Simon Ash, UK Sales Manager at HAIX explores the history of safety shoes and how protective footwear has evolved.
Then vs. now
The history of safety boots can be traced back to the 20th century. Before this time it was was cheaper and faster to replace the injured workers than to introduce safety measures or provide personal protective equipment (PPE). It was the introduction of liability insurance costs that made larger corporations (Read More)
ARC flash clothing is being increasingly needed due to the rise in ARC flash hazards becoming more of a risk in many workplaces. Due to the high demand of electricity and power that we continue to use in our daily lives, it is important that electrical workers are full equipped to deal with an ARC flash hazard event should it occur in the workplace.
When it comes to industrial safety, all of us understand the importance of wearing a hard hat, protective gloves or steel toe-capped boots. In fact, most employers wouldn’t dream of letting their teams on-site without adequate protection, and workers themselves are more than clued up when it comes to the latest safety requirements. However, the same can’t be said when it comes to the potentially fatal risk posed by Arc Flash – a relatively misunderstood, but extremely common type of electrical explosion facing sectors from utilities to industrial electrical, civil engineering and rail. Mark Lant, technical sales manager at ProGARM, explains just what an Arc Flash is, and what to look for to ensure your workforce is protected from the potentially fatal danger.
In the personnel protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing industry, technical expertise matters. Understanding how safety and quality are built into design and production, and ensuring that the appropriate tests and certifications are conducted can save time and money – leading to a more secure place in a highly competitive market. When a team of experienced executives in the industry started a new design and manufacturing company for PPE in 2009, they required some technical guidance. Though they had over 35 years in the industry, they turned to CSA Group to provide the technical expertise that could help further establish them as a reliable source for quality products.
