The Silver Needle Flash Fire Coverall is engineered for maximum protection during confined-space, short-duration thermal events. Its DuPont Nomex IIIA outer shell and Nomex/Lenzing quilted liner create a dual-barrier defense against extreme heat. Unlike traditional gear, our patented integrated harness system is sewn directly into the garment. This design eliminates external compression, maintaining a loose fit that leverages airflow […]

Designed for heavy-duty construction sites and oily workshop floors, the Ground Control provides all-day comfort to keep you focused on the task at hand. This 6-inch boot is constructed with Danner’s time-tested full-grain leather and 100% waterproof Danner Dry liner, allowing moisture to escape without letting water in. Other key features include the Danner DuraGrip Outsole […]

Hastings Fiber Glass Products has released a new Reciprocating Insulated Saw Extension (R.I.S.E.) designed to give lineworkers added reach, control and pruning versatility in the field. Available as product 4006, the R.I.S.E. features a 6-foot insulated extension designed for use with a Milwaukee Hackzall (part 2719-20). The 4006 measures 81 inches overall and weighs 9 […]

Designed to increase user awareness when working around live electrical sources, Milwaukee Tool’s new BOLT Personal Voltage Detector delivers consistent alerts, easy operation and secure integration within the BOLT System. This detector features a wide detection field and clearer alerts to help users quickly identify the presence of voltage. Its single‑mode operation eliminates sensitivity‑setting mistakes, ensuring reliable performance every time. For seamless integration, the Personal Voltage Detector mounts securely […]

Warmer days demand smarter layers, and Tyndale delivers with the Workwear Hi-Vis Sun Shield Shirt (M074T), designed to keep workers cool, covered, compliant and visible, without compromising performance. Made with a 6-ounce FRMC micro-pique knit fabric, this inherently flame-resistant shirt is lightweight, breathable and moisture-wicking for all-day comfort. It features reflective striping and ANSI 107 […]

If you’ve been following this series, you know that it was founded on a simple but powerful idea: personal accountability. In Part 1, we discussed agency, or the degree to which you believe you are responsible for your own safety. Part 2 examined mental preparation, the “firmware” that governs how you think, react and perform […]

Our industry’s persistent serious injury and fatality (SIF) statistics indicate that we are aiming at the wrong target, despite our best intentions. A small shift in our industry’s approach to incident investigations, however, could lead to meaningful change. Decades of professional experience have taught me that when we search for an event’s root cause, we […]

Beneath every major American city lies a hidden electrical network that powers homes, hospitals and commercial industry. Manholes and vaults are the gateways to these underground systems, providing access to low-, medium- and high-voltage infrastructure essential to reliable power distribution. Because they also present some of the most hazardous conditions that utility workers regularly encounter, […]

Despite decades of progress in occupational safety, serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) continue to occur in organizations with mature safety management systems, extensive training programs and low total recordable injury rates. Focused prevention programs have proliferated in response to these persistent events – often accompanied by executive attention, new metrics and a sense of urgency […]

During the annual T&D PowerSkills Trainers Conference earlier this year, several of our clients asked about OSHA’s stance on heat illness prevention. Months later, we are still fielding questions about the topic, as are Incident Prevention’s subject matter experts. The bottom line is that employers are legally required to have a plan in place to […]