ASTM F1449-20

Standard Guide for Industrial Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame Resistant or Arc Rated Clothing

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This guide identifies the responsibilities of the fiber, fabric, and clothing manufacturers, as well as the processor, the processor's chemical supplier, and the end user.  
5.2 This guide describes the key components involved in an industrial laundry program for the care and maintenance of flame resistant and arc rated clothing.  
5.3 The guidelines in this standard will provide a processor assistance to develop a processing system that maintains the flame resistant or arc rated clothing during its useful service life.  
5.3.1 The development of published formulas for each fabric and level of soiling is difficult at any given point in time due to ongoing, continuous improvement of flame resistant and arc rated clothing, including new fibers, fabrics, and laundering equipment and procedures.  
5.4 The guide also provides suggestions as to when flame resistant or arc rated garments should be removed from service.  
5.5 Flame resistant or arc rated protective clothing not processed by an industrial laundry supplier are subject to a home laundry process and are subject to Guide F2757.  
5.5.1 When wearers choose to launder their flame resistant or arc rated protective clothing at home, the laundry supplier cannot be held responsible for the condition of the garments.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the care and maintenance of clothing that is flame resistant or arc rated.  
1.2 These recommendations address the industrial laundering process. Industrial laundering is an effective cleaning process for flame resistant or arc rated clothing; follow all label care instructions. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends leaving clothing soiled with hazardous chemicals at work to be laundered by the employer or, if such clothing is washed at home, to launder separately from the family wash.  
1.2.1 This guide does not apply to dry cleaning of flame resistant or arc rated clothing. For more information on dry cleaning, follow label instructions or contact your garment supplier. Dry cleaning indicates cleaning by a professional dry cleaner.  
1.2.2 This guide does not apply to home laundering of flame resistant or arc rated clothing. For more information on home laundering, follow label instructions or contact your garment supplier. Home laundering indicates laundering in a home laundering machine. For more information on home laundering, see Guide F2757.  
1.3 It is important that potentially flammable contaminants are removed from garments during the wash process. If flammable contaminants are not removed, the flame resistance of the garment may be compromised. Effective cleaning and proper maintenance of the protective characteristics of flame resistant or arc rated clothing should include consideration of cleaning, repair, and replacement.  
1.3.1 To reduce the potential of employees wearing garments contaminated with flammable substances, the end user should analyze the soil conditions to which a wearer may be exposed, along with the effectiveness of the industrial wash procedure. If it is deemed ineffective, effective solutions should be pursued (dry cleaning, surfactants, disposable FR coveralls, etc.).  
1.4 It is important that the processes and materials used to launder flame resistant garments are compatible with the FR materials to ensure that the FR protection of the garment is not compromised during the laundering process.  
1.5 It is the responsibility of the end user to determine if their laundering method is the appropriate care and maintenance procedure for their application. (See Appendix X1 and X1.1.)  
1.6 This guide does not apply to specialized protective garments such as specialized firefighter turnout gear and proximity firefighter ensembles.  
1.7 This guide also identifies inspection criteria that are significant to the performance of flame resistant or arc rated clothing.  
1.8 This standard does not pur...

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2020
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• Technical Committee: F23 - Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F23.80 - Flame and Thermal

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1449-08(2015) - Standard Guide for Industrial Laundering of Flame, Thermal, and Arc Resistant Clothing
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020
• Refers: ASTM D123-17 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Refers: ASTM F2757-09(2016) - Standard Guide for Home Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame, Thermal and Arc Resistant Clothing
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Refers: ASTM D123-15b - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2015
• Refers: ASTM D123-15a - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015
• Refers: ASTM D123-15 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Refers: ASTM F1494-13 - Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Refers: ASTM D123-13a - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2013
• Refers: ASTM D123-13ae1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2013
• Refers: ASTM D123-13 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-May-2013
• Refers: ASTM D123-12e1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Refers: ASTM D123-12 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Refers: ASTM F1494-03(2011) - Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2011
• Refers: ASTM F2757-09 - Standard Guide for Home Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame, Thermal and Arc Resistant Clothing
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2009
• Refers: ASTM D123-09 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009

Overview

ASTM F1449-20: Standard Guide for Industrial Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame Resistant or Arc Rated Clothing provides essential recommendations for organizations and professionals responsible for the care, maintenance, and service life of flame resistant (FR) and arc rated protective clothing. This guide addresses the critical responsibilities of fiber, fabric, and clothing manufacturers, processors, chemical suppliers, and end users, ensuring proper industrial laundering processes to maintain the protective qualities of these garments throughout their useful service life.

Maintaining the integrity of FR and arc rated clothing is crucial for workplace safety in environments posing thermal, electrical, or fire hazards. Proper laundering processes help remove flammable contaminants and preserve the protective characteristics, preventing compromised performance.

Key Topics

• Responsibilities Across the Supply Chain

  • Defines roles of manufacturers, processors, chemical suppliers, and end users in the care of FR and arc rated clothing.
  • Emphasizes the importance of following garment label care instructions.

• Industrial Laundering Processes

  • Specifies that recommendations apply only to industrial laundering, not to dry cleaning or home laundering (see ASTM F2757 for home laundering guidelines).
  • Outlines the need to sort garments by fabric type and soil level to ensure optimal cleaning and protection.

• Contaminant Removal

  • Stresses the importance of removing potentially flammable substances (like oils, solvents, or hydrocarbons) during laundering.
  • Highlights the risk of compromised flame resistance if such contaminants are not effectively eliminated.

• Developing Effective Washing Formulas

  • Addresses considerations including machine type, mechanical action, water temperature/hardness, chemical use, and drying/finishing processes.
  • Recommends collaboration with chemical and garment suppliers to ensure compatibility and effectiveness.

• Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Guidance

  • Encourages regular inspection for signs of wear, contamination, damage, or improper fit.
  • Details the use of equivalent materials and components for repairs.
  • Provides criteria for temporary or permanent removal of garments from service.

Applications

ASTM F1449-20 is applicable to any industry or employer that requires workers to wear flame resistant or arc rated clothing, including but not limited to:

• Electrical utilities
• Oil and gas
• Chemical processing
• Manufacturing
• Mining
• Welding operations

Key applications include:

• Establishing robust industrial laundry programs that follow standardized best practices.
• Enhancing workplace safety by maintaining garment protective properties during repeated laundering cycles.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards for PPE maintenance.
• Assisting processors in developing, documenting, and auditing laundering systems for FR and arc rated clothing.

Related Standards

• ASTM F2757 - Guide for Home Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame Resistant or Arc Rated Clothing
• ASTM D123 - Terminology Relating to Textiles
• ASTM F1494 - Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

Additional references:

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations for handling soiled protective garments.
• Textile Laundering Technology Handbook.

Practical Value

Implementing ASTM F1449-20 supports organizations in:

• Ensuring FR and arc rated garments meet their intended level of protection throughout their service life.
• Reducing risk of worker injury associated with flammable contaminant build-up or undetected garment damage.
• Documenting care and maintenance practices for regulatory or internal safety audits.
• Extending garment service life through recommended repair and maintenance practices.

By following this standard, employers and processors safeguard both compliance and occupational safety, while optimizing the longevity and reliability of critical protective clothing.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1449 − 20
Standard Guide for
Industrial Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame
Resistant or Arc Rated Clothing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1449; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.4 It is important that the processes and materials used to
launder flame resistant garments are compatible with the FR
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the care and
materials to ensure that the FR protection of the garment is not
maintenance of clothing that is flame resistant or arc rated.
compromised during the laundering process.
1.2 These recommendations address the industrial launder-
1.5 It is the responsibility of the end user to determine if
ing process. Industrial laundering is an effective cleaning
their laundering method is the appropriate care and mainte-
processforflameresistantorarcratedclothing;followalllabel
nance procedure for their application. (See Appendix X1 and
care instructions. The National Institute for Occupational
X1.1.)
Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends leaving clothing
soiledwithhazardouschemicalsatworktobelaunderedbythe 1.6 This guide does not apply to specialized protective
employer or, if such clothing is washed at home, to launder garments such as specialized firefighter turnout gear and
separately from the family wash. proximity firefighter ensembles.
1.2.1 This guide does not apply to dry cleaning of flame
1.7 This guide also identifies inspection criteria that are
resistant or arc rated clothing. For more information on dry
significant to the performance of flame resistant or arc rated
cleaning, follow label instructions or contact your garment
clothing.
supplier. Dry cleaning indicates cleaning by a professional dry
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
cleaner.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.2.2 Thisguidedoesnotapplytohomelaunderingofflame
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
resistant or arc rated clothing. For more information on home
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
laundering, follow label instructions or contact your garment
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
supplier. Home laundering indicates laundering in a home
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
laundering machine. For more information on home
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
laundering, see Guide F2757.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.3 It is important that potentially flammable contaminants
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
are removed from garments during the wash process. If
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
flammable contaminants are not removed, the flame resistance
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
of the garment may be compromised. Effective cleaning and
proper maintenance of the protective characteristics of flame
2. Referenced Documents
resistant or arc rated clothing should include consideration of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
cleaning, repair, and replacement.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
1.3.1 To reduce the potential of employees wearing gar-
F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
ments contaminated with flammable substances, the end user
F2757 Guide for Home Laundering Care and Maintenance
should analyze the soil conditions to which a wearer may be
of Flame, Thermal and Arc Resistant Clothing
exposed, along with the effectiveness of the industrial wash
2.2 Other References:
procedure.Ifitisdeemedineffective,effectivesolutionsshould
Textile Laundering Technology Handbook—2005 Edition
be pursued (dry cleaning, surfactants, disposable FR coveralls,
by Dr. Charles Riggs, Ph.D. and Michael Klipper
etc.).
NIOSH, Protecting Workers’ Families, A Research Agenda
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal
Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F23.80 on Flame and Thermal. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published May 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F1449 – 08 (2015). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/F1449-20. the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F1449 − 20
Report of the Workers’ Family Protection Task Force— 5.3.1 The development of published formulas for each
February 2002 fabric and level of soiling is difficult at any given point in time
due to ongoing, continuous improvement of flame resistant and
3. Terminology
arcratedclothing,includingnewfibers,fabrics,andlaundering
equipment and procedures.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 care and maintenance, n—effective cleaning to re-
5.4 The guide also provides suggestions as to when flame
movesoilandmaximizeuselifeofgarmentswhilemaintaining
resistantorarcratedgarmentsshouldberemovedfromservice.
(not removing) protective properties and procedures for
5.5 Flame resistant or arc rated protective clothing not
inspection, repair, and removal from service.
processed by an industrial laundry supplier are subject to a
3.1.2 end user, n—the entity or organization whose employ-
home laundry process and are subject to Guide F2757.
ees ultimately wear the flame resistant or arc rated clothing.
5.5.1 When wearers choose to launder their flame resistant
3.1.3 finish, n—a chemical or mechanical modification, or
or arc rated protective clothing at home, the laundry supplier
both, of the fabric for a specific performance result.
cannot be held responsible for the condition of the garments.
3.1.4 finishing technique, n—the mechanical means by
6. Procedure
which the garment is put in its final state (for example,
pressing, drying, tunneling).
6.1 Flame resistant or arc rated garment manufacturers, in
consultation with fiber and fabric suppliers, are responsible for
3.1.5 laundry wash formula, n—the details related to
providing information on the performance characteristics and
procedures, cycle times, temperatures, and chemicals used in
maintenance needs of their garments. The end user is respon-
the laundering process.
sible for understanding the hazards present in the workplace
3.1.6 processing launderer (processor), n—the party per-
and selecting appropriate engineering controls and protective
forming the operation of cleaning or repairing, or both, of the
equipment and garments to address those hazards.
flame resistant or arc rated clothing.
6.2 The processor should sort flame resistant or arc rated
3.1.7 soil, n—foreign substances on garments which are not
clothing by fabric type and soil level in consultation with the
part of the garment construction or materials.
chemical supplier, and wash separately from all other clothing.
3.1.8 soil level, n—the amount of soil on a garment (very
6.3 The processor, in consultation with the chemical
light, light, medium, heavy, and very heavy) are subjective
supplier, should develop loading plans and wash formulas to
categories of soil levels commonly used in the laundry indus-
remove soils, while maintaining the flame resistant and arc
try; the definition of each category depends on the soils, fabric
rated characteristics of the garments.
type, garment construction, and fabric release properties.
6.3.1 Laundry wash formulas should be developed by the
(Refer to “The Textile Laundering Technology Handbook” in
processor and wash chemical supplier in collaboration with the
Section 2, Referenced Documents.)
clothing and fabric manufacturers based on the following
4. Summary of Guide
criteria:
6.3.1.1 Washing machine type and volume:
4.1 This guide provides guidelines for use by suppliers of
(1) Machine loading factor
the flame resistant and arc rated clothing (including the fabric
(2) Mechanical action
andfibersusedinitsconstruction),processors,andendusersto
(3) Extraction
effectively care for and maintain flame resistant or arc rated
(4) Cycle times
clothing. The guidelines include:
6.3.1.2 Product classifications and material construction.
4.1.1 A listing of elements to consider when developing
6.3.1.3 Soil types and soil level.
wash procedures and formula
...

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Designation: F1449 − 08 (Reapproved 2015) F1449 − 20
Standard Guide for
Industrial Laundering of Flame, Thermal, and Arc
ResistantCare and Maintenance of Flame Resistant or Arc
Rated Clothing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1449; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the care and maintenance of clothing that is flame, thermal, and arc resistant.flame
resistant or arc rated.
1.2 These recommendations address the Industrial Laundering process.industrial laundering process. Industrial laundering is an
effective cleaning process for flame resistant or arc rated clothing; follow all label care instructions. The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends leaving clothing soiled with hazardous chemicals at work to be laundered
by the employer or, if such clothing is washed at home, to launder separately from the family wash.
NOTE 1—The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends leaving clothing soiled with hazardous chemicals at work
to be laundered by the employer; or if such clothing is washed at home, to launder separately from the family wash.
1.2.1 This guide does not apply to dry cleaning of flame, thermal, and arc resistantflame resistant or arc rated clothing. For more
information on dry cleaning, follow label instructions or contact your garment supplier. Dry cleaning indicates cleaning by a
professional dry cleaner.
NOTE 2—Dry cleaning indicates cleaning by a professional dry cleaner.
1.2.2 This guide does not apply to home laundering of flame, thermal, and arc resistantflame resistant or arc rated clothing. For
more information on home laundering, follow label instructions or contact your garment supplier. Home laundering indicates
laundering in a home laundering machine. For more information on home laundering, see Guide F2757.
NOTE 3—Home laundering indicates laundering in a home laundering machine.
1.3 It is important that potentially flammable contaminants are removed from garments during the wash process. If flammable
contaminants are not removed, the flame resistance of the garment willmay be compromised. (SeeEffective Note 1.)cleaning and
proper maintenance of the protective characteristics of flame resistant or arc rated clothing should include consideration of
cleaning, repair, and replacement.
NOTE 4—Effective cleaning and proper maintenance of the protective characteristics of flame, thermal and arc resistant protective clothing should
include consideration of the services a professional processor can supply.
1.3.1 To reduce the potential of employees wearing garments contaminated with flammable substances, the end user should
analyze the soil conditions to which a wearer may be exposed, along with the effectiveness of the industrial wash procedure. If
it is deemed ineffective, effective solutions should be pursued (dry cleaning, surfactants, disposable FR coveralls, etc.).
1.4 It is important that the processes and materials used to launder flame resistant garments are compatible with the FR materials
to ensure that the FR protection of the garment is not compromised during the laundering process.
1.5 It is the responsibility of the end user to determine if their laundering method is the appropriate care and maintenance
procedure for their application. (See Appendix X1 and X1.1.)
1.6 This guide does not apply to specialized protective garments such as specialized firefighter turnout gear and proximity
firefighter ensembles.
1.7 This guide also identifies inspection criteria that are significant to the performance of flame, thermal, and arc resistantflame
resistant or arc rated clothing.
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F23.80
on Flame and Thermal.
Current edition approved July 1, 2015April 1, 2020. Published July 2015May 2020. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20082015 as
F1449 – 08.F1449 – 08 (2015). DOI: 10.1520/F1449-08R15.10.1520/F1449-20.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F1449 − 20
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
F2757 Guide for Home Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame Resistant or Arc Rated Clothing
2.2 Other References:
Textile Laundering Technology Handbook -2005 Handbook—2005 Edition by Dr. Charles Riggs, Ph.D. and Michael Klipper
NIOSH, Protecting Workers’ Families, A Research Agenda Report of the Workers’ Family Protection Task Force – February,
Force—February 2002
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 care and maintenance, n—effective cleaning to remove soil and maximize use life of garments while maintaining (not
removing) protective properties and procedures for inspection, repair, and removal from service.
3.1.2 end user, n—the entity or organization whose employees ultimately wear the flame, thermal, and arc resistantflame
resistant or arc rated clothing.
3.1.3 finish, n—a chemical or mechanical modification, or both, of the fabric for a specific performance result.
3.1.4 finishing technique, n—the mechanical means by which the garment is put in its final state (for example, pressing, drying,
tunneling).
3.1.5 laundry wash formula, n—the details related to procedures, cycle times, temperatures, and chemicals used in the
laundering process.
3.1.6 processing launderer (processor), n—the party performing the operation of cleaning or repairing, or both, of the flame,
thermal, and arc resistantflame resistant or arc rated clothing.
3.1.7 soil, n—foreign substances that may be on garments,on garments which are not part of the garment construction or
materials.
3.1.8 soil level, n—the amount of soil on a garment (very light, light, medium, heavy, and very heavy) are subjective categories
of soil levels commonly used in the laundry industry; the definition of each category depends on the soils, fabric type, garment
construction, and fabric release properties. (Refer to “The Textile Laundering Technology Handbook” in Section 2., Referenced
Documents)Documents.)
4. Summary of Guide
4.1 This guide provides guidelines for use by suppliers of the flame, thermal,flame resistant and arc resistantrated clothing
(including the fabric and fibers used in its construction), processors, and end users to effectively care for and maintain flame,
thermal, and arc resistantflame resistant or arc rated clothing. The guidelines include:
4.1.1 A listing of elements to consider when developing wash procedures and formulas for processor(s).
4.1.2 Recommendations for removing flame, thermal, and arc resistantflame resistant or arc rated clothing from service.
4.1.3 Recommendations for the repair, modification, and fit of flame, thermalflame resistant and arc resistantrated clothing.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This guide identifies the responsibilities of the fiber, fabric, and clothing manufacturers, as well as the processor, the
processor’s chemical supplier, and the end user.
5.2 This guide describes the key components involved in a an industrial laundry program for the care and maintenance of flame,
thermal,flame resistant and arc resistantrated clothing.
5.3 The guidelines in this standard will provide a processor assistance to develop a processing system that maintains the flame,
thermal, and arc resistant characteristics of theflame resistant or arc rated clothing during its useful service life.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
F1449 − 20
5.3.1 The development of published formulas for each fabric and level of soiling is difficult at any given point in time due to
ongoing, continuous improvement of flame, thermalflame resistant and arc resistantrated clothing, including new fibers, fabrics,
and laundering equipment and procedures.
5.4 The guide also provides suggestions as to when flame, thermal, and arc resistantflame resistant or arc rated garments should
be removed from service.
5.5 Flame resistant or arc rated protective clothing not processed by an industrial laundry supplier are subject to a home laundry
process and are subject to Guide F2757.
5.5.1 When wearers choose to launder their flame resistant or arc rated protective clothing at home, the laundry supplier cannot
be held responsible for the condition of the garments.
6. Procedure
6.1 Garment Flame resistant or arc rated garment manufacturers, in consultation with fiber and fabric suppliers, are responsible
for providing information on the performance characteristics and maintenance needs of their garments. The end-user end user is
responsible for understanding the hazards present in the workplace and selecting appropriate engineering controls and protective
equipment and garments to address those hazards.
6.2 The processor should sort flame, thermal, and arc resistant clothing by fiber, fabric, finish, flame resistant or arc rated
clothing by fabric type and soil level in consultation with the chemical supplier, and wash separately from all other clothing.
6.3 The processo
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