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What Sets FR Uniforms Apart from Everyday Utility Uniforms
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / Utility workers often need more from their clothing than a standard uniform can provide. That's because utility crews may deal with energized equipment, heat, sparks, roadside traffic, heavy tools, unpredictable weather and other hazards.
By UniFirst · Via ACCESS Newswire · July 15, 2026
The Science Behind FR Clothing for High-Risk Utility Uniforms
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2026 / Utility work often exposes crews to workplace hazards, from electrical arc flashes to energized equipment. Without flame-resistant (FR) clothing, these risks can lead to serious burn injuries. As a result, OSHA and other industry safety regulators require FR clothing for high-risk utility sectors.
By UniFirst · Via ACCESS Newswire · July 8, 2026
Built for Performance: How FRC Clothing Redefined What Utility Uniforms Can Do
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / Utility crews often work in unpredictable environments with high temperatures, extreme weather, and other thermal hazards. As a result, OSHA standards and industry safety guidelines may require utility workers exposed to arc flash or flash fire hazards to wear flame-resistant clothing (FRC).
By UniFirst · Via ACCESS Newswire · July 1, 2026
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