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How to select the best FR Coveralls

When you're working in an environment where flash fires, electric arc flashes, and combustible dusts may pose a safety risk, you need to be wearing the right type of coveralls

FR coveralls provide important protection for workers working in a high fire risk zone. Most FR coverall is designed to protect workers from two specific workplace hazards: flash fires and electric arc flashes. Electric arcs are one of the most serious hazards for workers, as the flashes can reach temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun in just a fraction of a second.In either of the cases, flame-resistant coveralls do not burn when exposed to flames and actively reduce the amount of heat that penetrates through and reaches the skin to cause burns. The fabric acts as a barrier between the skin and the fire - and the thicker the material, the greater the degree of protection

But if you are confused by all the talk of hazard rating categories and arc flash ratings, you're not alone. Following steps will help you to choose the best Flame Resistant coverall for your need.

Identify the Hazards

Identifying the workplace hazard is one of the most important factors in choosing the right FR coverall. Are the workers exposed to flash fires,electric arc flashes or both? Are there any other hazards for example, chemical spills, foul weather conditions that they must be protected against?

Review Norms and Regulations

It is very important to know about the latest standard and regulation set by OSHO or the NFPA before selecting the FR coveralls. This will help you in staying compliant and choosing the FR coveralls with the right properties.

Determine the Required Level of Protection

Not all FR coveralls are made equal, and some offer more protection than others. To be in compliance, make sure the coveralls you choose meet the minimum required level of protection for the hazard.

Additional features

Comfort

Comfort brings compliance.If the workers require wearing FR coveralls whole day long, it needs to be comfortable.Back when FR Coveralls first came out, options were limited. And not many of them were real comfortable to wear. But with new technologies, these days they're made with high quality material. Moisture wicking, light weight and breath ability are few of the features need to be considered before you make a decision.

Durability

Durability is another factor to be considered before making purchase; the FR coverall should be able to withstand multiple washing without changing the garment in terms of its effectiveness, color, or wear-ability.