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Choosing FR Shirts With UV Protection For Outdoor WorkOutdoor work exposes clothing to more than one hazard. Welders, electricians, utility crews, construction workers, and maintenance teams may face flame, molten…
The Best Practices for Storing Leather Welding GearLeather welding gear is built to withstand heat, sparks, abrasion, and demanding work conditions. However, even high-quality leather gloves, sleeves, and…
Recognizing Layer Separation In Flame-Resistant WorkwearFlame-resistant workwear is designed to help reduce injury when workers face sparks, molten metal, flash fire, radiant heat, or brief flame exposure. Its…
How to Build a Fire-Resistant Work Kit for Under $200A dependable fire-resistant work kit does not have to require a large investment. With careful prioritization, welders, electricians, fabricators, and…
Good-Fitting Welding Gloves for Safer, Easier WorkWelding gloves are a key part of a worker’s personal protective equipment, but their value depends on more than heat resistance and durable materials. A glove…
How To Read The Tag On Your FR GarmentA flame-resistant garment tag contains important information about how the clothing was made, tested, and maintained. It can tell you whether a shirt is…
How to choose FR clothing for electrical utility workersElectrical utility work combines several hazards in a single shift. A worker may face an arc flash, open flame, molten metal, energized equipment, sharp…
Choosing the right FR apron for daily workplace protectionFlame-resistant aprons are an important layer of protection for welders, metalworkers, electricians, and tradespeople who work near sparks, molten metal,…
Prepare Your FR Gear for a Long WorkdayA long shift around heat, sparks, electricity, or open flame demands more than simply putting on a flame-resistant shirt. Your protective clothing must fit…
The Best Welding Gloves for Stick WeldingStick welding creates a demanding combination of intense heat, flying sparks, molten metal, and rough handling. The electrode holder, workpiece, slag, and…