ArcWear is proud to announce another Scope Expansion in UL’s Third Party Data Acceptance Program (TPDAP). This is ArcWear’s second scope expansion since joining the Program in July 2019. We…
In terms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), what is the difference between Flame Resistance, Flame Retardants and “Rated” materials and garments? These are words commonly seen in the industrial AR…
NFPA 2112 is open for public comment for the 2023 revision cycle of the standard. The window for public comments will close on June 30, 2020. If there is a…
ASTM F1506-17a published with changes to title, scope, and use:New title: “Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and…
ASTM F1506-17 published with new information on garment repairs:Repairs to critical seams must be made with inherently FR threadPatches to repair rips smaller than 0.5″² must be FR fabric, and…