When laws regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in industries like the oil and gas industry were implemented, many companies rushed to purchase the first FR clothing they could find to comply with the new laws. Many of the companies were unable to do a thorough assessment of the job hazards and simply chose the most … Read More...
Nomex aramid flame resistant garments are made from DuPont Nomex® fiber. Nomex fiber is heat resistant and permanently flame resistant. Nomex IIIA® incorporates an anti-static fiber which reduces nuisance static. In static-sensitive environments, proper grounding procedures must be observed.
The garments can be laundered at temperatures up to 140°F with good colorfastness. Processing in hotter formulas may be … Read More...
The service life or work life of FR clothing varies greatly from product to product. Some FR clothing can lose their flame resistant properties after many industrial washings while there are those that can last for the entire life of the garment, usually several years.
The garment used is the biggest determining factor in how long the FR … Read More...
Your supplier of flame resistant clothing must meet certain standards as a business that will allow you to feel comfortable doing business with them.
Two things that are highly important is good inventory for the products you require and great service such as returning your phone calls in a timely manner and getting the product freighted out ASAP. … Read More...
Flame resistant clothing is made from various types of materials that are either flame resistant naturally or have been enhanced by man-made additives. Most FR garments are made to have their protective qualities last for the life of the garment which means until the garment can no longer be worn.
Some garments may use materials of less quality … Read More...
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...
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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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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