BTTG and Shirley- CE Marking for PPE in the EU and UK
Brexit has been a challenge for both manufacturers and notified bodies operating in the EU and the UK-- BTTG has worked to accommodate clients and to transition PPE certifications…
Resources for incident investigations in arc flash and electric shock
Doing an arc flash or electrical shock incident investigation commonly falls to a safety generalist. When flash fire, arc flash or PPE is involved in the incident, sometimes outside resources…
ASTM F2675-19e1 Published – Editorial Revision
Small changes have been made to ASTM F2675 Standard Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products Developed and Used for Electrical Arc Flash Protection - none of which…
Dupont Announces New Names for Nomex
DuPont has just announced new names for various Nomex products. Nomex, in various forms, has been a staple in the FR clothing market since the 1960s. In a February 23,…
ASTM F3502 Standard Specification for Barrier Face Coverings Raises the Barrier for Viral Protection
ASTM F1506 for arc flash protection and NFPA 2112 for flash fire protection added provisions in 2020 to assure an easy means for cloth face coverings to be used in…
Back to Basics: What does “FR” Mean?
Let's get back to basics and explore what the acronym "FR" really means. You probably hear FR used in many different contexts, but it doesn't always carry the same meaning. …