Posts Tagged ‘FR Clothing’

FR and AR Clothing Difference Explained

Friday, August 5th, 2022

For many years the NFPA 70E referred to the term FR to mean flame resistant for clothing in circumstances when a person could be subject to an ignition source and the clothing would self-extinguish once a person is removed from the flame source.
In the 2012 edition of the NFPA 70E the term AR (arc rated) was introduced … Read More...

Wearing Flame Resistant Clothing Properly

Saturday, February 2nd, 2019

How you choose to wear secondary flame resistant clothing to keep you as safe as possible in the workplace is something that is not always thought of as usually the main concern is that a person has the correct ppe on.
This is a question that may not have been given much thought but here are some reasons … Read More...

Common Misconceptions about Flame Resistant FR Clothing

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017

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.

Let’s discuss some of the most common … Read More...

How To Properly Layer FR Clothing

Friday, May 26th, 2017

Understanding the proper way to layer FR clothing will help you to not only perform the task the correct way but also to help you realize the benefits of layering.
Certain jobs require different levels of arc rated protection and when done properly you can not only stay protected but also be more comfortable on the job by … Read More...

FR Rainwear To Protect You and Your FR Clothing

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

With the proper selection of flame resistant (FR) rainwear, workers whose job requires them to be out in inclement weather can be safe, comfortable, and dry. When selecting the right FR rainwear the importance of understanding your hazards, along with comfort will enable you to have safer and happier workers.

There is certain rainwear that meet the ASTM … Read More...

FR Clothing Hazard Assessment – Fabrics Are Not Created Equal

Tuesday, October 6th, 2015

So you have done your arc flash assessment and have determined the level of protection you require.
You are compliant. Or are you?

Selecting the correct flame resistant clothing for the job task is something that should be analyzed in depth and not just for what meets the standards such as the NFPA 2112.

The problem is that … Read More...

Protecting Workers From Heat Stress – Oil and Gas

Thursday, July 9th, 2015

Precautions should be taken when working in the heat of summer especially in the oil and gas industry when heavy coveralls are usually worn for protection from flash fire. Exposure to an overdose of heat can result in heat exhaustion, cramps and even heat stroke.
Risk factors that contribute to heat related health issues are factors such as … Read More...

Insect Repellent And FR Clothing

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

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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