Featured Product of the Month: ArcGuard® Faceshields

ArcGuard® Faceshields: Transforming Arc Flash Head Protection

Introducing the newest and most advanced arc flash head protection from NSA. Lightweight with multi-lock positioning, the ArcGuard® Faceshield is designed to fit multiple hard hat styles including standard, slotted, and full brim.

Features:

• High visible light transmission for greater visibility 
• Attached see through chin cup for enhanced peripheral vision
• Adjustable settings allow the faceshield to be secured in various positions 
• Lightweight design 
• HRC 2 
• Available in 12 cal and 20 cal options 
• NFPA 70E-2015 compliant 

ArcGuard® Faceshields

For more information contact us via email at customerservice@thinkNSA.com or by phone at 800.553.0672

Featured Product of the Month: CARBONCOMFORT™ 12 cal Protection

CARBONCOMFORT™ 12 cal Protection

This premium FR garment is packed with enhanced features like moisture wicking technology, antimicrobial properties to assist in odor reduction, and unsurpassed breathability and drying rate. While providing unmatched comfort, the 7 oz. inherently flame resistant fabric offers protection from both arc flash and flash fire hazards.

• Unsurpassed Breathability & Drying Rate
• Moisture Wicking
• Antimicrobial to help resist odors
• Exterior labeling
• Inherently Flame Resistant for FR protection that will NOT wash out
• FR fabric that will not melt, drip, or ignite
• HRC 2, 12 cal
• Layering data available for increased hazard protection
• NFPA 70E Compliant
• UL Certified to NFPA 2112

Combine this work shirt with our FR Control 2.0™ base layer for increased FR protection and a complete moisture management system. Interested in our FR Moisture Management Systems and FR Layering Data? Contact us today: customerservice@thinknsa.com

CARBONCOMFORT™ 7 oz. FR Button Down Shirt

Featured Product of the Month: Hi-Vis UltraSoft® by Westex

New Product Line
Hi-Vis UltraSoft® by Westex

Introducing our newest high visibility product line featuring UltraSoft® flame and arc resistant fabric by Westex.

Finally, the FR/AR fabric that has been trusted for years is now available in hi-vis yellow! Constructed from 7 oz. UltraSoft® and offering 360 degrees of visibility, these garments are ready to work.  Durable, lightweight, and packed with features including flame resistant 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective trim in both solid and segmented styles, this line is sure to meet the demanding needs of today's worker.

Features:

• FR Fabric that will not melt, drip, or ignite
• 7 oz. Westex UltraSoft®
• FR 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective trim
• Variety of styles
• HRC 2, 9.2 cal
• NFPA 70E Compliant
• UL Certified to NFPA 2112

Westex UltraSoft® Hi-Vis Workwear

For more information contact us via email at customerservice@thinkNSA.com or by phone at 800.553.0672.

Featured Product of the Month: FR Control 2.0™ in Desert Sand

Expanding the FR Control 2.0™ Line
Now available in Desert Sand

We started with a unique body temperature regulating FR fabric that was built to tackle the cold and the heat.  Now we have taken our innovative base layer and added the color you have been waiting for - Desert Sand.  These FR tees are packed with all the right features, meet ASTM F1506, OSHA 1910.269 and are NFPA 70E Compliant.

Features:

• Inherently Flame Resistant
• Proactively regulates body temperature
• Anti-microbial fabric
• Moisture wicking
• Tagless shirt collar
• Better stretch for a comfortable fit
• Aids in reducing heat stress
• Reduces perspiration 
• FR fabric will not melt, drip, or ignite

FR Control 2.0™ in Desert Sand

For more information contact us via email at customerservice@thinkNSA.com or by phone at 800.553.0672.

OSHA 1910.269 Updates

OSHA 1910.269 revised compliancy dates for 2015

After lengthy negotiations OSHA has revised the compliancy dates for arc flash and flame resistant clothing.  In April of 2014, OSHA revised 1910.269 mandating that certain employers provide protective clothing to their employees that will not melt, drip, or ignite and that will not contribute to injury.   

OSHA has now announced the following delays on the citation dates to the these revisions:

•   Arc Flash Hazard Analysis compliancy date is now March 31, 2015.  The old date to complete the estimated energy exposure was January 1, 2015. OSHA has now stated that no citations for failure to comply will be issued prior to April 1, 2015.
•  Flame Resistant Clothing (Pant) compliancy date is now March 31, 2015.  The original date to comply with flame resistant pants/jeans was July 2014.  OSHA has stated that no citation will be issued prior to April 1, 2015 for employees failing to wear flame resistant pants when the employees are wearing 11 oz. or heavier weight cotton pants.
• Arc Rated Protective Clothing and Equipment compliancy date is now August 31, 2015.  The original date to comply with the arc flash hazard that employees were exposed to was April 1, 2015.  OSHA has stated that no citations will be issued prior to September 1, 2015 for employers failing to provide protective clothing or equipment rated higher than 8 cal/cm². 

To learn more about OSHA 1910.269 visit www.osha.gov

For information on FR/Arc Rated Clothing and Equipment contact us via phone 800.553.0672 or via email customerservice@thinknsa.com  

Featured Product of the Month: CutGUARD™

CutGUARD™—Stay Protected

Featuring the newest cut fiber technology, CutGUARD™ provides unsurpassed cut and puncture resistance while maintaining air flow. Select from a pullover or zip front style with lined sleeves or a mesh back, or chaps.

• Provides optimal air flow for breathability
• Flame Resistant fabric provides extra protection from potential hazard
• Fabric provides comfort with easy full range of motion
• Lightweight material offers the highest level of cut and puncture resistance
• Sleeve lined apparel with 4.5 oz. FR temperature regulating fabric
• Dupont™ Kevlar® Knit Cuffs
• X-Factor engineered standup collar to protect the neck area
• ANSI/ISEA 105 - Level 5
• Home laundry

Check out our latest innovation for Cut & Glass Protection: CutGUARD™

Arc Flash Kits

Arc Flash Kits--Protection Made Convenient

Safety is simplified. NSA specializes in creating customized arc flash kits that can be easily transported.  All of the equipment you need in one bag!  

Complete arc flash kits with full body protection are available from HRC Level 2 to HRC Level 4, ranging from 8 cal/cm²  to 100 cal/cm². Select from head protection in 10 cal, 12 cal, or 20 cal that includes a faceshield unit and hard hat, balaclava, and safety glasses. All Kits comply with NFPA 70E, meet OSHA 1910.269, and ASTM F1506-10a.     

• Complete Arc Flash protection in a gear bag
• FR Fabric that will not melt, drip, or ignite
• Variety of stock options and sizes  are available
• Unlimited options for customization

Get the Arc Flash PPE that works just as hard as you:  Arc Flash Kits

NSA Brands

Celebrate with NSA Brands this Holiday Season!

We are innovating to meet the needs of customers by engineering the best possible garments for the industries we help serve.

We specialize in superior-quality and custom garments in six key markets:

• Arc Flash Protection
• Flash Fire Protection
• Heat and Thermal Protection
• Cut and Glass Protection
• High Visibility 
• FR/Arc Rainwear

Discover all of the brands we have to offer throughout each market:  www.thinknsa.com

Flame Resistant Outerwear

Conquer the Cold
Flame Resistant Outerwear—protect yourself from the winter elements.

Select from a variety of options including: Parka, Bomber Jacket, Bib Overall, Vest, Hood, Hat, and Liner. All Outerwear complies with NFPA 70E and meets OSHA 1910.269 and ASTM F1506-10a. Let us help you conquer the cold.

• FR Fabric that will not melt, drip, or ignite
• Designed for cold weather work environments
• Variety of styles and fabrics
• NFPA 70E Compliant
• NFPA 2112 (select styles)

View our line of FR Outerwear HERE.

FR/Arc Kits

Protection Made Convenient
Simplify this season with our selection of FR/Arc Kits.

Select from head protection in 10 cal, 12 cal, or 20 cal; base layer for protection and comfort; complete arc flash kits are available from HRC Level 2 to HRC Level 4, 8 cal/cm²  to 100 cal/cm²; winter wear; or rainwear kits to meet your needs. All Kits comply with NFPA 70E, meet OSHA 1910.269, and ASTM F1506-10a. Get the gear that works just as hard as you.

• Flame Resistant protection in a gear bag
• FR Fabric that will NOT melt, drip, or ignite
• Variety of stock options are available

Click HERE to view our line of FR/Arc Kits.

Last chance to Comply with OSHA

OSHA Compliancy Countdown

In April, OSHA released revisions to 1910.269 mandating that certain employers provide protective clothing to their employees that will not melt, drip, or ignite and that will not contribute to injury.

On October 31, 2014, OSHA 1910.269 revisions will be enforced and OSHA will begin fining 
employers for all employees that are not compliant.

Make sure to get your FR/Arc Rated Clothing today!

Click HERE to view a few items that are important for compliance or go to www.thinknsa.com to review our full line of safety apparel. 

DWR Sweatshirts - Style, Warmth & Protection

Flame Resistant Sweatshirts—Style, Warmth & Protection

These flame resistant DWR Sweatshirts feature a durable water repellent finish to keep you dry and warm. Watch the water bead up and roll right off of you! Constructed with an FR blend for a soft interior finish and a rugged exterior that is ready to face the weather.

• Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish
• Exterior finish aids in the release of stains
• Unmatched comfort and protection
• FR Fabric that will not melt, drip, or ignite
• Variety of styles 

All DWR Sweatshirts comply with NFPA 70E, meet OSHA 1910.269 and ASTM F1506-10a, and are UL certified for NFPA 2112. Select from a variety of stock options including: Crewneck, Pullover, Zip-Up and Half-Zip Sweatshirt. 

Explore our DWR and other Flame Resistant Sweatshirts here: http://bit.ly/19cCFOy 

Women’s Flame Resistant Workwear

Women’s Flame Resistant Workwear—Style, Comfort & Protection

Today’s modern working women demand work wear options to meet their needs. Our FR Workwear for Her line is designed by women for women.

The Women’s FR line provides protection from arch flash and/or flash fire hazards and offers garments that comply with NFPA 70E, meet OSHA 1910.269, and are UL certified for NFPA 2112.

• Created by women for women
• FR Fabric that will not melt, drip, or ignite
• Variety of styles and fabrics
• NFPA 70E Compliant
• NFPA 2112 (Select styles)

Select from a variety of stock options including: long sleeve t-shirt, henley or polo, work shirt, sweatshirt, jeans and pants.

Explore our stylish FR Workwear for Her line here: http://bit.ly/1f3PhuX

Flame Resistant Hi-Vis Products

Stand out and stay cool this summer with our line of Flame Resistant Hi-Vis PPE for both men and women. Representing the next level of where comfort meets protection, all FR/Arc garments offer 360 degrees of visibility and flame resistant reflective trim, segmented or solid.

Our FR Control 2.0 T-Shirts are constructed with a lightweight FR blend that regulates body temperature to keep you comfortable throughout the day. It features a tagless shirt collar while reducing perspiration and resisting odors.

Our new Women's Hi-Vis line was developed by women to fit women. Choose from Flame Resistant T-Shirts, short or long sleeve and Flame Resistant Sweatshirts, pullover or zip-up. All styles are exceptionally lightweight and breathable.

CARBON ARMOUR™

National Safety Apparel introduces CARBON ARMOUR™—the newest lightweight fabric technology offering protection from welding and grinding sparks, molten metals, and much more.

This premium inherent FR fabric technology is not your traditional safety gear!

• FR Fabric will NOT melt, drip, or ignite
• High resistance to pin holes
• Inherently Flame Resistant for FR protection that will NOT wash out
• Lightweight fabric offers superior protection against burns caused by sparks and/or welding spatter
• Unsurpassed Breathability and Drying Rate
• Featuring the latest Carbon Fabric Technology
• Exceptional tensile and tear strength
• Moisture Wicking
• Excellent comfort and durable protection
• Meets OSHA 1910.269
• Home laundry

CARBON ARMOUR™ goes a step beyond to ensure comfort while providing protection against burns caused by sparks and/or welding spatter. When industry workers demand comfort and protection, NSA delivers.

Discover CARBON ARMOUR™ today: http://bit.ly/1ssWr2l 

CARBONCOMFORT™

The newest, most advanced line of premium flame resistant apparel has arrived.

Introducing CARBONCOMFORT™—the FR Clothing of the future exclusively available from National Safety Apparel.

National Safety Apparel announces their newest, most sophisticated line of Flame Resistant garments: CARBONCOMFORT™ FR WorkWear for Men and Women. This premium FR Carbon fabric technology is not your typical FRC/PPE!

• Dual Hazard Protection for Arc Flash (NFPA 70E) and Flash Fire (NFPA 2112)
• Unsurpassed Breathability and Drying Rate
• Inherently Flame Resistant for FR protection that will NOT wash out
• HRC 2
• UL Certified Garments
• FR Fabric will NOT melt, drip, or ignite
• Exceptionally soft and lightweight
• Moisture Wicking
• Antimicrobial to help resist odors
• Tagless shirt collar and exterior labeling for ensured comfort
• Exclusive Carbon Fabric Technology
• Unique color options

Select from Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Henleys, Button Down Work Shirts, Polo Shirts, Coveralls, and Pants to get compliant with their newest line, CARBONCOMFORT™! When industry workers demand comfort and protection, NSA delivers. 

Explore CARBONCOMFORT™ today: http://bit.ly/1hTBzR7

FR Clothing is now LAW!

FR Clothing is Now Law!  Find out what you need to know on the new OSHA ruling and FR / Arc Rated Clothing to get compliant. Join NSA for a webinar on Tuesday, June 24:

OSHA & FR/Arc Rated Clothing Webinar

With the compliancy date only 34 days away, it is crucial that employers learn all the changes made to OSHA 1910.269. OSHA is making it mandatory for certain employers to provide protective clothing that will not melt, drip, or ignite and that will not contribute to injury by July 10, 2014.

National Safety Apparel stocks several garment options that meet OSHA 1910.269 and offers customizations to meet the individual needs of customers. For more information on flame resistant clothing options, contact our customer service team via phone at 800.553.0672 or email us at CustomerService@thinkNSA.com

FR vs. Non-FR Trim

Have you ever wondered if there is a difference between FR Trim and Non-FR Trim?

Well, watch the video below! The video features a flame resistant 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material verses a non-flame resistant reflective material. Both trims were added to the same flame resistant fabric.

 NSA FR vs Non FR Trim Demo 

In light of these findings and recent changes made by OSHA, we are pleased to offer our new Dual Hazard FR Hi-Vis Safety Vest line that is a step above the rest. Our FR Hi-Vis Safety Vest offers 360 degrees of visibility, while meeting OSHA 1910.269, complying with NFPA 70E, and being UL certified to NFPA 2112! Yes, all the reflective trim is flame resistant 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material. We only use FR reflective trim on our flame resistant garments and are not willing to cut corners when it comes to the quality of our products and the safety of our customers! 

      

Innovated to meet the needs of customers and engineered to be the best! 

For more on our new line, visit here now: Dual Hazard FR Hi-Vis Safety Vests

OSHA Revisions during National Electrical Safety Month

May is National Electrical Safety Month!

It is the perfect time to further explore and understand the OSHA Flame Resistant Clothing Law during National Electrical Safety Month and share information from industry leader, e-Hazard.

With the compliancy date only 52 days away, employers are attempting to understand the changes made to OSHA 1910.269.  Fortunately, there is a great industry resource, e-Hazard, that has provided a side by side comparison of the 1994 standard and the new 2014 final ruling. Their table highlights the changes and notes variations between the old version and the final ruling from April 11, 2014. Click here to review this side by side comparison: OSHA 269 Table Comparison (PDF)

National Safety Apparel stocks several garment options that meet OSHA 1910.269 and offers customizations to meet the individual needs of customers. For more information on these changes and/or flame resistant clothing options, contact our customer service team via phone at 800.553.0672 or email us at CustomerService@thinkNSA.com

What is OSHA 1910.269?

OSHA 1910.269

What is OSHA 1910.269?  In very basic terms this federal regulation addresses the operation and maintenance of electrical power generation, control, transformation, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment.  Within the layers of this regulation lies a section addressing flame resistant clothing.  The code states that an employer shall ensure that each employee who is exposed to the hazards of flames or electric arcs does not wear clothing that, when exposed to flames or electric arcs, could increase the extent of injury that would be sustained by the employee. (OSHA 1910.269(l)(6)(iii))

OSHA recently revised part of 1910.269 to include the following:

Employees may not wear flammable clothing in conjunction with flame-resistant clothing if the flammable clothing poses an ignition hazard.  Although outer flame-resistant layers may not have openings that expose flammable inner layers, when an outer flame-resistant layer would be unable to resist break open the next (inner) layer must be flame-resistant if it could ignite.

OSHA also revised paragraph (g)(3) of §1926.960 and paragraph (l)(8)(iii) of §1910.269 to require an employer to ensure that each employee exposed to hazards from flames or electric arcs does not wear clothing that could melt onto his or her skin or that could ignite and continue to burn when exposed to flames or the heat energy estimated under §§1926.960(g)(2) and 1910.269(l)(8)(ii).

In basic terms OSHA is making it mandatory for certain employers to provide protective clothing that will not melt, drip, or ignite and that will not contribute to injury by July 10, 2014.  Employers will then be required to perform an Arc Flash Hazard Assessment by January 1, 2015.  By April 1, 2015 employers will be required to provide Arc Rated Clothing that matches the Arc Flash Hazard assessment to employees.

These revisions are sure to have employers and employees wondering what options they have to comply with the revised OSHA 1910.269.  To read the full OSHA revision click here. For information on flame resistant garment options, contact our customer service team by dialing 800.553.0672 or email us at CustomerService@thinkNSA.com