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Burn TreatmentsPersonal Protection for Wildfire Season
Whether you live near a high-risk zone, are apart of wildland fire services, or work/ participate in wildfire clean-up, effective personal protective equipment is critical to have on hand to ensure you/ your employee’s safety and reduce risk of injury or serious illness. Stay safe this season with Dentec’s Checklist of priority PPE products to have on hand to reduce risks and injuries associated with Wildfires.
COVID-19The Future of Respiratory Protection
As the disposable respirator market and demand has grown so quickly, with it so has the amount of waste sent to landfill. Every industry that relied on respiratory protection before the pandemic and since now has a social responsibility to do better and make more sustainable choices. The bonus? Moving away from disposable respirators will not only lessen your environmental impact but shifting to reusable respirators will prove a huge cost savings.
COVID-19Multi-award Winning Dentec Safety Specialists Aligns with the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care
In alignment with the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, Dentec’s mission provides superior and sustainable protection solutions while contributing to the reduction of landfill waste of mask disposal.
COVID-19Why We Should Shift to Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizers
Hand Sanitizers have flooded the market since the start of the pandemic and we all know too well the slimy, smelly, runny liquids that now greet us at every store and building entrance. Most of these products contain alcohol, have an unpleasant odor, and leave the skin dry and cracked if used regularly. Because of these issues, people are now going out of there way to avoid using hand sanitizers which defeats the whole purpose.
COVID-19Canadian Owned, American Made, Comfort-Air®Nx Reusable N95 Respirator Contracted by US Government, Shipped Worldwide
“With the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant, we need to make high grade mask protection a priority for all healthcare workers, grocery store employees and workers on factory lines,” said Nicolas Smit, Executive Director, American Masks Manufacturers Association (AMMA). “Any public space and business should move to elastomeric masks like the Comfort-Air®Nx to keep schools open and the economy going.”
COVID-19Project N95 Welcomes Dentec Safety Specialists Exclusive American Made Elastomeric Comfort-Air®NxMD Respirators
Project N95 is pleased to partner with Dentec Safety to offer our first elastomeric respirator. Project N95 appreciates the quality of production and the care Dentec takes to secure its supply chain. We also value the affordability and sustainability of high-grade protection that can be reused.
COVID-19The Difference Between N95 and P100 Filters
Throughout the pandemic, one of the most common questions we get asked is, “which type of respirator is right for me and what will best protect me and my family from the virus?” Having an introductory amount of knowledge about filters and how they are classified goes a long way in helping to choose the right level of protection.
COVID-19Canadian Owned, American Made, Comfort-Air®Nx N95 Reusable Respirator Contracted by US Government, Shipped Worldwide
sizes. The N95 and P100 filters can be manually disinfected by the wearer, are reusable for one year (use dependent), contributing to 95% waste reduction and 90% cost savings versus disposable respirators.
COVID-19Choosing the Right Mask: KN95s vs. N95s (and everything in between)
Not all masks are created equal. What are the main differences between KN95s and N95s? We break it down in this quick overview and point out the “Dentec Difference” when choosing proper protection for yourself and loved ones.
COVID-19The Difference Between N95 and P100 Filters
Throughout the pandemic, one of the most common questions we get asked is, “which type of respirator is right for me and what will best protect me and my family from the virus?” Having an introductory amount of knowledge about filters and how they are classified goes a long way in helping to choose the right level of protection.
Hearing ProtectionHazardous Noise: How to Implement an Effective Hearing Conservation Program
Noise is one of the most common workplace hazards. Workers in many industries and occupations in Canada are exposed to noise levels that are so high that their hearing can be damaged. This article describes what employers and workers can do to prevent work related noise induced hearing loss according to hearing protection legislation and the CSA guidelines.
Heat StressHow To Work Safely In The Sun
Workers face risks every workday when they operate heavy equipment in construction, work outside on electrical lines and work in construction trades among the many other outdoor work environments. Yet one of the most consistent and dangerous occupational exposures that threatens outdoor workers’ health goes largely unrecognized – the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UVR).
