Flame-resistant clothing (FRC) is crucial for protecting individuals working in high-risk environments involving fire and heat hazards. FRC is designed to resist ignition, self-extinguish, and minimize burn injuries. Specific emblems & decorations like embroidery, heat transfer etc. may be used on the FRC for representation of company logos, norms that the garments meet or any …

Personal Protective equipments reduce the risk of getting harmed during an accident at work place. PPE are the essential requisite for everyone who work in a hazardous environment. The world has seen a rapid growth of women workforce across all industries. An increased awareness towards stringent regulatory compliances and realization of increased hazards at the …

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to ensure the safety of workers in hazardous environments. However, not all PPE are manufactured equal. Adequate PPE is crucial in protecting workers and ensuring job safety. Critical indicators of an adequate PPE: 1. Protection – The primary function of an adequate PPE is to protect workers from specific …

Importance of Base Layers with Flame Resistant & Arc-Rated Clothing What do standards say about undershirts or base layers with Flame Resistant Clothing? What are the options available for better protection? How to understand the best practice? These are the question we come across very often and for good reasons. It is not uncommon to …

As the name suggests, work wear is intended to be worn at a place of employment. Each workplace is unique, and work clothing should reflect this by being user-friendly. Additionally, we refer to the work wear’s ergonomics when we discuss how well it satisfies user needs. The environment in which the work wear will be …

Flame-resistant garments are used by workforces who are exposed to flame and heat hazards in their work environment. However, the crucial point is to provide physical ease and relaxation added to offering the required protection. Several studies conducted in Call Centres and Textile factories show a 2 to 15% reduction in worker productivity when the …

Table of Contents – Module 1: February 2021: What Is Flame-Resistant Clothing (FRC)? Who needs to wear FRC? Is there a difference between Primary and Secondary Protection? What should be worn under the FRC? Flame-Resistant/ Fire-Resistant/ Fire-Retardant – What is the difference? What is FRC made of? What are the benefits of FRC? How to Shop …

It was an amazing experience for our team at ABB’s AMEA Sustainability Collaboration and Trust Workshop earlier this week.  We were honoured to be a part of this 2 day Arc Flash Clothing Showcase event which was attended by HSE managers and Global HSE & Sustainability Head of ABB, AMEA region head of HSE as well as …