Flame Resistant Clothing
All manner of different industries require flame retardant and flame resistant clothing where there is a danger of a worker coming into contact with fire or combustable materials. Oil and gas company employees certainly need the protection offered by flame retardant overalls, but there are many other sectors in which this kind of safety precaution could save you from a fire or heat injury in the event of an incident. Welders definitely need a level of flame/fire protection, but also electricians and plumbers.
Manufacturers work hard to develop ever better fabrics and coatings to keep workers around the UK safe when they carry out their regular duties wearing flame retardant clothing. Take a look at the selection available at Xamax today.
If you work in a hazardous environment, there are a large number of manufacturers that make high quality, tough, and durable clothing with flame resistance that meet the European standards for safety workwear. Check the individual product pages to find out which standards each garment meets or exceeds to be able to best pick the workwear that suit the purposes of your job. Whether you are a welder, work on an oil rig, with petrochemicals or in transportation, this work clothing is essential kit for keeping you safe during the day.
As well as being flame retardant or resistant, some workwear might also feature all manner of other elements dedicated to the safety of the wearer and their colleagues. You might find hi vis fluorescent colours and reflective tape. They could be antistatic and arc resistant too.
You can layer flame resistance with other such items underneath in order to better protect yourself on site. They are designed to slow down the movement of the flame once it hits the specially treated garment and often layering increases this slow down. However, be careful to choose the right layering options for you to avoid the risk of overheating in warm conditions.