2023-12-11 09:13:56
NFPA 2112:2018 Industrial Flame retardant Protective Clothing Standard
NFPA 2112:2018 Standard Description
NFPA 2112:2018 Standard on Flame Resistance Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire
NFPA 2112:2018 Standard for Flame-resistant Clothing for Industrial Personnel
NFPA 2112:2018 is a standard developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the United States, titled "Standard for Flame-retardant Clothing to Protect Industrial Personnel from Flash Fire Injury.". This standard specifies the minimum requirements for flame-retardant clothing aimed at protecting industrial personnel from the hazards of flash fires.
Scope of Application of NFPA 2112:2018
NFPA 2112:2018 applies to flame-retardant clothing designed to protect industrial personnel from flash fire hazards. These garments are specifically designed and constructed to provide a certain degree of protection against heat hazards associated with short-term and intense heat exposure, such as flash fires in industrial environments.
The application products covered by NFPA 2112:2018 include various types of flame-retardant clothing items used by industrial workers, such as:
Shirt: A flame-retardant shirt designed to cover the upper body and provide protection for the torso and arms.
● Pants: Flame retardant pants or long pants, used to cover the lower body and provide protection for the legs.
● One piece suit: flame-retardant work clothes, providing full body coverage and protection from flash fire hazards.
● Jackets and outerwear: Flame retardant jackets or outerwear designed to provide additional protection against flash fire hazards in cold climates or specific work environments.
● bib work clothes and workwear: flame-retardant bib style work clothes or workwear that combine the upper body with pants or long pants, used for specific work tasks or industries.
● Laboratory coat and cover up: Used for fire-resistant laboratory coats or covers in laboratory or industrial environments where there may be a risk of flash fire.
● Accessories: Flame retardant accessories such as hats, headsets, gloves, and shoes are a supplement to protective clothing sets, providing additional protection for specific body parts.