More than being legally or standards-compliant, the increasing significance of FR clothing in the workplace is due to the fundamental need to protect the life and safety of employees. Companies can take all the necessary precautions at the physical job site but without FR clothing, the employees remain vulnerable to hazards.
In the last several years, due to … Read More...
To add further to this discussion concerning logos being attached to flame resistant clothing.
Companies may in fact have good reasons to label their clothing and that’s within their right. However, some of the labels may in fact have substances or materials that may have flammable features which may ignite when faced with ignition sources.
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The simple answer to this question would be NO. The decision to provide employees with FR clothing made entirely of flame resistant materials rests solely on company discretion as there is no rule or standard that explicitly requires the use of flame resistant logos on FR clothing.
However, one standard (ASTM 1506 x.1.2.5 [appendix section]) recommends keeping the … Read More...
Flame Resistant and Arc-rated clothing can be a confusing topic and as a result there are many misconceptions among users of the two types of garments. The most common question users have is: What are the differences between AR and FR clothing?
The main difference between the two is that all arc rated clothing is flame resistant but … Read More...
The term flame-resistant fabric alludes to infused textiles with chemical treatments and incombustible fibers resulting in the production of material that naturally burns slower. There is no denying the significance of this material; particularly in certain careers and programs. Let us review the more common ones in an effort to make for an easier selection process.
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From time to time users of flame-resistant (FR) clothing are left confused as to what to wear under their FR garments. One of the issues that many users may find in industries that require FR clothing, is that long sleeved shirts are required and it may become uncomfortable to wear under clothing especially in the warmer seasons. If … Read More...
The discussion about how flame resistant clothing related to the welding industry is an interesting one, from which numerous questions may arise. There are certain aspects that one needs to understand when looking into this area. Protection is a primary concern for welders as their job often includes some risks and possible flame/burn injuries. With this in mind, … Read More...
Oil and gas drilling jobs are more susceptible to flash fires during certain operations. The need for Flame Resistant Clothing is emphasized in the new memorandum issued by OSHA and clarifies the need for citation. These updated enforcement guidelines will be of utmost help in your organization’s safety program.
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We would like to inform our customers of a couple of new styles of flame resistant coveralls that have been added to the website.
The two styles are made by Walls FR and are a good quality product with benefits for you as follows.
Walls Flame Resistant Cotton Blend Coveralls
This style of flame resistant coveralls made by … Read More...
For those of you who require bib overalls in the Nomex fabric we are happy to provide the following products for you.
There are two types of Nomex insulated bib overalls for you to choose from. The first type of overalls is insulated with a combined 14 oz lining/ insulation and a wind and vapour barrier that … Read More...
