A new OSHA rule that will impact electric utility companies is expected to boost sales of FR workwear, starting this month. 

On July 10 the initial phase of 29 CFR 1910 269, Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution will take effect. This wide-ranging rule covers an array of safety topics related to electrical power, including flame-resistant workwear. The deadline will formalize rules for providing protective clothing to all employees who work in proximity to electrical equipment that could expose them to injuries from an arc flash incident. An arc flash happens when electricity leaves its normal path and ...