Exposed Metal Components – Ok or Not?
Question: Does the use of metal components in FR garments for electrical workers, such as metal snaps and zippers on shirts and coveralls, present a hazard and are they prohibited by NFPA 70E or ASTM...
View ArticleSee Workrite at FRI 2012 in Denver, CO
Workrite will be exhibiting our Fire Service Station Wear on August 3rd and 4th at FRI! Stop by booth 10103 and see our FR station wear uniforms. From chiefs shirts to dual-compliant rescue pants,...
View ArticleThe Burning Question
Is 100 percent cotton protective in an electric arc flash? While lab tests say so, real life experiences say no! It is widely understood that clothing made from non-flame resistant synthetic fabrics,...
View ArticleArc Flash Incident Report
Take a look at the attached document; an accident report for an arc flash injury caused by the lack of proper PPE. NFPA 70E now requires the use of a balaclava rated to HRC 2. Arc Flash Accident...
View ArticleFRI Wrap-Up
Workrite exhibited at Fire Rescue International in Denver, CO this past weekend. Our sales team avidly took photos of the booth and crowd. Take a look below, and you’ll see our brand-new Dual Hazard...
View ArticleOSHA fines for lack of PPE
Below is a link to a recent OSHA citation levied against a horizontal well drilling company called Purcell. Part of the citation was for not “ensuring the usage of personal protective equipment (PPE)...
View ArticleArc Flash Protective Clothing Approaches – Task Based vs. Daily Wear
The following article was written by Scott Margolin of Westex Inc. Scott discusses possible issues with providing arc flash protective clothing using a task based versus a daily wear approach. Task...
View ArticleIt’s Outerwear Season – Order Today!
Safety isn’t seasonal – it’s year round. At Workrite, we make flame-resistant (FR) outerwear that looks good, feels comfortable, and protects workers in the harshest outdoor environments. Be...
View ArticleComfort Meets Style with Workrite Dual-Hazard Knits
Workrite has introduced a new line of innovative knits featuring TenCate Tecasafe® Plus. Our new knits are dual-hazard and can protect against both flash fire and arc flash. They are certified to NFPA...
View ArticleNFPA 654 Combustible Dust Standard – 2013
I just received my new copy of NFPA 654 Combustible Dust Standard 2013 edition. The key sections related to FR clothing are: Section 6.1.1.10 “Personnel exposed to a dust flash fire hazard shall be...
View ArticleA Breakdown of Common Flame-Resistant Clothing Fabrics
There are many flame-resistant fabrics in the market today and the list below covers many of the most commonly known. Having a rundown of these fabrics and a brief description might help when...
View ArticleRecent OSHA Violation Costs Illinois Company $117,000
I came across this citation today, and it’s relevant to flame-resistant clothing. Please read the citation below, and let me know if there are any questions. Thank you – Mark msaner@workrite.com...
View ArticleYet another combustible dust rule making update…
In the December issue of EHS Today there is an article titled “OSHA Rules To Plan For In 2014” written by Ron Severson and Amy Boas. In the article they talk about the OSHA Combustible Dust rule...
View ArticleArcflashforum.com question about FR vs Non-FR under layer when Hi-Vis is...
This question was asked recently on Arcflashforum.com from an end user of FR clothing. I thought that it was a great question because it deals with high visibility (hi-vis) clothing and under layers,...
View ArticleFR Clothing Care – How to Wash & Maintain Your Flame-Resistant Clothing
The first rule of FR fabric maintenance is to carefully follow the manufacturer’s care label when laundering FR clothing. Many FR fabrics require mild wash and dry conditions to maximize the life of...
View ArticleWhen to replace FR clothing
Ever wonder when it’s time to hang up your old, used, dirty coveralls and put on some fresh, new FR clothing? Click the following link to read a post that Mark Saner wrote on the very subject - To...
View ArticleStatic Electricity & Lack of FR Caused Death in Wyoming Blast
Click the link below to read an article from OSHA Today about how static electricity and the lack of flame-resistant clothing contributed to the death of a worker in Wyoming. Static electricity is a...
View ArticleWhy Flame Resistant (FR) Clothes Are Vital to Any Work Zone
Did you know that flame resistant clothes are vital to many work zones? FR clothes keep employees safer while protecting your business. Find out more. OSHA regulation 1910.269 is a reality, and it...
View ArticleHow to Properly Care For Your Flame Resistant Clothing
Caring for your flame resistant clothing is a simple activity that can help to ensure the life and protective properties of your FR uniform. When thinking about how to care for flame resistant...
View ArticlePPE Program Steps
Recently found the following list showing steps for the path to an effective PPE program — a simple, practical checklist of steps to follow. 1. Conduct a hazard assessment 2. Select appropriate hazard...
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