FR jackets, jacket liners and coats made to comply with ASTM testing methods in order to meet NFPA standards. Flame resistant jackets are available in both high visibility and standard work wear colors. Protection from flame resistance in the workplace is determined by job type by OSHA. Please check with your safety officer if you are uncertain about the flame resistance requirements for clothing in your workplace. Safetysmartgear.com offers flame resistant jackets manufactured by top names in the flame resistant clothing industry including Vinatronics, Big Bill, Dragonwear and Neese with more on the way.
NFPA 2112 is the standard regarding flame resistant jackets and other clothing for industrial worker protection against flash fire hazards. The NFPA standard provides requirements for certification, performance and design as well as test methods for flame-resistant clothing, including jackets and outerwear, that are used in locations where there may be risk from flash fires. The NFPA 2113 standard covers proper care and use of flame resistant clothing and helps specify design, performance, certification requirements as well as testing methods for flame resistant clothing in locations where the possibility of flash fires is a concern. NFPA® 2113 also provides information regarding specification and selection for flame resistant FR clothing.
NFPA 70E standard is designed to help minimize burns from electrical arc hazards within a work place environment and does not cover electric and communication utility line construction. The utility industry does not use NFPA standards as a guideline for electrical safety, it goes by the IEEE standard C2. The NFPA and NECS (IEEE) are independent in the development of safety standards for flame resistant clothing and other arc related PPE. Both NECS and NFPA standards are accepted by OSHA.The utility construction industry is only required to meet NFPA 70E for warehouses and office locations but not utility construction. The utility industry is required to meet similar NECS requirements for generation, distribution and transmission facilities.
ASTM F1506 covers design characteristics and associated test methods that relate specifically to the flame resistance of textile materials used in the manufacturing of flame resistant clothing for basic protection levels for occupational clothing worn by electrical workers who are in danger of being exposed to momentary arc and related thermal hazards such as exposure to open flame and radiant heat.
