Hazchem Fuel & Gas Distribution Magazine Spring/Summer 2023 V1.1 - Flipbook - Page 6
YOU ASK,
WE ANSWER
What does FR, AS and ATEX mean?
The terms which are often used to describe
Oil Terminal specification workwear are FR/
AS and the word Atex is sometimes used. The
term means flame retardant and antistatic,
which is the minimum recommended level of
protection for use in a flammable or explosive
environment. The flame retardancy of the
garment means that the fabric does not burn
or melt in a flashfire and the anti-static
properties mean that static electricity will not
build up and cause an ignition. Atex standards
do not refer to clothing but electrical
equipment which is manufactured in such a
way that a spark is not produced when the
product is switched on or used.
Brian Eames
Senior Business
Development Manager
What PPE and Equipment is required to
get into a Fuel Terminal?
Why is FR AS Workwear more
expensive than normal workwear?
Flame Retardant (FR) Workwear is more
expensive than normal workwear for two main
reasons. Firstly, to achieve the Flame
Retardant properties, the fabrics are either
treated with a chemical (Treated FR) or it is
produced using synthetic yarns (Inherent FR).
Secondly, as the finished product the fabrics
are used in are classed as Protective Clothing,
the fabrics have to be certified to extensive
CE/UKCA standards for which there are
significant initial testing and annual costs.
Rick Clark
HAZTEC®/ Orka Brands Manager
What is the quickest delivery time
Hazchem can give me if I have a new
starter?
There is nothing worse for Hazchem’s
customers than having a new driver start, but
with no PPE for him or her to go out driving. If
you need your PPE urgently for a new starter,
please just email us on sales@hazchemsafety.com
or call us on 01280 841400 and our team can
prioritise your order for shipping same day
or next day.
Marlon Douglass
Sales Manager
The PPE required to collect fuel from any UK
terminal is: • Flame Retardant/Anti-static Clothing that
meets Hi visibility standard EN20471 Class 3.
Cover Torso and upper and lower limbs
• Inner clothing shall be made of
non-combustible or natural fibres
• Safety Helmet with integral eyewear and
hearing protection
• Gloves to be worn to give protection for any
product that is handled
• Safety Footwear to meet 200 joule toecap
protection and anti-static and slip resistant
soles
Why does spill equipment come in
different colours?
Meltblown spill absorbent materials come in
different colours making it easy to see where
they should be used. Hazchem Oil selective
products are white and will absorb oil-based
product from water whilst not absorbing
any water, avoiding waste of product due to
waterlogging. General purpose absorbents
are grey, chemical absorbents are yellow and
maintain their structure under attack from
harsh chemicals better than grey products.
Brent Douglass
Managing Director
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Hazchem Safety T: +44 (0)1280 841400, E: sales@hazchemsafety.com
Richard Latimer
Business Development
Manager - Internal
