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  • 3M 2091 Particulate Filters on respirator with white background.

    How Long Does My 3M 2091 Filter Last?

    When using a 3M 2091 Particulate Filter in the field, it is important to change it frequently enough to ensure that you are still getting the necessary protection. I receive...

  • Man wearing white Tyvek hazmat suit by DuPont on white background

    Tyvek Coverall Suits by DuPont

    In the weeks leading up to Halloween, we received lots of orders for DuPont 1414 Tyvek Coverall Suits. These make great costumes for everything from space explorers to hazmat clean...

  • Worker inspecting another worker's harness.

    How to Know When to Replace Your PPE Gear

    When using fall protection, even if you have the appropriate protection for your setup, it is important to know when to replace your gear. I recently got a question asking...

  • Man at gun range holding shot target and gun. Wearing respirator and safety glasses.

    Filters and Lead Fumes

    I recently got a question about what type of filters should be used for a very interesting project. Although few of my readers will probably have the same exact application,...

  • Worker wearing harness connected to anchor at top of building with skyline behind him.

    Selecting The Right Kind of Fall Protection

    On any job where you are going to be working off of the ground, it is important to consider fall protection. Having the right type of fall protection gear can...

  • 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridge

    6001 Organic Vapor Cartridge

    I recently had a customer ask me about what organic vapor cartridges would be appropriate for his job. Let's explore the options. I have a 1/2 mask 3M 7500 respirator...

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    Fall Protection and HVAC Maintenance

    Hi, my last post about fall distance brought me a related question, and I thought the answer I gave might be of interest to the rest of our readers. What...

  • Worker wearing a 3M Protecta Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL).

    Fall Distance and the Self Retracting Lifeline

    I had an interesting inquiry from an overseas customer about the fall distance when using a self retracting lifeline. Dear sir, What is a total estimated fall distance of Self-retracting...

  • Man wearing hazmat suit, booties, gloves and full-face respirator with white background.

    Asbestos: The Miracle Mineral

    One of our most persistent lines of inquiry has to do with Asbestos in the home. As an avid Do-It-Yourselfer, this has been a subject of interest to me for...

  • 3M Organic Vapor Cartridge 6001 (Pair) on white background

    E6000 Glue Respirator Question

    We get questions from users about the use of safety equipment in real world situations all the time. One of the things I’d like to do from time to time...

  • Worker wearing hi-vis vest and hard hat sits in the shade and drinks water.

    Protecting Yourself from Sun Damage on the Job

    Since sunscreen seems more and more essential these days, I thought it would be good to review some thoughts about protecting yourself from solar radiation. This has been a popular...