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DuPont supports JOIFF with its new handbook on PPE selection, use, care and maintenance (3rd October 2007)
DuPont supports JOIFF with its new handbook on PPE selection, use, care and maintenance
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Protection on-board (1st August 2007)
The 22 specialists involved in building Luna Rossa yachts for the America's Cup selected DuPont Tyvek Classic coveralls to help protect them from potentially harmful substances. A total of 5000 Tyvek Classic garments were sel
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Handbook focuses on ppe selection (1st August 2007)
JOIFF, an organisation for emergency services management, has published a PPE handbook for people who select heat-and-flame protective clothing and equipment, which JOIFF member, DuPont, has printed and is distributing in con
Helping cut burn risk (12th July 2007)
The risk of exposure to electric arc is a hot topic when working with electricity...
Coverall role (1st June 2007)
At the Toulouse-Blagnac airport zone in France, Airbus staff rely on the protection of DuPont Tyvek® and Tychem® coveralls in paint spraying and aircraft maintenance and inspection applications.
Helping cut burn risk (1st June 2007)
The risk of exposure to electric arc is a hot topic when working with electricity. No matter how many steps are taken to minimise the potential for an accident, it is crucial to be prepared for the worst, as Paul Read
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High-flying protection (10th May 2007)
DuPont protects AIRBUS workers with TYVEK and TYCHEM solutions...
Best practice' advice (1st April 2007)
DuPont Personal Protection has structured an extensive calendar of events aimed at people who specify safety clothing that protects against occupational risks such as: intense heat and flame; harmful chemicals, dusts and fibr
Labelling update (1st October 2006)
DuPont is making changes to its NOMEX garment labelling programme to increase the level of quality assurance offered to users in Europe. The standard NOMEX label is now subject to stricter licensing criteria. The label certi
Biohazard protection (1st June 2006)
To prepare Fleet Street's broadcasting and print media news teams for the possibility of a flu pandemic or other biohazard emergency, The Fleet Street Clinic has appointed DuPont Personal Protection to carry out a training session in the proper proce
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Suitably Protected (1st April 2006)
New products on the DuPont Personal Protection stand at Safety & Health Expo will include the Tychem C2 and Tychem F2 suits.
Heavy Duty Chemical Protection Suits (1st December 2005)
A recent study by the International Labour Office indicates that every year more than 2.2 million people die from work-related accidents or illnesses.
Special Needs Met (1st December 2005)
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is restoring the Windscale nuclear site to brownfield status. By 2015, it plans to have remaining nuclear facilities in a passively safe regime. When looking to improve the safety and protection of garments
A Day on Safety (1st August 2005)
DuPont Personal Protection and a respiratory manufacturer are sponsoring a series of A Day on Safety seminars. A seminar is to be held in Aberdeen in November and two more will be held that month, one in Teesside and one in the Wirral. The seminars,
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Cutting the cut risk (1st June 2005)
Since introducing PPE incorporating DuPont’s Kevlar fibre, accidents at Pilkington’s float glass manufacturing facilities have reduced in severity and cuts have moved from number 1 to number 3 in the injury list.
Protects against burns (1st April 2005)
Many BP workers exposed to the risk of flash fires rely on garments made from DuPont Nomex brand fibre to protect them from burns.
New products on show (1st April 2005)
Safety & Health Expo 2005 will see DuPont Personal Protection exhibiting three new products.
An extreme solution (1st April 2005)
Ian Clay attended a recent seminar held by DuPont Personal Protection where the company launched a range of innovative products due to be shown at the Safety & Health Expo 2005. Amongst these new products was the new NOMEX MetalPro suits that offer p
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PROTECTED FROM CABLE STRIKE (1st February 2005)
Fulcrum Connections works on behalf of Transco to provide gas connection services to 140 000 customers each year. To help protect themselves from burn injury in the event of cable strike, craftsmen wear garments made of DuPont Nomex brand fibre.
Well suited to the task (1st December 2004)
Employees at boat builder Bénéteau are protected from the hazards of the job by DuPont Personal Protection’s Tyvek Classic coveralls.
PROTECTION WHEN THE HEAT IS ON (1st October 2004)
DuPont Nomex brand fibre is available in a wide range of PPE, from turnout gear worn by firefighters to flame resistant coveralls for electrical workers and Formula One racing drivers, as well as poloshirts, underwear and socks.
PROTECTED BY AN ANTISTATIC SUIT (1st August 2004)
In a number of working environments antistatic charging can put workers and production at risk.
Fewer hand injuries (1st June 2004)
Introduction of gloves containing DuPont Kevlar brand fibre has drastically reduced hand and finger injuries at the Oldbury site of Tyco European Tubes.
New products on show (1st April 2004)
New products will be launched by DuPont Personal Protection (DPP) at this years Safety & Health Expo.
Limited-use clothing (1st February 2004)
When it comes to protective clothing, a multitude of health and safety and environmental factors can complicate the selection process.
Cut the cost of injury (1st December 2003)
Competitive companies like to keep operational costs under control. Some costs are more visible than others. Many companies, for example, find it difficult to assess the ongoing cost of accidents and injuries as well as the longer term benefit of inv
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