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A Refresher Course To Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC) – Module 2

Table of Contents – Module 2: February 2021: Do we really need Flame-Resistant clothing? What happens if my company and I don’t comply with FR standards? How long does FR clothing last? Caring for my Flame-Resistant clothing? How to wash and dry FR clothing? Can you dry-clean FR clothing? How many times can you wash FR …

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A Refresher Course To Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC) – Module 1

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 …

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NFPA 2112 Component Recognition and Certification explained

You may have heard about the Component recognition or wondered about supplying or purchasing certified components compliant to NFPA 2112. There could be circumstances when there is confusion or no clarity on how to go about with these requirements. In this first part of the blog, we will try to cover some common questions regarding …

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Electric Arc Flash Standard: IEC 61482

IEC 61482 is a standard that specifies requirements and test methods applicable to clothing material for protection of electrical workers against the thermal hazards of an Electric Arc. This standard provides eligibility to sell protective clothing meant for Electric arc flash protection within the European Union (EU). IEC 61482 standard requirement is significantly different as …

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NFPA & ASTM - 2020 – Flame resistant (FR) & Arc rated (AR) clothing requirements
NFPA & ASTM – 2020 – Flame resistant (FR) & Arc rated (AR) clothing requirements

Face Coverings and Masks: Since the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and with the growing need of using Face covering or masks as the most efficient mode of protection, there has been an increasing demand by the global work force to provide Flame resistant & Arc rated masks / face protection.  Medical associations and experts globally reviewed …

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