Where we share our perspective on current trends, best practices, and the future of FR safety.
Diversos sectores de la industria presentan riesgos ocupacionales causados por salpicaduras de metales originarios de soldadura, fundición de metales de hierro y aluminio. Es importante que los trabajadores conozcan y estén protegidos durante su jornada laboral. El área de seguridad del trabajo debe hacer un análisis detallada de estos riesgos térmicos e implementar un programa de predas ignígugas compatible con el análisis efectuado. Descargar
Until recently, flame resistant (FR), arc-rated (AR) garments were one size fits all—meaning both men and women wore the same styles. Women in the oil and gas and electrical industries thus donned ill-fitting FR/AR garments day in and day out, because these garments were largely constructed with men in mind. Typically, women have to find FR/AR garments that mostly fit then adjust them throughout the day as they shift out of place.
For worksites where short-term thermal hazards are present, flame resistant (FR), arc-rated (AR) personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical component in providing protection in the event of an unexpected incident, like arc flash, flash fire, or dust combustion. While key, however, it is important to note that when designing your safety program, daily wear FR/AR PPE is one of many parts of a comprehensive thermal hazard mitigation program.
Los trabajadores del área eléctrica están expuestos a inesperados peligros incluyendo los arcos eléctricos, por lo cual, las precauciones de seguridad deben ser revisadas con frecuencia teniendo como objetivo reducir el riesgo a accidentes. Los análisis de riesgo son necesarios para disminuir la probabilidad de incidencia de un arco eléctrico y nunca se puede descuidar cuando se trata de proteger a estos profesionales. En este sentido, el EPI es utilizado como el último control de supervisión de riesgo con el objetivo de atenuar la gravedad de la lesión en el caso que ocurra un incidente de arco eléctrico. Descargar
Drawing from customer feedback and suggestions, the Westex® DH line of performance flame resistant (FR), arc rated (AR) fabrics was created to meet the most requested and pressing end-user needs for thermal hazard FR/AR personal protective equipment (PPE). Durable and robust, the line offers superior arc flash and flash fire protection in a variety of garment weights and styles for FR/AR daily wear. With fabrics ranging from a basket weave fabric ideally suited for cargo pants to a durable construction for button-down shirts, the line is expanding to include an innovative fabric for FR/AR base layers, which will debut at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo in San Diego Sept. 9 – 11.
Existen muchos factores que influyen en la creación de una tela ignífuga de alta calidad. A pesar de que existen muchas propiedades relacionadas a la resistencia a las llamas (FR) que son con frecuencia mencionadas como durabilidad y certificaciones, hay algunas características que tienden a recibir menos atención.
Aquí reunimos cinco hechos interesantes sobre las telas ignífugas (FR) para ampliar su conocimiento sobre este importante equipamiento de protección individual (EPP). Descargar
Collaboration is key for discovering creative and sustainable solutions to meet customers’ needs. To that end, we are excited to share our successful collaboration with Cone Denim – leaders in premium denim for consumer apparel – will be renewed to continue offering our customers cutting-edge arc rated (AR) flame resistant (FR) denim. Our two brands exclusively produce and distribute the FR denim Westex Indigo® to meet the safety and wearability needs of industrial workers.
Decades of expertise and a deep understanding of the science of a flame go into creating new arc rated (AR) and flame resistant (FR) fabrics. We sat down with Drew Child, Director of Technology and Program Director for Milliken’s Uniform and Protective Fabrics Business, to discover more about the process behind developing new AR/FR textiles for cutting-edge personal protective equipment (PPE) for the electric utilities, and oil and gas industries.
Los ingenieros y técnicos de seguridad del trabajo tienen una misión muy importante al determinar el tipo de prenda ignífuga que su equipo necesita utilizar. Antes de elegir la marca de la tela y la confección, es necesario determinar si las actividades realizadas implican protección ignífuga de riesgo primario o secundario y, de esta forma, implementar el mejor EPP para la realización de estas atividades. Descargar
There are many factors that go into creating a high-quality FR fabric. While there are many flame resistant (FR) properties that are often mentioned, such as durability and industry certifications, there are some characteristics that tend to receive less attention. We rounded up five interesting facts that you may not know about FR textiles to expand your knowledge on this important component of personal protective equipment (PPE).
