• Wear FR overalls for all hot works, ATEX zone entry, and arc flash risk activities.
• Check the garment label confirms the correct EN standard rating for the identified hazard.
• Fasten all buttons, zips, and cuffs fully before entering the hazard area.
• Wear natural fibre base layers such as cotton underneath FR overalls at all times.
• Inspect FR clothing before each use for damage, holes, and heavy contamination.
• Follow the manufacturer's washing instructions to maintain FR performance over time.
• Replace FR overalls that are torn, heavily stained with oil, or past their service life.
• Store FR clothing separately from standard workwear to prevent mix-ups on site.
• Ensure FR overalls fit correctly — too tight restricts movement, too loose catches snags.
• Report any flash or flame contact incident even if the garment appears undamaged.

• DON'T wear standard polyester or nylon clothing for hot works or ATEX zone tasks.
• DON'T wear synthetic base layers under FR overalls — they melt onto skin in a flash.
• DON'T roll up sleeves or leave the coverall unfastened when entering hazard areas.
• DON'T use FR overalls contaminated with oil, grease, or flammable substances.
• DON'T wash FR clothing with fabric softener — it degrades the flame retardant treatment.
• DON'T iron FR overalls at high temperatures that could damage the protective finish.
• DON'T repair FR clothing with non-FR patches or stitching — the repair becomes a weak point.
• DON'T assume all FR overalls provide the same protection level — check the rating.
• DON'T continue wearing FR garments that have been exposed to a fire or arc flash event.
• DON'T store FR clothing near heat sources, chemicals, or in direct sunlight long-term.

See also: Hot Works Permit Requirements | ATEX Zoning