Welcome to a comprehensive list of safety and personnel terminology, compiled for your reference by Nelson-Jameson. This compilation covers a diverse range of terms relevant to safety in the workplace. Whether you're familiarizing yourself with industry standards like ANSI (American National Standards Institute) or exploring the characteristics of various materials such as Kevlar, Neoprene, and Nitrile, this list aims to enhance your understanding of safety-related concepts. From sole designs like Chevron and Chevron Plus to regulatory bodies like FDA (Federal Food & Drug Administration) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), each term is accompanied by concise explanations to facilitate clarity. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the realm of safety and personnel, this collection provides valuable insights into the essential terminology that underpins a safe and secure working environment.
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
Chevron: Sole design that looks like a tire tread.
Chevron Plus: Sole design that spits out debris, providing excellent traction & increased wearability.
Cleated: Sole looks like tractor tire tread. Most open design. Use when floors have a lot of product on them. Good for outdoor use.
Ergonomics: The science of adapting work and working conditions to the worker.
FDA: Federal Food & Drug Administration
HACCP: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
Injection-Molded (boots): Machine made. The material of the upper is permanently fused to the sole material.
Kevlar: Cut-resistant fiber known for high strength and heat resistance. Not for abrasive situations. Not bleachable.
Latex: Latex rubber provides good chemical and cut resistance. May cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Neo-Grip: Has tight sole pattern like deck shoes. Best slip resistance on wet, clean floors.
Neoprene: Better chemical resistance than nitrile, but its puncture, snag & abrasion resistance is not as good. Good resistance to animal fats, oils & acids.
Nitrile: Synthetic rubber polymer. Offers greater chemical, abrasion & puncture resistance than natural latex. Excellent resistance to snags, punctures, abrasions, and cuts.
NRR: Noise Reduction Rating. A higher number offers more hearing protection.
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Polyethylene: Also Poly or PE. Offers the most economical protection in disposable gloves and apparel.
PVC: Polyvinylchloride
Safety-Loc: Sole design has a tight pattern of solid circles, like deck shoes. It gives the best slip resistance on wet, clean floors.
Spectra: A cut-resistant fiber that offers excellent abrasion resistance. Bleachable.
Spunbonded: Generic polypropylene material that is very economical and breathable.
Tyvek: Registered trademark of DuPont, is a patented, non-woven material made from heat and pressure bonded polyolefin fibers. Liquid repellent, but not waterproof.
USDA: United States Department of Agriculture
Vinyl: Thermoplastic that offers excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.
