Bill Rieth

Flame resistant vs. flame retardant

Resistance depends on fabric structural strength & self-extinguishing properties

March 15, 2017

While most of us have never experienced an arc flash or flash fire first hand, it has been proven that these events do occur more commonly than you might think and FR clothing has been proven to greatly enhance your survivability chances should you be exposed to one of these hazards.

Flame resistant vs. flame retardant

Resistance depends on fabric structural strength & self-extinguishing properties

Bill Rieth

March 1, 2017

While most of us have never experienced an arc flash or flash fire first hand, it has been proven that these events do occur more commonly than you might think and FR clothing has been proven to greatly enhance your survivability chances should you be exposed to one of these hazards.

Safe and warm in electrical PPE

Bill Rieth

December 3, 2008

When selecting electrical PPE for cold weather environments, consider shock, flash and blast hazards.

Advancing electrical PPE for workers

Bill Rieth

June 30, 2008

Providing PPE that will not hinder the task at hand and will create a comfortable solution for workers is the best way to ensure that workers actually use issued PPE while in the field.