KNOW YOUR FR CLOTHING

 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.