Burns test
Using Daletec flame retardant fabric for breathable, durable safety and comfort as well as UV protection, the new Wenaas Offshore coverall range has been developed in conjunction with wearer feedback to meet the demanding needs of job roles in hazardous situations, specifically in the oil and gas industry.
However, with over 80 years’ experience in safety garments, Wenaas believes that – contrary to frequent offshore practice – anti-flame, ant-arc and anti-static protection does not simply begin and end with external garments.
By commissioning PyroMan tests at North Carolina State University, Wenaas has illustrated the significant difference that correct layering can make to employee safety, during exposure to flame. This simulated flash fire exposure used sensor-covered mannequins, dressed in the new Wenaas Offshore coverall to measure heat transfer, predicting the likelihood of 2nd and 3rd degree burns between those wearing standard cotton undergarments and those layered with Devold Undergarment Protection.
The results evidenced that using Wenaas fire retardant coveralls together with Devold underwear reduced the extent of 2nd and 3rd degree burns by 30%. The results of the burns test can be viewed at www.youtube.com/user/WenaasUK
