Archive for the ‘Melting Products Claiming Flame Resistance’ Category

February 24

Con Edison Video Documentary on FR Clothing: The Importance of Wearing It

Posted by Hugh Hoagland
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ConEdison tested FR clothing in real-life utility situations inside manholes, transformer vaults, and bucket trucks.  The testing gives individuals the opportunity to view the results of various clothing options. Click here to view the 5 minute video of testing results.

October 7

Companies should STOP calling this stuff FLAME RESISTANT!!!

Posted by Hugh Hoagland
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This company like so many others have NEVER read ASTM D6413. It has NO pass/fail criteria! You cannot have flame resistance with JUST D6413 testing ONLY. This jacket will melt onto a worker in the event of a flash fire or electric arc and hurt or kill them. Amazing it is advertised in safety magazines. [...]