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FR LAB COATS...AND WHY YOU NEED THEM
University lab safety is on the forefront of everyone’s mind—make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep your staff, faculty and students protected.
F L A M E - R E S I S TA N T
L A B COAT S
FR Lab Coats: A Hot-Button Topic
Flammable lab coats and regular clothing can and will make
a dangerous situation far worse if they catch fire. In 2008, a
UCLA research assistant was severely burned when chemicals
she was working with at a UCLA lab ignited, leaving her with
second- and third-degree burns on nearly half her body. Her
tragic death and the ensuing trial has brought problematic
and outdated safety policies and procedures at universities
across the country to light.
The Value of FR Lab Coats
In addition to the emotional devastation of human injury and
loss, universities and labs face a number of costly scenarios in
the aftermath of such lab accidents, including lawsuits, surging
insurance costs, reputation damage and loss of research
funding. One of the swiftest ways to increase the safety of your
lab is to outfit all workers in flame-resistant (FR) lab coats.
Preventing clothing ignition means minimizing the potential for
burn injuries. Labs are home to an abundance of hazards, and
many commonly reported lab accidents involve fire1. FR lab
coats can help protect the wearer against these accidents.
1 http://www.dartmouth.edu/~chemlab/info/safety/hazards.html
Why Nomex® IIIA Matters
The University of California school system has chosen to outfit their labs with Workrite FR lab coats
made from Nomex® IIIA fabric. These lab coats are UL-certified to NFPA 2112 for flash fire, will not
deteriorate when exposed to lab chemicals (including acids), and they don’t react to oxidizers like
bleach. Other popular FR cotton/nylon blends have a bad reaction to oxidizers and don’t hold up
well with strong acids, putting the wearer at risk.
Keep your staff, faculty and students protected with Workrite UL-certifiedNFPA 2112 lab coats.
Find Out What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Is Required for Your Lab
The University of California recently developed a Lab Hazard Assessment Tool (LHAT), making it easier for those charged
with running lab research projects to determine what PPE is required to ensure the safety of lab personnel.
This tool asks a variety of yes/no questions regarding the existence of certain materials and conditions in your
lab, the corresponding dangers those materials/conditions present, and the necessary PPE to protect
lab personnel from those dangers.
They are currently working toward making this software available to universities
nationwide, and you will be alerted the moment this comes to fruition.
NFPA 2112
4.5 oz Nomex® IIIALab Coat with Knit Cuffs
6 oz Nomex® IIIALab Coat
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WO R K R I T E U N I F O R M’S F R L A B COAT S H AV E YO U COV E R E D
Workrite Uniform Company’s expanded line of UL-certified NFPA 2112 FR lab coats
provides the same safety and comfort in the lab as our other trusted FR lines
provide in the field. These lab coats are made with lightweight fabric, utilize
proven FR technology and trends, and offer the following features:
Workrite Uniform was the first FR clothing manufacturer to offer a lab coat
specifically designed for women, so each fit is just right.
Workrite Uniform has further strengthened our focus and leadership position in providing high-quality FR workwear that
delivers performance, function, comfort, style and safety across multiple FR apparel brands: Workrite® FR, Dickies® FR and
Walls® FR. We have focused solely on FR since day one, and have adopted industry-leading construction techniques to
manufacture garments that are durable and represent excellent value.
Snap closures from above the knee to the neck for maximum coverage
A tailored fit for women
Nomex® IIIA fabric
Multiple pockets for ample storage Pass-throughs to inner clothing
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