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Responding is Mark Saner, technical manager, Workrite Uniform Co., Oxnard, CA.

When worn correctly, flame-resistant clothing can provide lifesaving protection against a variety of workplace hazards, including arc flash, flash fires and molten metal splatter. However, if worn improperly, the clothing is not only out of compliance with industry standards, but it also becomes far less effective.

To help clarify some of the mistakes workers make in wearing FR, here is a list of ways FR clothing is improperly worn. This information will help you receive the full safety benefits of FR workwear – and it may even save your life.

Top 5 ways FR clothing is improperly worn:

So, to make sure your FR clothing is in compliance and ready to keep you safe, remember: Wear FR outerwear, avoid synthetic under layers, and roll it down, zip it up and tuck it in.

Editor's note: This article represents the independent views of the author and should not be construed as a National Safety Council endorsement.

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