Flame Resistant Clothing Standards

 

Our Standards and Test Methods section contains summaries of the most reliable and authoritative standards used to define the quality, comfort, and functionality of your clothing. Whether you are exposed to arc flash, flash fire, low visibility, or you simply want to learn more about industrial safety regulations, you’ll find the information you need here.

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Arc Flash Standards & Test Methods

NFPA 70E

Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

OSHA 1910.269

The Operation and Maintenance of Electric Power Generation, Control, Transformation, Transmission and Distribution Lines and Equipment.

ASTM F1506

Standard Performance Specification for Textile Material for Wearing Apparel for Use by Electrical Workers Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards

ASTM F1891

Standard Specification for Arc Resistant Rainwear

ASTM F1958

Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitability for Clothing by Electric Arc Exposure Using a Manikin

ASTM F1959

Standard Test Method for Determining Arc Thermal Performance (Value) of Textile Materials for Clothing by Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards

NESC

National Electrical Safety Code

CSA Z462 

Canadian Standards Association Standard for Workplace Electrical Safety

Flash Fire Standards & Test Methods

NFPA 2112

Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire

NFPA 2113

Standard on the Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire

ASTM F1930

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Flame Resistant Clothing for Protection Against Flash Fire Simulations Using an Instrumented Manikin

ASTM F2733

Standard Specification for Flame Resistant Rainwear for Protection Against Flame Hazards

CAN/CGSB-155.20 

Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standard for Workwear for Protection Against Hydrocarbon Flash Fire and Optionally Steam and Hot Fluids

Protective Footwear Standards & Test Methods

ASTM F2412

Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection

ASTM F2413

Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Foot Protection

ASTM F2892

Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Soft Toe Protective Footwear (Non-Safety / Non-Protective Toe)

High Visibility Standards & Test Methods

ANSI 107

American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel

CSA Z96 

Canadian Standards Association Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel

General Safety Standards & Test Methods

OSHA General Duty

OSHA General Duty Clause

OSHA 1910.132

General Requirements – Personal Protective Equipment

ANSI Z87.1

American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protective Devices

ASTM D6413

Standard Test Method Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)

ASTM F1449

Standard Guide for Industrial Laundering of Flame, Thermal, and Arc Resistant Clothing

ASTM F2302

Labeling for Protective Clothing as Heat/Flame Resistant (Withdrawn 2017)

ASTM F2757

Standard Guide for Home Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame, Thermal and Arc Resistant Clothing