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Consistency in an Ever-Changing Market: A Case Study

Consistency in an Ever-Changing Market: A Case Study

With the assurances and quality that Westex® fabrics provide, we believe we can tell people we are offering the worlds best FR garments to our customers. Steve McCrory, Saf-Tech president

Case Study- The Value of Brand Reputation

Case Study- The Value of Brand Reputation

A lot has changed in the 30 years that Rasco has been supplying flame resistant (FR) garments for the electric utilities and oil and gas industries.

Championing Safety: A University Sets Student Safety Above All

Championing Safety: A University Sets Student Safety Above All

For a U.S.-based research laboratory at a major university, the pursuit of scientific discovery brings students into close contact with potentially hazardous situations. Laboratory researchers often utilize risky chemical agents to further their studies, and the question of safety is a major factor in lab operations.

Standing Up for Worker Safety: A case study on Generic vs. Branded FR Fabric (ENG)

Standing Up for Worker Safety: A case study on Generic vs. Branded FR Fabric (ENG)

When Dan joined an American company as Environmental Health and Safety Manager, his team leader and Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Robin, immediately informed him that the eld employees, had a high exposure to arc flash over the course of their daily operations. The companys 1,500 field technicians interact daily with electrified equipment […]

Understanding Your Liability in Third-Party Contractor Situations

Understanding Your Liability in Third-Party Contractor Situations

Last year, a Los Angeles County jury found Qualcomm liable for $7.1 million in damages as a result of a burn incident. Qualcomm,a telecommunications equipment company, was found negligent in an electrical re incident, where a third-party contractor suffered third-degree burns while servicing electrical equipment on the companys premise. The incident, which resulted in catastrophic […]