Arc flash hazards can occur in any location where electrical equipment is present. Some common locations where arc flash hazards may be present include: Power generation facilities, such as power plants and substations Industrial facilities, such as factories and manufacturing plants Commercial buildings, such as office buildings and retail stores Data centres and other computer …
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Why you should wear an FR undershirt? Body burn prediction
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 …
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Understanding Arc Flash PPE Categories As Per NFPA 70E
Performance of risk assessment is pertinent before the commencement of any work. NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace sets out specific norms and regulations for the employer to ensure electrical safety and occupational health for the workers. Employee exposure to electrical hazards must be assessed and the subsequent risk control method must …
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Disposal of FR Clothing
Flame retardants (FRs) are used to increase the chances of survival against fire or flame by limiting its propagation. FRs in textiles are used irrespective of product type for reducing their flammability, for instance, in baby clothing, pushchairs, car seats, upholstery, aprons, industrial and protective clothing. Protective clothing segment, majorly produced out of cellulosic fibers …
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Soiled Flame Resistance Clothing: The Silent Killer
Care and maintenance of the Flame resistance clothing is very important to ensure that the clothing provides its intended protection. In our blog on “Importance of Wash care instructions for Flame Resistant Clothing” we had highlighted the importance of understanding the wash care instructions on your FRC. We encourage you to read through the same once …
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Importance of Wash care instructions for Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC)
We all know that Flame resistant clothing (FRC) plays an important role in protection of human life while working under hazardous industrial conditions. FRC needs suitable care so that they are a performing asset during various industrial applications Care instructions, mentioned on each FRC label, is a very clear indication of how to wash and …
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Evolution of FR Clothing
“Necessity is the mother of invention.†The famous proverb befits the case of the evolution of Flame Resistant Protective clothing. Protective clothing has been in existence since the time before Christ when the kingdoms and dynasties like Greeks and Persians had forged war. People wore mechanized garments which would stand tough and sturdy in difficult times. …
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