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Anytime colder temperatures approach, many workers in hazardous industries seek ways to protect their bodies from the cold. And if we polled most workers, there would be a sounding yes to needing head protection from fierce chilled winds. While a standard hoodie, balaclava, or insulated neck gaiter may keep your head warm, it doesn't necessarily protect you from hazardous flash fires and arc flashes. That's where a high-performance FR balaclava comes in.
This article will examine the benefits of using a balaclava in your winter FR Clothing attire. MCR Safety will highlight some of the top-performing FR balaclavas on the market, including the CarbonX® BLCVCX Flame-Resistant CAT3 Balaclava. They'll also showcase the supreme protection and durability of CarbonX® fabrics and discuss MCR Safety's standard CAT2 ARC performance balaclava made of Westex® TrueComfort Material. You can stay warm and safe in the harshest winter conditions with the proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Explaining the Balaclava Hood
As MCR highlights in their article on the Types of Face Protection, a balaclava is a piece of winter headgear that protects the head and face while exposing the mouth, eyes, and nose. Balaclavas prevent cold exposure and frostbite to the face and ears. OSHA does not set requirements for winter workwear, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use common sense. You’ll be safer and work better with proper cold-weather gear, like a balaclava.
For workers who face the risk of burns from flash fires and electrical arcs, an FR balaclava makes the most sense. Burns can happen in a split second. PPE made of fire-resistant material is often the only thing between you and severe injury or death. That’s why MCR Safety sells flame-resistant balaclavas made with CarbonX® material. These protect you from some of the most dangerous thermal hazards, from direct flame and extreme heat to molten metals, caustic chemicals, flammable liquids, and arc flash.
Precision Benefits
Overall, the main benefit of wearing an FR balaclava is that it provides extra protection to the head and neck area.
- Warmth: provide warmth in cold weather conditions, making it a suitable accessory for workers who perform outdoor activities during the winter season.
- Full head and neck coverage: A FR balaclava provides full coverage of the head and long neck, offering extra protection from heat, cold, wind, and dust.
- Flame Hazard Protection: provides protection from thermal hazards, such as flash fires and electrical arcs, which can cause severe injury or death.
The three listed above are the main reasons people wear an FR balaclava. However, endless features begin to differentiate one product from another. So, let's start diving into the specific products!
FR Balaclava black
MCR's top-selling BLCVCX Flame-Resistant CAT3 Balaclava is made of 7.0 ounce CarbonX® flame-resistant rib-knit material that is soft, breathable, and stretchable; it is the perfect solution for protecting your face and neck from both thermal hazards and the cold.
No other FR brand matches the protection provided by CarbonX® FR fabrics. CarbonX® products are made of a high-performance fiber blend that doesn't ignite, burn, melt, drip, shrink, or char when exposed to direct flame, extreme heat, or molten materials. They even protect you from the intense temperatures of arc flash. This material continues to withstand high temperatures with its original strength and integrity even after exposure to heat sources.
Continue reading this blog in its entirety to learn more about the benefits of the FR Balaclava Face Mask from MCR Safety.
Previously Featured on MCR Safety's blog.
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