Protect your workers from dangerous electrical arc flashes and flash fires with flame-resistant (FR) apparel. Choose from a wide selection of Category 1 and 2 clothing with advanced proprietary fabric designed for breathability and comfort.
An arc flash can cause severe injuries or even death from the huge amount of heat it generates (15,000 to 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit). The heat from electric arcs and blasts can ignite combustible or flammable vapors in the air, causing an explosion. Materials nearby — including workers’ clothing — can catch fire. That’s why it’s critical these workers have proper FR clothing. OSHA’s Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard (1910.269), as well as its Welding, Cutting and Brazing standard (1910.252) specify the need to provide FR clothing.
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
If your employees use flammable liquids — such as gasoline, acetone, lacquer, or thinner — you should perform a PPE assessment to determine if FR clothing is necessary. These liquids can ignite easily and spread rapidly and are even explosive under certain conditions. FR clothing can help protect them from a sudden fire.
The category rating is the number of calories the garment is expected to absorb. A calorie is a unit of measure of the heat energy from a flash fire or an arc flash or blast. Arc rating is defined as the amount of energy a material can withstand before 50% likelihood of the onset of second-degree burn through the fabric. Workers FR/AR clothing must have a higher rating than the calorie rating of heat generated.
Gain insight into the dangers of arc flashes and blasts, and how flame-resistant clothing can protect your workers. Request our FREE Compliance Brief: Protecting Your Workers From Flames And Arc Flashes.
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