respiratory protective equipment (RPE), such as masks and respirators, fits properly on the wearer's face. It is an important step in the selection and use of RPE, as an ill-fitting mask or respirator can significantly reduce its effectiveness in protecting the wearer from […]

What PPE and workwear do I need when working in a warehouse?

By Jake Oakey on December 6, 2022

If you work in a warehouse and you are not sure on the PPE and workwear you need to make sure you are carrying out your tasks effectively and safely on a daily basis then this is the post for you, we will look at the typical hazards in warehouses and the right warehouse workwear […]

When should ear defenders be used?

By Jake Oakey on November 29, 2022

Having ear defenders provided to you by your employers is essential when looking to protect your hearing. The tricky part can be understanding where you should be wearing hearing protection and when you don't need it. Hearing protection should be provided to employees when the noise (after noise control measures have been put in place) […]

All you need to know about waterproof workwear EN 343

By Jake Oakey on November 28, 2022

Waterproof workwear is a must have when working outside in the UK, we always say it is constantly raining and we aren't wrong. When looking at the number of days we experienced rain in 2021 it was a total 149 days according to statista. Certain industries are required to work outside more than others, industries […]

Workwear for the Winter!

By Jake Oakey on November 27, 2022

Finding the right winter workwear clothing can be a challenge with hundreds of options all claiming to be perfect for the winter months, here is a list of great winter workwear options that have been tested and trusted by professionals across the industry. We will take a look at both hi vis winter workwear and […]

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