As the colder months draw closer and more industries are affected by OSHA’s regulations, Carhartt insulated flame-resistant clothing becomes a great option for the job site. Carhartt which has been known for its cold-weather gear for many years has taken their flame-resistant clothing line and combined the incredible quality of warm clothing with the safety desired for jobs that have the possibility of arc flash or flash fires. Let us take a look at the great fall flame-resistant clothing but first discuss the HRC and ATPV ratings and how you can achieve the rating your job site desires.
My boss says I need a ATPV rating of 12…
Carhartt flame-resistant clothing is rated on two basis, a HRC rating and an ATPV rating. These ratings go hand in hand, if one increases the other one does as well. In the future, job sites will require a certain rating level for all FR clothing on the job site. This will differ from job site to job site depending on the exposure risk level. A higher weight of the fabric leads to a higher rating, but however many shirts only allow you to get a rating level of 10. If you are required to have a higher level of rating, with Carhartt FR layering clothes allows you a higher rating. For instance if you wear a FRK087 under your FRS160 you would combine the 9.8 ATPV rating of the FRK087 with a 8.6 ATPV rating of the FRS160 to get a combined rating of 18.4 ATPV rating. The most common ATPV rating that we’ve heard of so far is 12 but this is a new standard that job sites will begin requiring.
Brr…I need warmer FR clothing
The cold weather has started hitting many parts of the country and it won’t be long until the rest of us are feeling those brisk temperatures. Carhartt’s FRR44 Flame-Resistant Duck Bib Overall is quilt lined and not only offers great FR protection but with its 10.5 oz. quilt lining it will keep your body warm as the cold greets you at the job site in the morning. Carhartt has developed a broad selection of coats and jackets to keep your upper half warm as well. The FRJ184 Flame-Resistant Duck Active Jac which has 10.5-ounce quilt lining is a jacket typically preferred by many workers. The warmth it delivers along with the traditional Carhartt durability make it a great option, plus it incorporates their Flame-Resistant safety. Last but not least, Carhartt has created the FRA003 Flame-Resistant Double-Layer Work-Dry Balaclava. This double layer balaclava gives you a great option to keep your head warm but doesn’t interfere with the hard hat required on almost all job sites.
For more information on outdoor Carhartt clothing for Men, Women and Kids – vist http://www.theworkwearstore.com – where you’ll find every style, every color and every size that Carhartt has to offer. Including the FRJ184 FR Duck Active Jac and the Carhartt FR Clothing with many more styles to choose from.
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