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defense wins championships: the importance of fr/ar gear

Defense Wins Championships: The Importance of FR/AR Gear

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Ferrous Metals & Welding Protection
13 Mar 2023

It’s been said that offense wins games, but defense wins championships. Selecting protective gear that defends your workers in a complex market full of standards is difficult—so we’re creating an easy-to-learn logic to help you and your employees stay protected.

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Caring for your FR/AR Garments: Three Vital Considerations

FR Fabric Education
13 Dec 2019

While properly wearing flame resistant (FR), arc-rated (AR) personal protective equipment (PPE) helps protect employees facing arc flash and short duration thermal exposures from fire, like flash fires, it is equally important to clean and maintain these protective garments. Proper care practices help ensure a PPE garment’s safety properties remain...

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5 Reasons to Implement FR/AR PPE Training

FR Fabric Education
21 Nov 2019

Flame resistant (FR), arc-rated (AR) personal protective equipment (PPE) is an important part of establishing a well-rounded safety program. Before donning their FR/AR PPE, however, employees need to be educated about their PPE garments so they can properly guard themselves against workplace hazards such as arc flashes or flash fires....

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