Choosing the Right
Flame-Resistant Clothing
Choosing the right flame resistant clothing
for your employees is an essential step to ensuring
safety and well-being. But
navigating what you need and what will work best for your industry can be
tricky. To help you begin your search we’ve compiled tips for choosing the
right outerwear. If you’re ready to learn more, our professionals at Chesapeake
Uniform are prepared to help.
Comply With Standards
One of the first things you should consider
when choosing your flame resistant outerwear is the safety. IF you have safety
standards to go by you should make sure to follow those. NFPA 2112 and 70E are
both great places to start if you need to learn about the different levels of
protection that different environments require.
Find The Right Temperature
Rating
Depending on your environment and industry you
are likely to need a variety of different weather temperature ratings. In cold
climates, you will need flame-resistant clothing that is of a higher warmth
rating than what you will need for summer weather. While some brands of
outerwear will come with temperature ratings, you may need to base this on the
material and makeup of the garment.
Moisture and Breathability
Management
When working in hot environments sweat can
become trapped under the outerwear on the skin. Not only is this uncomfortable,
but if the wearer is transitioning between hot and cold climates, this can
cause hypothermia. For this reason, flame-resistant outerwear must be made from
breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics.
Ease Of Movement
One of the most critical factors for
successful flame resistant clothing is that the wearer has a full range of
movement and can move as
comfortably as possible. Not only
is comfort important to performance, but when split section reactions are
needed motion cannot be impeded.
Additional Features
When you’re considering the additional
features, your flame-resistant clothing can have the extra features can be very
important. Comfortable knit cuffs, for instance, are a feature that improves
the comfort as well as the functionality. It’s important to remember that while
these garments must be worn for safety, they also need to be as comfortable as
possible. If they are not, your employees may put themselves at risk trying to
adjust the garment.
Uniforms From Chesapeake Uniforms
For all your flame-resistant clothing needs,
Chesapeake Uniform has been providing uniform rental services for over 30 years
to Maryland, Delaware, D.C., southern Pennsylvania and northern Virginia. We
pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers the most competitive
prices thanks to our national affiliation with ApparelMasters. Want to get
started with our services? Do you have questions about our services?
Contact us today by calling
410-558-3360.