| Why is Carhartt Flame Resistant clothing needed? | | | | the electrical safety standard for employee |
| Carhartt Flame-Resistant clothing is designed for | | | | workplaces. Although this code is voluntary, it is |
| electricians and workers in the oil and | | | | considered an "generally accepted industry |
| petrochemical industries. Many of these workers | | | | standard and means OSHA will fine companies |
| are at the risk of being exposed to arc flashes or | | | | under the general duty clause for not obliging. |
| flash fires that result in the worker being exposed | | | | NFPA 70E requires workers to wear |
| to extreme temperatures. Many work places | | | | flame-resistant clothing wherever there is possible |
| have new regulations for worker safety (NFPA | | | | exposure to electric arcs. |
| 70E & OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269). | | | | What is the ATPV rating? |
| What makes Carhartt Flame-Resistant clothing | | | | An ATPV or arc thermal performance value is a |
| different from other Carhartt workwear? | | | | rating assigned to flame-resistant clothing to |
| Carhartt Flame-Resistant clothing is treated to be | | | | indicate the level of protection it provides. |
| flame-resistant and self-distinguish once the heat | | | | Common rule is the heavier the fabric is the |
| source is removed. Non-treated cotton and wool | | | | higher rating it provides the worker. Layering of |
| clothing garments are flammable materials and will | | | | flame-resistant clothing also increases the rating of |
| not self-distinguish. Carhartt Flame-Resistant | | | | protection for the worker. An ATPV is measured |
| clothing is constructed to be comparable to the | | | | in calories per centimeter squared (cal/cm2). |
| durability and long-lasting traits of other Carhartt | | | | What is an HRC? |
| clothing products. | | | | An HRC or hazard risk category is a rating |
| Can the flame-resistant chemicals be washed out? | | | | directly related to the ATPV that a garment has. |
| No. Carhartt flame-resistant clothing is guaranteed | | | | HRC's are on a scale of zero to four, with zero |
| to be flame-resistant for the useful life of the | | | | being the least risk and an HRC of four being the |
| garment. Provided the garment-care instructions | | | | greatest risk. Some job sites require the workers |
| are followed, the flame-resistant is contained | | | | to being wearing clothing with a rating of two or |
| regardless of the number of washings performed. | | | | three most commonly. |
| What is NFPA 70E? | | | | What is OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269? |
| The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70E is | | | | |