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Hand protection test standards

What type of hazards are gloves rated for? How have the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 test standards evolved?
What type of hazards are gloves rated for? How have the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 test standards evolved?
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Proper PPE for female workers in construction

How can women’s hi-vis personal protective equipment be used to attract and retain female construction workers?
In the past few years, garments tailored for women have become more common. These garments look similar to men’s apparel but are designed with specific details that consider the female form and shape.
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Layers of FR protective clothing

Why does two plus two often equal five when it comes to a layered personal protective equipment clothing system?
Why does two plus two often equal five when it comes to a layered personal protective equipment clothing system?
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Laundering hi-vis AR/FR garments

How many launderings are high-visibility arc-rated/flame-resistant garments good for before they’re either no longer FR or too faded to meet ANSI standards?
How many launderings are high-visibility arc-rated/flame-resistant garments good for before they’re either no longer FR or too faded to meet ANSI standards?
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