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The Science Behind FR Clothing for High-Risk Utility Uniforms
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2026 / Utility work often exposes crews to workplace hazards, from electrical arc flashes to energized equipment. Without flame-resistant (FR) clothing, these risks can lead to serious burn injuries. As a result, OSHA and other industry safety regulators require FR clothing for high-risk utility sectors.
By UniFirst · Via ACCESS Newswire · July 8, 2026
Built for Performance: How FRC Clothing Redefined What Utility Uniforms Can Do
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / Utility crews often work in unpredictable environments with high temperatures, extreme weather, and other thermal hazards. As a result, OSHA standards and industry safety guidelines may require utility workers exposed to arc flash or flash fire hazards to wear flame-resistant clothing (FRC).
By UniFirst · Via ACCESS Newswire · July 1, 2026
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