Time and time again National Safety Apparel (NSA) has been asked to manufacture a lighter weight knit shirt that would meet the needs of workers exposed to the potential hazards of flash fire and arc flash. It took some time, but they are proud to answer with their newest garment line. The TrueComfort™ FR Knit Shirt Collection is constructed from a 5.5 ounce 100% FR Cotton fabric that meets NFPA 2112 and 70E (HRC2) Standards.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), arc-flash is an electric current that passes through air when insulation or isolation between electrified conductors is no longer sufficient to withstand the applied voltage. The flash is immediate, but the result of these incidents can cause severe injury including burns. Each year more than 2,000 people are treated in burn centers with severe arc flash injuries.
The jobs you do are some of the toughest and dirtiest, but that doesn’t stop you from getting the job done. Your FR clothing works just as hard and at the end of the day you and your clothes are fitly. Before you toss your FR clothes in the hamper or on the floor, here are a few tips on proper laundering methods to extend the life of your favorite jacket.
Starting January 2014 we will be introducing a new series of Polartec® FR fabrics that are HRC 2 and certified for NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 1975. We worked with Polartec® to create these new lighter weight, higher protection fabrics with the goal of keeping you both safer and more comfortable. DragonWear® – the clothes you live in.
Hearing conservation innovations, FR workwear and an explosion proof high bay LED light are among this week’s top EHS-related products as featured on ISHN.com:
Revco Industries Inc. is giving welders more FR options with new pants choices and their new arc rated welding jacket. Revco is now offering orange FR pants for the safety industry, as well as green pants with hook and loop leg slits for easy on and off with boots.
FR workwear that keeps you warm, a footwear accessory that helps prevent slip and falls and pink PPE are among the top products of the week as featured on ISHN.com: