Using NFPA 2113 as our RAGAGEP, these items are by far the most common errors we find in our work when FRC is worn in flammable/HAZLOCs work areas:
(emphasis by me)
- Garments shall be selected that cover BOTH the UPPER AND LOWER BODY and flammable underlayers as entirely as possible.
- Non–flame-resistant heraldry attached to the exterior of the garment (e.g., logos, name tags, non-flame resistant silk-screened artwork, etc.) shall be kept to a MINIMUM, BOTH IN SURFACE AREA AND NUMBER.
- Flame-resistant garment COLLARS SHALL BE WORN CLOSED.
- SLEEVES AND CUFFS shall be worn DOWN AND SECURED.
- When a shirt and pair of trousers, both flame-resistant, are worn together, the SHIRT SHALL BE TUCKED IN.
- FLAME-RESISTANT OR NONMELTING UNDERGARMENTS (closest to the skin) shall be used. An incidental amount of elastic used on non-melting fabric underwear or socks shall be permitted.
- Flame-resistant garments CONTAMINATED BY FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES, hazardous materials, or biological agents shall be cleaned and decontaminated per manufacturer instructions.
- The organization shall develop a SYSTEMATIC INSPECTION PROGRAM for ALL FLAME-RESISTANT GARMENTS to confirm their serviceability.
- DAMAGED FLAME-RESISTANT GARMENTS shall immediately be removed from service.
- All repairs and alterations to flame-resistant garments shall be performed in the SAME MANNER AND USING THE SAME MATERIALS AS THE MANUFACTURER.
And here is one we see when contractors are using “disposable” FRC…
- Flame-resistant garments shall be RETIRED WHEN THEY EXCEED THE MANUFACTURER-STATED SERVICE LIFE if indicated.