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Non-FR Blue Jean Protection

Discussion in 'Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)' started by ebowles, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. ebowles New Member

    Does anybody know of any reputable study that could shed light on what the expected arc protection level of standard off-the-shelf denim blue jean pants would be (calories per sq. cm)? I realize that blue jeans are not engineered with arc protection in mind, but inherently, due to the heavy cotton fabric used, some level of arc protection must be present. Thanks in advance for your input.
    ebowles, Aug 26, 2008
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  2. Zog Well-Known Member

    There has been some testing done, but recent testing has shown less protection than initally thought. The 2009 70E is removing non FR blue jeans from the tables and they will no longer be allowed for anything but HRC 0 (Along with other non FR natural fiber clothing)
    Zog, Aug 26, 2008
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  3. Terry Becker Member

    You can buy arc rated jeans, I wear them when in the field, 18.3 cal/cm2, very comfortable.

    Regards;
    Terry Becker, P.Eng.
    www.esps.ca
    Terry Becker, Mar 1, 2009
    #3

  4. ConvergenceTraining New Member

    Is it true that the NFPA doesn't recommend denim jeans for HRCs 1 through 4. Zog said it above but I haven't seen an official notification about this. Anyone know?
    ConvergenceTraining, Jan 27, 2012
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  5. Allison White New Member

    12 oz. untreated denim cotton jeans are no longer acceptable to meet Hazard/Risk Category 1 requirements. All pants must be flame resistant.
    Allison White, Jan 27, 2012
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