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FEATURE

4 Things to

Consider

When

Choosing

Flame

Resistant

Outerwear

BY TYNDALE COMPANY, INC.

Creating a safe work environment for
employees goes beyond ensuring compliance –
a safe work environment means guaranteeing
workers are comfortable. Beyond discomfort,
flame resistant clothing (FRC) that is
too bulky or too hot poses challenges
for end-user compliance and proper use;
workers who are uncomfortable in their
FRC are more likely to compromise their
protection by rolling up sleeves, opening
shirt fronts, shedding protective layers, or
even violating company safety policy in
favor of clothing that is more comfortable.

The four main factors in choosing protective
clothing are choice, fit, fabric properties,
and wearer ratings and reviews are:

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