General Protective Clothing Standards & Test Methods

Anyone can claim their clothing protects against life-threating hazards, but when your workers’ safety hangs in the balance, you want to be absolutely certain. Various organizations, ranging from governmental bodies, such as OSHA, to industry trade associations such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and ASTM International have developed testing-based standards to ensure clothing that claims to protect your workers truly does. Click on the standards and test methods below to learn more.

OSHA General Duty Clause

Requirement That Employers Provide Employees a Workplace That is Free From Known Hazards

OSHA 1910.132

General Requirements – Personal Protective Equipment

ANSI 107

American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel

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

ASTM F2757

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