Safety managers must consider material quality, proper maintenance, and long-term cost-effectiveness to ensure optimal ...

Elena Kosareva, who designed the shirt as part of her Ph.D. in textile and apparel science, highlights the urgent need for ...

The base materials are not new: Kevlar and Nomex, two common fibers in flame-resistant clothing, were first developed in the 1960s. But these clothes’ fiber blends and construction are always in ...

There’s black plastic takeout containers, toys, clothing and hair accessories ... Agency describes BFRs as “the largest marketed flame retardant group due to their high performance efficiency ...

COMMONLY used cooking utensils may contain potentially cancerous chemicals due to mistakes in recycling practices, a new ...

While drivers are outfitted with advanced protective gear, pit crews also rely on specialized safety equipment and strict ...

One consumer product, a black plastic sushi tray, contained 11,900 parts per million of the flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether, or decaBDE for short. That chemical is a member of the ...

New research discovered that banned toxic flame retardants can make their way into household items like kitchen utensils and ...

With Hallowe'en and Bonfire Night approaching, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to be safe.