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Global Trading Inc. (GTIM) supplies NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112 compliant flame-resistant (FR) clothing to utilities, electric lineworkers, oil and gas workers, petrochemical facilities, and government agencies across Florida. Miami-based since 1991, GTIM carries FR coveralls, shirts, pants, base layers, hi-vis FR, and complete arc flash layering systems from leading brands. Government agencies can purchase through GSA Contract 47QSMS25D007H without a separate RFP.
FR Compliance Standards
All FR clothing supplied by GTIM meets applicable NFPA, OSHA, and ASTM standards. Contact GTIM for compliance documentation.
Industries & Workers
OSHA and NFPA standards require flame-resistant clothing for workers in a range of Florida industries where arc flash, flash fire, or electrical ignition hazards exist.
Florida lineworkers, substation technicians, and electric power distribution workers require NFPA 70E arc-rated FR clothing under OSHA 1910.269. GTIM supplies Florida's major and municipal utility providers.
Florida oil, gas, and petrochemical workers exposed to flash fire hazards require NFPA 2112 compliant FR garments. GTIM supplies FR shirts, pants, coveralls, and outerwear for these environments.
Construction workers working near energized electrical systems, welders, and industrial workers exposed to flash hazards require FR clothing under OSHA standards applicable to their work environment.
Florida municipal water and wastewater utility workers operating electrical equipment at treatment facilities require arc-rated FR clothing per NFPA 70E requirements for electrical safety.
Florida government agencies with electrical maintenance staff, public works crews, and utility operations personnel require FR clothing. GTIM supplies through GSA contract for compliant government procurement.
Structural firefighting gear and station wear for fire departments, plus FR clothing for hazmat and technical rescue teams operating in environments with ignition or flash hazards.
Arc Flash Layering
Arc flash protection isn't just one garment — it's a system of layers. The total arc rating of a layered outfit is greater than any single garment, allowing workers to meet higher hazard risk category (HRC) requirements. GTIM supplies complete FR layering systems for Florida utility and industrial workers.
Moisture-wicking FR t-shirts and underwear. Must be FR-rated — non-FR base layers can melt onto skin in an arc event.
4–8 cal/cm²
NFPA 70E arc-rated FR shirts and pants form the primary protection layer for most utility and electrical work.
8–25 cal/cm²
FR coveralls worn over FR shirt and pants for higher HRC work categories. Adds significant arc rating to the total system.
25–40 cal/cm²
Full arc flash suits with hoods for highest exposure tasks. Required for work near exposed energized conductors above 40 cal/cm².
40+ cal/cm²
Employer Obligations
Under OSHA and NFPA 70E, Florida employers with workers exposed to arc flash or flash fire hazards have specific FR clothing obligations.
Florida employers must: conduct an arc flash hazard analysis or adopt the NFPA 70E PPE category method; provide or require FR clothing with an arc rating (ATPV) meeting or exceeding the calculated incident energy at each work location; ensure FR clothing is properly labeled with ATPV rating; provide FR clothing laundering guidance to employees; and train workers on proper FR clothing use and care. Non-compliance can result in OSHA citations and significant penalties.
Proper care maintains FR performance. Key rules: wash in warm water with non-chlorine bleach only; never use fabric softener or starch; tumble dry low; inspect regularly for damage, contamination, or wear; replace garments that no longer pass inspection. GTIM provides FR clothing care guides with all bulk orders.
FR Clothing Brands
GTIM carries NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112 compliant FR clothing from the industry's most trusted brands. All garments are labeled with ATPV ratings and compliance certifications.
Common Questions
Direct answers written for safety managers, procurement officers, and Florida employers researching NFPA-compliant FR clothing programs.
FR clothing (flame-resistant clothing) is protective workwear engineered to resist ignition, self-extinguish when the ignition source is removed, and limit burn injury by not melting or dripping onto skin.
In Florida, FR clothing is required by OSHA and NFPA standards for workers exposed to arc flash, flash fire, or electrical ignition hazards. This includes:
Florida employers who fail to provide required FR clothing face OSHA citations and significant per-violation penalties.
NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112 are two different NFPA standards covering different types of thermal hazards, though they are often required together.
NFPA 70E covers electrical safety in the workplace, specifically arc flash hazards. It requires arc-rated (AR) FR clothing with a specific arc thermal performance value (ATPV) based on the incident energy at the work location. NFPA 70E applies to any worker who may be exposed to energized electrical equipment — including utilities, industrial facilities, and government operations.
NFPA 2112 covers flame-resistant garments for protection against flash fire hazards — sudden fires with high heat release in flammable vapor environments. This standard is most relevant to oil, gas, petrochemical, and refinery workers in Florida. Garments must pass specific thermal performance tests under NFPA 2112.
Some workers — such as utility workers at natural gas facilities — require clothing compliant with both standards. GTIM can help identify the right standard and garment specification for your workforce.
Global Trading Inc. (GTIM) supplies NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112 compliant FR clothing to employers across Florida, with showrooms in Miami, Palm Beach, and Orlando.
GTIM carries a full range of FR garments including shirts, pants, coveralls, base layers, outerwear, and hi-vis FR clothing from leading brands. Government agencies and utilities can purchase FR clothing through GTIM's GSA contract (47QSMS25D007H) without issuing a separate RFP. GTIM also supplies bulk FR clothing programs for large employer groups, including embroidery, logo application, and managed inventory replenishment.
Cal/cm² (calories per centimeter squared) is the unit used to measure arc flash incident energy and the arc thermal performance value (ATPV) of FR clothing.
The ATPV rating on an FR garment tells you the maximum incident energy — in cal/cm² — that the garment can withstand while limiting the probability of a second-degree burn to 50%. To be properly protected, a worker's FR clothing must have an ATPV rating at least equal to the incident energy at their work location as determined by arc flash hazard analysis. For example, a worker at a location with 12 cal/cm² of incident energy requires FR clothing rated at 12 cal/cm² ATPV or higher. GTIM stocks FR clothing from under 4 cal/cm² through 40+ cal/cm² arc ratings.
Yes. Florida government agencies and utilities can purchase NFPA-compliant FR clothing from Global Trading Inc. directly through GSA Advantage using GTIM's active GSA contract number 47QSMS25D007H.
This applies to federal agencies, Florida state agencies, and local governments and municipalities. The GSA contract covers FR clothing, arc flash PPE, safety footwear, and related workwear. No separate competitive bid or RFP is required. GTIM is also HUBZone certified, allowing agencies with small business spending goals to satisfy set-aside requirements. Contact GTIM's government team for current GSA pricing and catalog availability.
No. Regular clothing — including cotton, polyester, nylon, and blended fabrics — does not protect against arc flash or flash fire and can significantly worsen burn injuries.
Non-FR synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon melt and ignite easily, bonding to skin and dramatically increasing burn severity. Even untreated cotton, while it does not melt, ignites readily and continues to burn after the ignition source is removed. FR clothing is specifically engineered to not ignite readily, self-extinguish when the source is removed, and not melt onto skin. OSHA and NFPA 70E explicitly prohibit the use of non-FR clothing by workers exposed to arc flash or flash fire hazards, regardless of whether it is cotton or synthetic.
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