We all care about
the safety of our workers. But not knowing the right safety measures could put
one in an unpleasant situation.
In an industry,
where workers are at a risk of being exposed to hazardous conditions, proper
protective equipments that meet industrial standards are needed. FlameRetardant Clothing worn by them play a crucial part in their safety. It is
observed that most serious burns in an industrial setting are not caused by
being exposed to fire itself but by the regular workwear (Non- FR Clothing)
igniting and continuing to burn even after the source of heat is removed. To
prevent worker's from such hazards, FR Clothing is used for its self -extinguishing property.
Let's look into
what goes in to making a perfect selection?
PROTECTION
Since FR Garments
provide safety, checking its protective quotient becomes most important. It
imparts safety from a variety of hazards, such as Molten Metal Splash, Flash
Fire, Welding Arc flash, Electric Arc, Chemical Splash and Rain /Foul Weather.
Therefore, It is imperative that the employers select the right kind of clothing
for the workers that is especially designed to protect them against a specific
hazardous environment. Also being in sync with the industry safety standards
such as NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112 and other government regulations, ensures complete
benefit from FR workwear.
DURABILITY
Enduring FR Garments
not only provide prolonged safety but also need lesser replacements. Durability
then becomes one of the key factors to be looked into. High-quality FR clothing
manufacturers test key parameters like flame retardancy, dimensional stability,
colour fastness and physical properties of the fabric. These Stringent Quality Control systems at all levels of production provide a high level of safety and durability.
Garment reinforcements i.e. pockets, zippers, crotch seams, bar tacks and snaps,
increases its wear life while making it look attractive.
COMFORT
Any kind of FR clothing which is stiff, boxy
or bulky will lead to discomfort. Employees may get incautious and resort to
actions such as rolling up sleeves or wearing under clothing that may melt, putting
their safety at risk. As all Industrial jobs require long hours of usage of PPE
for protection against hazards, employees need to be comfortable in their
workwear. This comfort is gained when these garments are light weight, enhance
mobility and keep them at a desirable temperature. Correct fabric selection,
design, construction of the garment and proper usage makes a safe and
comfortable garment.
LOOK
With the evolving trends of off-the-clock
apparel, manufacturers are making newer and stylish options of Workwear. This
has boosted compliance and confidence amongst workers. The recent past has shown a growing fashion of
protective clothing also becoming preferred outfit for adventure sports and leisure
outings. To cater to different needs manufacturers have made the garments
versatile so that it can be worn to office, client meet or a fire hazardous
work place.
For more information on FR Clothing,
visit http://www.tarasafe.com/.
Tarasafe is the largest manufacturer and
supplier of Flame Retardant protective clothing in India, with the distinction
of successfully executing supplies of these special garments to various Indian
industry giants in the Oil and Metal industries.
Tarasafe® is an ISO 9001:2008 certified
Indian company and has globally positioned itself as a specialist, providing
complete solutions in flame retardant protective clothing. The products offered
by TaraSafe® meet the stringent international norms for Personal Protective
Equipments (PPE) and the garments are CE certified as well. In addition, some
products are also tested and certified as per the various NFPA / ASTM norms.
From the Oil rigs in the North Sea region to
the Refineries in Texas, from the Aluminium smelters in India to the Copper
mines in Papua New Guinea, TaraSafe products are supplied in industriesthroughout
various geographical areas.
