Back to Basics: What does “FR” Mean?
Let's get back to basics and explore what the acronym "FR" really means. You probably hear FR used in many different contexts, but it doesn't always carry the same meaning. …
ASTM F1358-20 Published
ASTM F1358-20 has been published by Committee F23 on Protective Clothing and Equipment. The updates, drafted by ArcWear Staff, is primarily comprised of clarifications for testing labs. These procedural clarifications help…
Back to the Basics: What is a PPE Category (previously known as Hazard Risk Category or HRC)?
Q: Our customer is specifying “HRC 2”. What does this mean? A: Hazard Risk Categories (HRC) was a term coined by NFPA 70E-2000 to “group” levels of PPE with a goal…
NFPA 2112 Open for Public Comment
The newest version of ASTM F887-18 for Fall Protection was recently published and is now available for purchase.A few updates were made relevant to Section 22 on Electric Arc Performance:Harness…