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Flame-Resistant Clothing: Protecting the Protectors from Fire Hazards

Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

In high-risk industries such as firefighting, oil and gas, and electrical work, the safety of workers is paramount. That’s where flame-resistant clothing steps in – a crucial safeguard against fire hazards. Designed with advanced materials and technologies, flame-resistant apparel offers a reliable barrier between the wearer and the potential dangers of open flames, sparks, and molten substances.

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STG5 Style Flex Knit Button Down Shirt for Women by Bulwark FR

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024

Women’s Flame Resistant FR Flex Knit Button Down Shirt Style STG5 (coverallsale.ca)

The STG5 style of the Bulwark Women’s FR Flex Knit Button Down Shirt is equipped with a variety of remarkable characteristics that elevate its exceptional functionality. Let’s examine some of the essential specifications of this outstanding attire:

The FR Flex Knit fabric offers the perfect blend … Read More...

Arc-Flash Rated Personal Protective Equipment: Expiration vs Service Life

Monday, October 10th, 2022

Arc-flash garments and equipment are designed to ensure the most effective protection on the job from potentially hazardous materials and environments. These garments are most effective when they are new, before they are worn and laundered, where they can become worn down or potentially damaged.

Although arc-flash PPE does not technically ever expire, there is definitely a maximum … Read More...

Flame Resistant Clothing Options For Women

Sunday, August 21st, 2022

When working in an industry that requires exposure to heat and flame exposes workers must be aware of the proper clothing to wear to keep themselves protected and safe. The right fabric, flame-resistant properties, visibility, and storage is essential, but the right fit is one of the most important factors for the comfort and safety of a garment.… Read More...

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...

How To Stay Cool In FR Clothing

Friday, July 15th, 2022

Beating the heat these days is getting more difficult with the rising temperatures we have been experiencing in the last few years. Employer’s have the responsibility of providing a safe work environment and that is also the case when it comes to working in extreme heat conditions.
Heat related sickness such as heat stroke are a very serious … Read More...

Selecting the Correct Coverall Style For Work

Monday, June 20th, 2022

When your job is in industries such as construction sites, mechanic shops and plumbing for example, coveralls make a great layer of protection from dirt, grim and some harmful workplace hazards.
Coveralls are the most common form of safety clothing that provides protection from contaminants such as dirt, grease, oil, certain liquids and burns.

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How To Determine Standards For Your Arc Rated and Flame Resistant Raingear

Saturday, May 28th, 2022

When purchasing arc rated and flame resistant rainwear it can be confusing when you are not sure about what test method applies to your work environment.

It can be attractive to buy based on lower cost garments but they can be mis-leading by the test methods associated with the rainwear.
For instance some rainwear are labelled as being … Read More...

IFR Women’s Flame Resistant 7 oz Deluxe Segmented Striped FR Work Shirt

Saturday, July 3rd, 2021

Meeting the CGSB 155.20 and CSA Z462 can sometimes be difficult to also provide a dress shirt that looks smart and in a women’s design.

This button front women’s shirt is an excellent addition to your flame resistant clothing wardrobe that will be sure to last many tough days on the job. The button front closure, button down … Read More...

What are the advantages of gel hand sanitizers?

Monday, January 4th, 2021

Gel alcohol hand sanitizers provide the best and most complete coverage to the skin. The correct dose can be dispensed and easily remains in the palm of the hand until you rub your hands together and spread the sanitizer to all parts of your hands. The gel can be easily worked in and around the fingers, the finger … Read More...