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August 2011

Kentucky Firefighter's Association Firefighter Memorial Service

Submitted by siegels on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 11:58

Firefighter Memorial Service during the Kentucky Firefighter's Association Annual Conference in Owensboro, KY, July 31, 2011.

New Standards for Workplace Footwear

Submitted by siegels on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 09:16

Extended Safety Features and Specific Standards Explained. Some types of popular work related tactical style boots and footwear include the following:

  • Tactical Duty Boots
  • Midrise Duty Boots
  • Athletic Oxford Shoes
  • Dress Shoes

Work boots have evolved to meet changing needs in various workplace environments. Tactical Work Boots have risen in popularity. Tactical means: of or concerning to specific procedures aiding in a bigger purpose or made to be performed with only a specific need in view, a tool in preparation or strategy to achieve a objective. Tactical Duty Boots are designed to provide protection in extreme circumstances and fluid movement with minimal noise.

Flashlight Safety Ratings

Submitted by siegels on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:28

Modern flashlights are used in a multitude of professional situations. Different working environments can pose hazards, such as a potential for explosion or fire hazards. Flashlights come in various forms, prompting the National Electric Code (NEC) to create safety classifications for the different kinds of flashlight technologies available.

Any flashlight that could be potentially used in a dangerous situation or confined space should be adequately tested to meet or exceed all applicable safety standards for those locations. When choosing a flashlight, make sure it carries the appropriate approval ratings. Choosing the correct light for your application requires a careful knowledge of your working environment, and a accurate anticipation of how a suitably selected flashlight will function in those surroundings.

New Applications: Non-Traditional Flashlight designs

Submitted by siegels on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:24

Penlight

A penlight is a small, pen-sized flashlight, usually containing two AA batteries or AAA batteries. In some an incandescent light bulb has an integral lens that focuses the light, thus no reflector is built into the penlight. Others use incandescent bulbs mounted in reflectors, while LED lamps are becoming increasingly common. Low-cost units may be disposable with no provision for the user to replace batteries or bulbs, and are sometimes imprinted with advertising for promotional purposes.

Flashlight Revolutions: Making Sense of New Power Technologies

Submitted by siegels on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:19

To understand the advertising about lights which claim “80 lumens” or “1,000,000 candlepower,” you need to understand what those things are. To put it simply, lumens are a measurement of how much light a device produces, and candlepower is a measurement of concentration of the beam a device produces. These are not the same thing.

What kind of flashlight do I need? Here are some considerations.

Submitted by siegels on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:17

Bright enough or super-bright

  • Choose the correct level of light for the intended task. Too bright a light at night in a campsite or on a night walk will destroy your night-vision.
  • The brighter the light, the more battery power you will need.