Monday, August 26, 2013


The Next Step inCertified Safety
NFPA 2112 certification at the
garment level

 

Since 2002, Workrite has raised the bar in flame-resistant (FR) workwear safety by certifying garments to the NFPA 2112 standard. In fact, we’ve been certifying garments since it was possible to do so. And, while many safety professionals look for FR fabrics that are certified to NFPA 2112, having certified garments provides key safeguards to ensure your employees are protected.

NFPA 2112 is a national consensus standard, “Standard for Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire.” This standard specifies the minimum design, performance, certification requirements and test methods for FR garments used by employees at risk for flash fire. Workrite offers one of the broadest selections of certified garments in the industry, with more than 190 certified styles that use multiple fabrics and colors, including Nomex® IIIA, Protera®, UltraSoft® and Tecasafe® Plus.

What does it mean to have an NFPA 2112-certified garment? This additional certification at the garment level guarantees that these garments have been audited as a whole finished product. It goes beyond just fabric to include thread, zipper tape and all the items that make up the garment. And with the ongoing audit requirement, you can trust that every garment you order meets the same standards.  

Many customers want to be confident that their employees are wearing NFPA 2112-certified garments on the worksite. So Workrite takes the additional step of not only putting the required internal label inside the garment, but also adding an additional external label to certified garments for a quick visual reference. Our “NFPA 2112” external label guarantees that your entire garment satisfies the stringent requirements of this safety standard.

With more than 190 NFPA 2112-certified styles, Workrite offers additional assurance for our customers.

• Certified garments meet the requirements of NFPA 2112,
2012 Edition.

 
• Certification ensures that all fabric and trim items—thread, buttons, zipper tape, reflective tape, etc.—are FR.
 
• An easily identifiable “NFPA 2112” external label is on every Workrite garment certified to NFPA 2112.
 
• Our certified workwear assortment includes coveralls, shirts, pants and non-insulated outerwear in Nomex® IIIA, Indura®, UltraSoft®, Protera®and Tecasafe® Plus.
 
• Each certified style is third-party tested and audited annually.
 
• We continually add new certified styles based on customer needs.
 
• Every manufacturing site producing certified garments is audited annually.