According to OSHA, Flame-Resistant (FR) Clothing is required under 29 CFR 1910.132 and other sections of OSHA standards. FR clothing is used in industries such as petroleum, electrical, and other sectors where workers face hazards like electrical exposure, petroleum, and combustible dust. A flash fire spreads rapidly through diffuse fuels, such as dust, gas, or ignitable liquid vapors, without creating damaging pressure, and hydrocarbon flash fires can reach temperatures of 1,000 to 1,900 degrees Fahrenheit, lasting up to five seconds. NFPA 2112 and NFPA 2113 standards cover the protection, selection, use, and maintenance of FR garments for industrial personnel exposed to flash fires, including drilling, well servicing, and production operations. In the electrical field, electric arcs create serious hazards such as extreme heat, hot gases, intense pressure waves, and shrapnel, potentially causing burns, blindness, hearing loss, broken bones, or death. FR clothing acts as critical protection, reducing burn severity, providing escape time, and significantly increasing chances of survival in flash fire or electric arc events. This course helps attendees understand the dynamics and dangers of electrical arc flashes and hydrocarbon flash fires, the potential injuries and costs, and the latest performance standards for FR garments. Participants will also learn to differentiate between Arc Flash and Flash Fire markets and understand options available in the FR market for protection and safety.
According to OSHA, Flame-Resistant (FR) Clothing is required under 29 CFR 1910.132 and other sections of OSHA standards. FR clothing is used in industries such as petroleum, electrical, and other sectors where workers face hazards like electrical exposure, petroleum, and combustible dust. A flash fire spreads rapidly through diffuse fuels, such as dust, gas, or ignitable liquid vapors, without creating damaging pressure, and hydrocarbon flash fires can reach temperatures of 1,000 to 1,900 degrees Fahrenheit, lasting up to five seconds. NFPA 2112 and NFPA 2113 standards cover the protection, selection, use, and maintenance of FR garments for industrial personnel exposed to flash fires, including drilling, well servicing, and production operations. In the electrical field, electric arcs create serious hazards such as extreme heat, hot gases, intense pressure waves, and shrapnel, potentially causing burns, blindness, hearing loss, broken bones, or death. FR clothing acts as critical protection, reducing burn severity, providing escape time, and significantly increasing chances of survival in flash fire or electric arc events. This course helps attendees understand the dynamics and dangers of electrical arc flashes and hydrocarbon flash fires, the potential injuries and costs, and the latest performance standards for FR garments. Participants will also learn to differentiate between Arc Flash and Flash Fire markets and understand options available in the FR market for protection and safety.
Attendees who successfully complete this course will be able to understand the dynamics and dangers of Arc Flash and Flash Fire events, recognize the costs associated with burn injuries, understand the latest Flame-Resistant fabrics technology, and comprehend the technical terms surrounding Flame-Resistant Clothing. They will also be able to recognize the difference between Flame-Resistant clothing and everyday workwear, understand the different FR clothing markets, learn how to sell into core markets, and review NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112, and NFPA 2113 FR clothing criteria while becoming familiar with the associated terminology.
Safety and health professionals, industrial hygienists, electrical industry personnel, petroleum industry workers, and training managers.
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