This comprehensive guide provides essential information about Arc-Rated (AR) and Flame-Resistant (FR) clothing, crucial for mitigating burn risks from thermal incidents in various industrial sectors.
In AR/FR Workwear: Fast Facts, you will learn about:
- The importance of AR/FR clothing in reducing the severity of burns and preventing internal injuries, such as lung and airway damage.
- The four degrees of burns, from first-degree (superficial) to fourth-degree (most severe), and how AR/FR clothing can help minimize these injuries.
- The industries that require AR/FR clothing, including oil and gas, electric power utilities, metallurgy, mining, paper and pulp, food processing, and paint industries.
- The costly, debilitating, and potentially fatal consequences of burn injuries.
The guide also provides:
- Detailed insights into flash fires and combustible dust, two common hazards in many industries, along with prevention strategies.
- A cheat sheet on various standards and tests related to AR/FR clothing, such as NFPA 70E, ASTM F1506, NFPA 2112, and ASTM F2733.
- Information on PPE category ratings and the corresponding arc-rated clothing requirements.
This guide is a must-read for safety managers, supervisors, and workers in industries where thermal incidents are a risk. Equip yourself with the knowledge to stay safe and protect your team.