An Introduction to Firefighter PPE Safety Requirements in NFPA 1971, 1977 and 1951
Leave a CommentFirefighting is a dangerous profession, and firefighters require specialized protective gear to keep themselves safe while responding to emergencies. To ensure that firefighters are as safe as possible while performing their duties, safety standards have been developed to regulate the design, performance, and testing of personal protective equipment (PPE). These standards are developed and maintained […]
The Paulson Rundown: Face Shield Attachment Systems 101
Leave a CommentWhen it comes to face shields for industrial use, there are two basic components to the overall assembly – the window and the attachment system. The window is the transparent shield that provides the actual face & eye protection, with things like color and material depending on the application. The attachment system will be one […]
New Weight-Compensating Face Shields for Climbing-Style Safety Helmets
Leave a CommentIn recent years, climbing-style safety helmets have become increasingly popular in the United States for use in industrial applications due to their more modern, less cumbersome design. These types of safety helmets feature lower profiles, advanced membrane systems and chin straps for increased protection, are more suitable for working in confined spaces, and offer better […]
5 Ways to Maximize Your Investment in Personal Protective Equipment
Leave a CommentPersonal protective equipment (PPE) will vary greatly on the specific job, type of protection needed, and any applicable safety regulations. Some of the more common types of PPE include hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, face shields & masks, protective suits & hoods, and ear plugs. In many cases, PPE is often considered to be a last […]
High Heat Face Shields Overview
Leave a CommentHigh heat face shields are an essential piece of personal protective equipment used to protect the eyes and face from exposure to extreme levels of heat. Polycarbonate is the base material for most high heat face shields, offering numerous benefits such as high impact and temperature resistance. However, since polycarbonate has a heat distortion temperature […]
Intro to Plastic Injection Mold Making
Leave a CommentAs a vertically integrated company, Paulson Mfg. handles almost all production processes in-house. Everything – from product conception & design, 3D printing & prototyping, injection molding, CNC machining, assembly, and packaging & labeling – all done under one roof. In addition to manufacturing the products themselves, we also make the injection molds that make the […]
Paulson Heat Reflective Face Shields: What You Need to Know
Leave a CommentClick to Expand Workers across many industries require adequate protection from various hazards. Metalized heat reflective face shields offer a protective solution for the facial area, protecting the face and eyes from harmful extreme radiant heat, UV light, and infrared (IR) heat & light. What Materials are Used in Our Heat Reflective Face Shields? Paulson […]
Paulson Manufacturing Celebrates 75 Years of Safety
Leave a CommentIt’s hard to believe that 2022 marks 75 years in business for Paulson Manufacturing. What started with one man and an idea conceived on the battlefield during WWII has evolved into a world-class manufacturer of face & eye protection for industrial workers and first responders around the globe. Since 1947, we’ve been making our products […]
Why Laser Protection is Important for Crowd Control Situations
Leave a CommentTactical officers often encounter dangerous, high-impact situations as part of the lifesaving jobs they perform. Equipment constructed for tactical purposes must withstand the extreme environmental hazards of emergency medical operations, forced entries, victim extractions, and rescue operations. This is no different for riot control officers, who deal with any number of hazards during a riot […]
An Introduction to Arc Flash PPE Categories in NFPA 70E
Leave a CommentArc flash personal protective equipment (PPE) plays an essential role in protecting electrical workers from dangerous accidental arc flash events. Individuals that work in environments with various electrical hazards must be adequately trained in the use and application of electrical PPE, such as hard hats, ear protectors, face shields, insulated rubber gloves, and more. All […]