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Read more about the article Back to Basics: What does “FR” Mean?

Back to Basics: What does “FR” Mean?

  • Post author:brian
  • Post published:February 3, 2021
  • Post category:arc flash/ASTM Arc Flash Standards/ASTM F1506/ASTM F1959/Flame Resistant/Flame Resistant Fibers/Fr/Testing/Uncategorized
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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. …

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Read more about the article ASTM F1358-20 Published

ASTM F1358-20 Published

  • Post author:brian
  • Post published:November 12, 2020
  • Post category:ANSI ISEA 105/Flame Resistant Fibers/Fr/Safety Updates/Testing
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ASTM F1358-20 has been published by Committee F23 on Protective Clothing and Equipment.  The updates, drafted by ArcWear Staff, is primarily comprised of clarifications for testing labs.  These procedural clarifications help…

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Read more about the article Back to the Basics: What is a PPE Category (previously known as Hazard Risk Category or HRC)?

Back to the Basics: What is a PPE Category (previously known as Hazard Risk Category or HRC)?

  • Post author:Arcwear
  • Post published:February 15, 2019
  • Post category:Testing
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Q: Our customer is specifying “HRC 2”. What does this mean? A: Hazard Risk Categories (HRC) was a term coined by NFPA 70E-2000 to “group” levels of PPE with a goal…

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NFPA 2112 Open for Public Comment

  • Post author:Arcwear
  • Post published:March 26, 2018
  • Post category:NFPA 2112
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The newest version of ASTM F887-18 for Fall Protection was recently published and is now available for purchase.A few updates were made relevant to Section 22 on Electric Arc Performance:Harness…

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