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Arc Flash certified PPE: Why test certification alone is not enough

Safety certification – such as EN 61482 for Arc Flash resistance – may be at the top of your list when selecting Arc Flash PPE, but test certification alone doesn’t guarantee your team’s safety. While it sets a helpful baseline, the environments and hazards employees encounter in the field are entirely different from one industry […]

Wearer Trials: A Test of Safety and Comfort for Arc Flash PPE

If you are on the brink of choosing Arc Flash PPE, but still uncertain about the best choice for your team, there is a practical solution: wearer trials. Testing garments in real working conditions helps confirm that the selected PPE meets all safety, comfort, and functionality needs. Wearer trials allow team members—across different roles, environments, […]

Arc Flash PPE: What Quality Looks Like

With a wide variety of Arc rated garments on the market, understanding what defines high-quality PPE can save both time and budget. But it’s not as simple as comparing materials. Craftsmanship, rigorous testing, thoughtful design, customer service, and continuous improvement are all indicators of a quality product in this field. Though these garments might carry […]

Achieving uniformity

The benefits of sourcing your safety workwear from one supplier Making sure your people look professional and on-brand while staying safe top-to-toe is a key priority for many of our clients. With ProGARM’s comprehensive range of arc flash PPE, you can kit out the whole crew with the right safety gear with the ease of […]

Why ProGARM is built around customer needs

At a time when the UK’s Institute of Customer Service’s latest (Jan 2024) UK Customer Satisfaction Index shows customer satisfaction levels have continued to fall from their 2022 high, we’re delighted our latest survey of customers has shown entirely the opposite. Plenty of organisations say they put the needs of the customer at their heart. […]

Arc Flash PPE that allows you to keep your cool.

Summer is just around the corner, and there are two serious risks associated with the season when it comes to wearing PPE. The most important element of specifying PPE for your teams is making sure it is fit for purpose. This means more than just having the correct levels of protection, it also means ensuring […]

The importance of female fit PPE

Safety at work is a top priority for any business, and a key part of this is ensuring that all workers have access to correctly fitting Personal Protective Equipment. While historically it may have been that dangerous roles requiring specialist protection such as Arc Flash garments were almost always filled by men, this has not been […]

NEXT DAY PROTECTION

WHY COMPROMISE YOUR TEAMS PROTECTION WHEN YOU CAN RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY ARC FLASH GARMENTS TOMORROW?
While many other PPE suppliers manufacture to order and struggle with the lead times associated with external production, importing stock from China, Vietnam, and other faraway locations, ProGARM is proud to be different.

Keeping your cool in wet conditions: What to look for in waterproof arc-flash-rated garments

Being dry is a top priority for anyone purchasing a waterproof arc-flash-rated garment. But as anyone who’s worked in wet conditions knows, not all waterproof personal protective equipment (PPE) is made equal. Leaky, sweaty gear is no fun when trying to complete a task while up against the elements.     Well-constructed, breathable, waterproof garments don’t […]