The updated NFPA 70E can be explored through the lens of parties impacted. Through analyzing party responsibility, safety engineers and managers can make informed decisions to comply. Read More
Welcome to the Westex Blog
Where we share our perspective on current trends, best practices, and the future of FR safety.
9 Pontos Fundamentais para a Segurança no Trabalho
Há alguns anos, a Milliken enfrentou um cenário de extremo risco para o negócio com a entrada de diversas empresas de baixo custo e novos competidores externos representando uma ameaça crescente. Muitos concorrentes decidiram cortar seus custos radicalmente e muitos até saíram do mercado, no caminho inverso, a Milliken® se dedicava à pesquisa e investia mais em desenvolvimento do que qualquer outra empresa na indústria têxtil.
Protecting Electrical Workers & Peace of Mind with AR/FR Apparel
Electrical workers face the risk of unexpected arc flash incidents throughout their daily operations by the very nature of their job. The right apparel can offer protection and peace of mind.
NOSSAS VESTIMENTAS SALVAM VIDAS
Depois de sobreviver a um acidente de arco elétrico, que o internou no hospital e exigiu um extenso processo de recuperação, Brandon Schroeder sentiu na pele a importância de compartilhar sua história. Não foi só pelo fato de ser uma narrativa impactante em sua vida, mas também pelo fato de que um acidente de arco elétrico impactou mais vidas do que a sua própria.
Com mais de 15 anos no campo e, agora, se destacando pela importância da segurança em sua própria experiência, Brandon compartilha suas histórias com eletricistas, profissionais de segurança e engenheiros para contribuir com a abordagem da indústria de segurança na prevenção de acidentes e minimização de seus impactos. Ele consegue se envolver hoje em um nível mais profundo com os usuários de Vestimentas antichama porque ele é um deles – alguém que teve que tomar decisões atentas a cada dia para retornar com vida para sua casa e sua família. Ao compartilhar sua história ele aprendeu que promover um movimento de conscientização sobre a segurança no trabalho salva a vida de pessoas.
Believe in Safety: A Survivor’s Insight
After surviving an arc flash accident, which landed him in the hospital and required an extensive recovery process, Brandon Schroeder keenly felt the value in sharing his story. Not only was it a poignant narrative, but it also drove home the fact that an arc flash accident impacts more than just you personally. Read More
Three Takeaways from the NFPA 70E Twitter Chat
Today’s #70EChat, hosted by NECA and Westex by Milliken, brought the electrical industry together to discuss the ever-evolving world of electrical safety. Exploring the 2018 edition of NFPA 70E – and more importantly, what that means for electrical contractors – the #70EChat raised important questions, offered new perspectives, and opened the doors to further conversations in pursuit of safer practices and work environments. Read More
Milliken & Company Named One of America’s Safest Companies
When a work environment is safe, workers are free to focus on their jobs. That is the driving belief behind Milliken’s commitment to safety. We are happy to announce that Milliken & Company has been included in America’s Safest Companies List. Created in 2002, American’s Safest Companies is a corporate award that honors companies who have a demonstrated commitment to employee safety and health, environment management, and risk control. Read More
Four Takeaways from Experiencing a Live Arc Flash Demonstration
As any safety manager will tell you, understanding hazards is as important as identifying them. Through understanding, you can appropriately plan for and mitigate job worksite hazards in order to build a safety program that successfully protects your employees. Read More
Five AR/FR Fabrics Designed to Meet End User Needs
Last month, Westex by Milliken joined the industry in one of the largest safety conferences in the U.S. – NSC Congress & Expo. It is an opportunity to be immersed in the industry – gleaning information, learning the latest developments and experiencing products in-person.
The Danger Hiding in Plain Sight: Generic “88/12 FR” Fabrics
The vast number of flame resistant fabrics, garments and manufacturers in today’s market has led to confusion around the differences between flame resistant (FR) fabric types, FR fabric manufacturing methods and FR garment brands. Many don’t realize that the term “88/12 FR” is nothing more than a fabric content or type of fabric. “88/12 FR” is not a brand of fabric, and therefore does not provide any information on fabric performance, which varies widely by fabric manufacturer. It’s also not well understood that who manufactures the fabrics is almost always different from who manufactures the garment, and behind a trusted garment label might be lower-quality, generic FR fabric. Given the poor performance of generic “88/12 FR” fabrics, misunderstanding the terms and labels can have serious consequences for workers.
