Firefighter clothing stands as a crucial line of defense against the intense heat and flames encountered on the front lines. However, the efficacy of thermal protection performance (TPP) in these garments is not immune to the influence of moisture, whether it be from sweat, rain, water spray, or steam. While it is well-established that wet …
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Tarasafe Unleashes Innovative Safety Solutions at A+A 2023
Delighted to share that we made a significant impact at A+A 2023 held from October 24 to 27 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Aplus 2023 event’s theme, “Inspirations for a Better Work Environment,” was in perfect alignment with our mission of ensuring workplace safety and health. Our presence exemplified its commitment to promoting sustainable safety and health …
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Stoll Curve and its Significance in Heat and Flame Protection
The human skin is very sensitive to temperature. When the skin temperature reaches 45°C, the person will have a burning feeling. When the temperature reaches 72°C, it will cause second-degree burns to the skin. Alice Stoll and Maria Chianta in the latter half of 1960s, conducted a series of experiments on live, anesthetized test subjects. …
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The Evolving Landscape of Women’s PPE
Personal Protective equipments reduce the risk of getting harmed during an accident at work place. PPE are the essential requisite for everyone who work in a hazardous environment. The world has seen a rapid growth of women workforce across all industries. An increased awareness towards stringent regulatory compliances and realization of increased hazards at the …
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Arc Flash Boundary
Arc flash hazards can occur in any location where electrical equipment is present. Some common locations where arc flash hazards may be present include: Power generation facilities, such as power plants and substations Industrial facilities, such as factories and manufacturing plants Commercial buildings, such as office buildings and retail stores Data centres and other computer …
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Ergonomics in work wear
As the name suggests, work wear is intended to be worn at a place of employment. Each workplace is unique, and work clothing should reflect this by being user-friendly. Additionally, we refer to the work wear’s ergonomics when we discuss how well it satisfies user needs. The environment in which the work wear will be …
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Importance of Fire Resistant Clothing
If you’ve never witnessed open fires, potentially sparking objects, and other flaming items, it can be difficult to fully appreciate just how important it is to be fully protected by fire resistant clothing on the job. The direct injuries caused by the flames themselves can certainly be serious. But due to the relatively short duration …
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Workplace safety & you- 3 Ways to avoid casualty
Very recently, on 6th May 2017 an accident was recorded, where two workers were killed and a few severely injured when molten iron accidentally fell on them. This unfortunate incident happened at a Govt. Steel plant in West Bengal, India. The accident happened due to fall of molten steel out of a ladle which was …
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