There are two common safety standards that workers in the Oil & Gas Industry adhere to — NFPA 2112 and NFPA 2113.
The NFPA 2112 specifies the minimum performance requirements and test methods for flame resistant fabrics and components and is an essential standard for manufacturers and certifying agencies. The standard provides the minimum requirements for the design … Read More...
Compliance to safety standards is very important for industrial workers as this helps keep workers safe from harm. Since there are so many factors to consider when building an FR clothing program, it is possible for people to forget the basics or believe some of the common myths about FR clothing.
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The El Niño weather pattern is known to bring heavy rains and flooding in the southern United States and impacts are most noticeable in the wintertime. So how are you going to prepare for this winter season when it comes to your selection of arc rated clothing be it for flash fire or electric arc exposure.
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Every year the concerns of how to properly use insect repellent while wearing FR clothing are brought forward. Therefore and for your reference following is some helpful information on this topic.
The problem is that the active ingredient DEET that is is utilized in the insect repellents is highly flammable. Yes the DEET is a hazard when it
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