NEW TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN WORKER PROTECTION
Maximum FR Safety means taking the extra steps to use the best inputs, such as long staple pima type cotton, high tenacity nylon, aramid fibers, and premium dye stuffs. ProtectFR fabrics and apparel are made to be extremely durable and long-lasting.
CERTIFICATIONS
ProtectFR meets and exceeds all requirements, and helps its clients better understand the FR safety landscape. ProtectFR offers superior protection and meets the requirements of:
NFPA 70E-2015
CSA Z462
CGSB 155.20-2000
OSHA 1910.269
NFPA 2112-2012
CGSB 155.22
CSA Z96
ASTM F1506
EN ISO 11611
EN ISO 11612
EN ISO 14116
ARC THERMAL PERFORMANCE TESTING (ATPV) KENETRICS, SINGLE AND LAYERED GARMENT
EN represents the European Standards group and is maintained by CEN the European Committee for Standardization.
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA membership totals more than 81,000 individuals from around the world and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations.
Established in 1896, NFPA serves as the world’s leading advocate of fire prevention and is an authoritative source on public safety. In fact, NFPA’s 300 codes and standards influence every building, process, service, design, and installation in the United States, as well as many of those used in other countries. NFPA’s focus on true consensus has helped the association’s code-development process earn accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy.
The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) is a federal government organization that offers client-centred, comprehensive standards development and conformity assessment services in support of the economic, regulatory, procurement, health, safety and environmental interests of our stakeholders government, industry and consumers.
OSHA’s mission is to assure the safety and health of America’s workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
User Requirements
Flame Retardant Clothing. Please do not use if the garment is damaged.
The use of garments providing protection against flash fires should be incorporated into a proper safety program that also utilizes appropriate administration and engineering controls as well as proper safe work procedures
For maximum protection, flame-resistant collars must be worn closed, and sleeves and cuffs must be worn down and secured. Other personal protective equipment(PPE) must be worn when necessary if a review of the potential hazards determines that workers are exposed according to the hazard assessment.
Clothing may be marked with an individual’s name, department, using an indelible laundry marker. Separate laundry labels should be attached for this purpose.
DO NOT REMOVE AND DO NOT MARK on the safety or cleaning labels on any protective garments.
This Flame Retardant Garment has a permanent flame retardant treatment. Follow the care requirements for laundering.
Garments must be clean and properly maintained and repaired. Garments are not warranted against neglect, abuse, normal wear tear or exposure to substances, or hazards for which the garments were not intended.
The selection of the protective clothing sizes relates directly to the garment’s ability to function properly. Garments should not be Too Loose OR TOO TIGHT so that mobility and dexterity are impeded.
Clean and thoroughly dry all flame-resistant garments prior to storage. Do not store garments in direct sunlight or fluorescent light because exposure to ultraviolet rays cause color change or fading.
GARMENTS NEED TO BE CHECKED PRIOR TO EACH USE. GARMENTS MUST NOT BE WORN IF TORN OR WITH BROKEN ZIPPERS, SNAPS, BUTTONS OR OTHER CLOSURES.
Put on the garment and utilize proper closure. Fasten zip/Velcro or snap on the front so that the garment provides protection all the way to the neck. Sleeves and cuffs must be worn down and secured.
All flame-resistant garments used in the protection of personnel against hazards, must follow NFPA 2113 guidelines for care, use, and maintenance.
Woven：Machine wash warm water 75C/165F. Do not bleach or use fabric softener. Tumble dry at low temperature. Do not iron.
Knits：Home wash warm water 60C/140F. Use only synthetic detergents. Do not use soap or fabric softeners. Tumble dry warm. Hot Iron. Dry clean.
Garments should be inspected regularly and repaired in compliance with the guidelines as set forth in the inspection Frequency and Details (found above).
Garments should be retired when a garment has serious defects, such as open seams, broken closures, tears, or other visible damages.
The following sizing chart indicates the range of key wearer measurements that are accommodated by each specific size of garment, shroud/hood/balaclava, or glove offered.
A sizing chart suggests the correct size for the wearer based on the wearer’s measurements. Garments must not be too loose or too tight. The wearer must try the garment on for the correct fit.
