You may opt to continue reading to learn more about fire injury statistics, fire hazards, industries requiring FR protection, and top BLS injuries or, you can click MCR Safety FR Clothing logo below and be taken to the safety section for this industry, PPE, and list of potential hazards..
The statistics highlighted above and our dedicated workplace statistics page show fire hazards are not to be treated by anyone. To safeguard workers, employees.
Flash fire is sudden, intense, rapidly moving flame that occurs in environment where fuel, vapors, dust, and air combust. The vapors or particles that ignite and explode pose serious threat to workers, causing extensive harm to both equipment and people. Flash fires are major concern for refineries, chemical manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals...
While we ca not mandate PPE requirements, we can shed light on the hazards workers are likely to face within particular industries and the common fire injuries that occur in each. MCR Safety also offers assessment to safety managers in choosing FR clothing for their workers...
Food processing facilities are prone to combustible oils, explosive dust, and flammable liquids. The number of fire losses occur grain mill products manufacturing facilities, slaughterhouses, and bakeries. The major sources for fires cooking equipment and open flames...
There are number of industries that require FR protection. This chart of Bureau of Labor Statistics production employment numbers illustrates FR protection. Those workers on the production line or in the trenches of these industries need to be protected from fire hazards...
Knowing BLS risk factors goes long way in protecting workers. For one, it helps identify areas within facility that need extra safeguards in place. Safety managers can minimize risks to employees working in areas known to have high rates of flame injuries and ensure correct apparel is worn. Second, it ensures workers know ahead of time where they need to be extra cautious..
OSHA states that flame-resistant clothing is type of apparel that is made out of material that is meant to self-extinguish once the source has been removed. There is plethora of FR garments available that meet this requirement. They come in variety of garment types and styles..
the better question to ask is do you want to reduce features, quality, or technology knowing the fire risks workers face burn injury costs well above $200,000 on average. Reducing features is not recommended to cut corners with this hazard...
We know FR safety clothing can be in nature and workers needs vary. This is why we offer wide range of FR garments, including jackets, jeans, shirts, coveralls, and overalls. Our goal, in the beginning, is one thing protect you from workplace hazards. ..
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