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Tuesday Tip: Ways to use the Safety Harness
For models with one size integrated Waist Belt, it is recommended to adjust the abdominal buckle until there is no looseness between the Seat Belt and the worker’s body. For Waist Belts of various...
Tuesday Tip: Exposure to Excessive Heat
Exposure to excessive heat is one of the most complicated and delicate physical risks to work with, excessive exposure to high temperatures can generate irreparable damage such as: Infertility for...
Tuesday Tip: THL and TPP tests
Before anything else, let's understand what THL and TPP would be in a simple way: THL (Total Heat Loss). Total heat loss is, in other words, how breathable the garment is. TPP (Thermal Protective...
Tuesday Tip: What has changed in the CA for fall arrest devices?
After the publication of SIT Ordinance No. 292 of 08/12/2011, which amended item I of Annex I of NR 6, so as to consider as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) against falls with level difference...
Tuesday Tip: Use of equipment with expired CA
Did you know that after the expiration of the CA, when it is not renewed, the use of the PPE is still allowed? As manufacturers of protective equipment, we can only manufacture and market equipment...
Tuesday Tip: Discoloration of the outer layer of a garment
The fabrics used in the outer layer of firefighting clothing are blends of fibers that are very resistant to high temperatures, such as para-aramid and meta-aramid. These materials are inherently...
Tuesday Tip: Electric Arc Flash
An electric arc flash occurs when electric current passes through the air between ungrounded or grounded conductors. Exposure to this extreme temperature causes burns to the skin as well as ignition...
Tuesday Tip: How to choose the right size for your garment
To choose the correct size of your garment you should follow these guidelines: With your hands raised up, check that the jacket bar covers the waistband of your pants by at least 5cm. With your body...
Tuesday Tip: Drag rescue device (DRD)
Warning: The Drag rescue device (DRD) is designed to rescue victims horizontally. It should not be used to lift the victim in lifting rescue operations. Use - Be aware of the victim's physical...
Tuesday Tip: The importance of sanitizing the garments
It is extremely important that garments are sanitized according to the procedure contained in your manual, ensuring that the garment is always clean and decontaminated before use. During...