What are flame retardant overalls standards?
Protecting Against Fire Hazards: Understanding Flame Retardant Overall Standards
Fire and flame accidents can happen in workplaces that deal with high-risk tasks such as welding, Firefighters, Welders, Electrical workers, Foundry, Fabrication, Mechanics, Engineers, Chemical workers, oil refinery workers, fuel drivers and offshore workers – to mention a few. Flame retardant overalls play an essential role in protecting workers from accidents involving fire and flame. However, it’s crucial to ensure that these overalls meet the required standards to guarantee their effectiveness. In this blog post, we will discuss flame retardant overalls standards in the UK.
What are Flame Retardant Overalls Standards?
Flame retardant overalls standards are a set of regulations and requirements that specify the minimum requirements for flame-resistant fabrics used to protect workers. In the UK, the standards for flame retardant overalls are set by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and the European Union (EU).
British Standards for Flame Retardant Overalls:
The British standards for flame retardant overalls include:
- BS EN ISO 11612:2015: This standard specifies the requirements for protective clothing that offers limited flame spread, heat resistance, and protection against molten metal splashes.
- BS EN 1149: This standard specifies the requirements for protective clothing that offers protection against electrostatic discharge.
- BS EN 13034: This standard specifies the requirements for protective clothing that offers protection against liquid chemicals.
- BS EN 1149-5: This standard specifies the requirements for protective clothing that offers protection against electrostatic discharge in hazardous environments.
- BS EN ISO 11611:2015: This standard specifies the requirements for protective clothing that offers protection during welding and similar operations.
You can find more information on British safety standards here.
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