Fire Retardant Clothing
Everyday work clothes can ignite burn or melt when exposed to electric arc flash, flash fires or other heat-related hazards. The extent of a burn injury will determine the victim's chance of survival. This is the reason why workers in the petroleum, petrochemical, electric and gas utility industries, as well as the fire service and racing markets use work clothes made out of fire retardant protective fabrics.
When it comes to fire retardant clothing, you always want wear something that is comfortable to you or in which you feel yourself comfortable. At the same time, it has to meet the needs of your work site and meet rigorous safety standards. Workers that work with fire or high heat facing work place need to wear fire retardant clothing so as to protect themselves from getting burnt or injured. This kind of clothing has an aluminised outer coating.Fire retardant clothing includes high heat apparels, aprons, coveralls, jackets, suits and many more in all sizes, colours and materials.
Fire retardant clothing includes mainly two types. First is chemically treated cotton while second “inherently”fire retardant. This special type of fabric is flame retardant and remains the same for the life of the garment regardless of laundering. These garments are costly and are preferred commonly by the industries that aren't quite so hard on their work wear. The most popular among fire retardant clothing are coveralls as they cover the full body and give overall body protection. There are no gaps for sparks and molten splash to get through. Fire retardant boiler suits usually have other special features like studded cuffs and neck and covered zips.
Also from the business viewpoint, it is essential to keep the employees safe while performing their jobs. Flash fires and explosions are common hazards in work areas where flammable materials are handled, processed, stored, or in any way present. In the petrochemical industry for example, flash fire can occur at well head sites, collection points, compressor stations, refineries, and petrochemical and plastic plants. In such areas, potential exists for developing an explosive atmosphere capable of injuring or killing workers and causing extensive property damage. In such work places it is of utmost importance that the workers/employees wear fire retardant clothing for their work wear to avoid any accident or injury causing due to explosions or flash fires.
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The LHD Group is the leading system provider in the management of professional and protective clothing. Whether uniform & combat clothing, protective equipment, work wear, fire retardant clothing or corporate fashion - by means of combination of process optimization and logistic performance LHD Group can offer worldwide, all-encompassing & cost-effecient clothing management.
Submitted on: 2015-09-29 03:08:32