Articles Tagged with ''FR clothing''

While arc flash clothing and personal protective equipment (or PPE) play a significant role in protecting workers from burns, preventive measures don’t end with simply putting on the right equipment.

Mount Vernon Mills announces its new flame-resistant (FR) fabrics brand, Mount Vernon FR. Demonstrating its commitment as a leader in the FR industry, the new tagline, Wear it for life, speaks to the exceptional quality and durability of Mount Vernon FR fabrics.

In selecting flame resistant garments for workers, thermal comfort has been receiving an increasingly large amount of scrutiny.

Safety and health pros in a wide variety of industries are now educated about flame-resistant (FR) clothing.

A word of caution about personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers who are routinely exposed to direct flame, extreme heat, molten metal, hot liquids or arc flash

I am often asked the question, “Are your FR garments NFPA 70E certified?

The following list of citations for electrical hazards is real.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded more than 18,000 injuries involving electrical shock or electrical burn between 2003 and 2009, and 1,573 electrical fatalities.