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Workrite Interactive

Welcome to Workrite Interactive, an all-in-one resource where you can get directly involved. Watch videos that outline key industry standards, show test methods and discuss criteria to evaluate FR fabric suppliers and manufacturers. Sign up for our webinars. Ask questions of our technical manager via our Forum. Sign up for Workrite TechNotes blog. Or answer survey questions for a chance to win some great FR workwear. Be sure to visit often—we add new items regularly.

Customers Speak

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Barrow County FD, Georgia

“[Firefighters] are very happy wearing their uniforms, not just coming or going from work."

Bedford FD, Texas

“[The clothing] lasts so long that I almost have to make the employee come in to change out uniforms.”

Oklahoma City FD, Oklahoma

“We have [to fit] a wide variety of sizes, and we’ve never had a problem.”

Hall County FD, Georgia

“The quality of the product is exactly what we were looking for.”

Placid Refining Company, Louisiana

“The clothes hold up…that’s why we dealt with other companies for two years and Workrite for 14.”

Lane Electric Cooperative, Oregon

“You’re gonna be a lot better off if something does happen, if something goes wrong.”

Petrelli Electric, California

“It’s the little things that make a difference…and Workrite is very user-friendly.”

Know Your FR Education

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FR Clothing Evaluation Basics

Key criteria for evaluating flame-resistant (FR) clothing.

General Review of FR Standards & Test Methods

Key concepts, terms and standards as they apply to FR clothing.

Basic Flammability Test Method (Vertical Flame)

The primary test method for establishing fabric as FR.

Arc Flash Protection Standards & Test Methods

Electrical safety standards, key terms and applicable test methods. NESC and NPFA 70E.

Flash Fire Protection Standards & Test Methods

Flash fire standards and applicable test methods, including video of ASTM F1930 flash fire manikin test.

FR Testing

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Non-FR vs. FR

See why FR is needed in an actual side by side arc exposure test.

Vertical Flammability Test (ASTM D6413)

A detailed explanation of the primary test method for establishing fabric as FR.

Arc Flash Test (ASTM F1959)

A detailed explanation of an arc rating and test method ASTM F1930.

Flash Fire Manikin Test (ASTM F1930)

A detailed explanation of the manikin test method.

FR Hazards Defined

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Arc Flash

Electric Arc Hazards

Flash Fire

Flash Fire Hazards

FR Standards Review

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NFPA 70E

Review of the requirements for garments and fabrics to meet NFPA 70E electric arc hazards.

National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

Review of the requirements for garments and fabrics to meet NESC electric arc hazards.

NFPA 2112

Review of the requirements for garments and fabrics to meet NFPA 2112 flash fire hazards.

ASTM F1506

Review of the requirements for garments and fabrics to meet Performance specification.

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FR Live
FR On Demand

Workrite Tech Notes Blog

Workrite Tech Notes is a one-stop shop for FR news and timely updates from standards meetings (e.g.,NFPA and ASTM), industry reports, tradeshows and events, the latest in FR clothing technologies, and more. View or sign up to receive updates at:
workritetechnotes.com

Forum – Ask the Technical Director

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Your own personal Technical Manager right here at Workrite.

Post your FR-related questions to our very own Technical Manager, Mark Saner.

If you haven't found the answer in our videos, articles or FAQ, then simply ask Mark. He will respond to your question on the live discussion board or try to reply with an answer within 48 hours. Mark will also be posting questions and answers that others may find of value.

FR Live – Webinar

Welcome to our webinar theater. Have an idea for a webinar topic? Post it on our discussion board.

June 05, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. PDT
Name Tags & Embroidery on FR Clothing

Learn what the standards say about these items and the potential impact they may or may not have on your FR clothing. Don’t be confused any longer. Approx. 15 minutes.

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August 07, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. PDT
Cold Weather FR Clothing by the Numbers

Understand the different measurements and terms related to cold weather insulated garments. Terms like Clo Value, Temperature Rating, MET, and DLE.

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FR On Demand

FR On Demand is your place to find all of Workrite's engaging and educational webinars, covering both FR-related information and other jobsite safety processes and challenges. These comprehensive reviews of the latest technology and innovation are archived here for your convenience to watch on your schedule.

FR vs. AR

NFPA 2113 "The Best Kept Secret"

Moisture Management Demystified

Know Your FR - Advisor

Get the Answers to Key Questions
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Welcome to the FR Advisor—an online resource created to answer key questions safety managers have when evaluating a flame-resistant (FR) program. Designed around four important FR themes—Protection, Comfort, Value and Standards—the FR Advisor is a self-paced learning tool that allows you to learn more about aspects of FR clothing that matter to you—and skip the parts that don't.

We will also demonstrate how Workrite provides products that meet important criteria for quality flame-resistant apparel.

Win With Workrite
Our Promotion Winners

Workrite Survey

Our Promotion Winners

Congratulations to John Straukas for completing our survey and winning a Workrite jacket! We will post a new survey in the next few days. For a chance to win your own garment, please check back to participate.

Past Winners:

John Koyish