The Right Clothes for the Right Job

A common misconception made by some motor mechanics and fitters is to believe the coveralls they wear are suitable for all the tasks they perform. This can be a costly and painful mistake when that task is welding, so all involved in this hazardous operation should ensure they are wearing adequate protective clothing.

Leading workwear manufacturer Dickies (UK) can supply a high performance flame retardant coverall conforming to EN470 (part 1), the European specification for clothing to be worn when welding and other similar activities. This standard covers protective clothing to be worn at ambient temperature for an 8-hour period and offering protection against small projections of molten metal, accidental contact with a flame and UV radiation.

The Dickies Fire Cadet Coverall is manufactured from 100 per cent cotton drill with a flame retardant finish and features many of the construction qualities that have seen Dickies become experts in the field of specialist workwear.

All those working in service centres and garages can find a complete solution to their workwear requirements as Dickies offers an extensive range of protective clothing and safety footwear. In addition to durable coveralls, mechanics and fitters will find an excellent choice of protective footwear with steel toe-caps, able to withstand the impact of 20 kilogram in weight falling on to the toes from a height of 10.2 metres and provide compression protection corresponding to approximately 1.5 tonnes resting on the toe area. Furthermore, with the motor industry in mind, Dickies produces the Detroit Safety Boot, which has a rubber scuff cap to protect the leather toe from excessive wear when work involves kneeling.