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Oct 22, 2024
MSHA: Mining Safety and Health Administration
MSHA provides hundreds of resources to help miners become trained in identifying the potential mining hazards they may face. However, these resources come with the expectation that all new miners must become safety-certified. They are required to complete a minimum of 24 hours of training within their first 90 days of employment. Before a miner is even allowed to work in the mine, they must complete at least four hours of safety training, and there are two core certifications miners must...
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Apr 24, 2023
Understanding FR Hoodies: Benefits, Features, and a Comparison of Zip Up vs. Pullover Designs
In this article, we will explore MCR Safety's FR hoodies and their benefits, including the different designs available and their features, so that you can make an informed decision when choosing...
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Aug 06, 2020
FRC Clothes and Triple-Vented FR-Rated Clothing
Workers across a multitude of industries face fire hazards that require them to wear flame-resistant clothing (FRC) as part of their PPE. An arc flash hazard is one example of a dangerous fire...
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Aug 06, 2020
Where to buy FR Clothing?
Whatever kind of fire and burn protection you require, MCR Safety has a product designed for you. We know work clothing can be personal in nature, and everyone has different preferences. Our...
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Apr 08, 2020
Heat Stress and PPE: Hi-Vis Wicking T-Shirts and Breathable Ultra-Lightweight FR Clothing
or those who can't avoid working around heat, taking necessary precautions can help them prevent getting sick, or worse. One of those precautions is wearing comfortable personal protective...
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Jan 28, 2020
Utility Technology: 5G Network, 5G PPE, and Breathable FR Clothing
It’s estimated that 800,000 new small cells will need to be installed by 2025 to meet the demands of 5G technology. These small cells will result in a dramatic increase in pole attachments and...
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Jan 27, 2020
Top U.S. Electrical Stores Near Me
Below are 2018’s 25 most financially successful electrical product distributors in North America, according to Modern Distribution Management. The distributors are ranked based on total revenue...
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Jan 24, 2020
What to Know About FR Managed Uniform Programs in the U.S.
An FR managed uniform program is the procedure a company follows to ensure employees have the flame-resistant clothing (FRC) required to do their jobs safely. Safety departments implement these...
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Jan 01, 2020
Electrical Contractors and Lineman Jobs
Electricians, linemen, electrical contractors—all of these jobs play an important part in modern society. That’s why MCR Safety provides top-rated PPE for tradespeople in the electrical industry....
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Jan 01, 2020
A Guide to Winter Work Jackets
Wearing the proper protective garments to guard against freezing temperatures, wind, and precipitation is vital to your health and safety when your job takes you into the tundra of wintertime....
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Dec 20, 2019
Combustible Dust: An Overview
Over the past decade, the total number of catastrophic fires and explosions caused by combustible dust has been significantly increasing. In the past 25 years, at least 281 major combustible dust...
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