Archive for December 29th, 2009
This cultural icon of the United States, represents American women who worked in factories during World War II. These bib overall clad gals replaced the male workers who were in the military. This character is considered a feminist icon in the US.
The films and posters she appeared in were used to encourage women to go to work in support of the war effort.
Conditions were often rough and pay was not always equal-the average man working in a wartime plant was paid $54.65 per week, while women were paid about $31.50. Even so…….. women quickly responded to Rosie the Riveter, who convinced them they had a patriotic duty to go to work.
Some claim that she forever opened up the work force for women, but others dispute that point, noting that many women were discharged after the war and their jobs given to returning servicemen. In either case I applaud working women who step up and work “like a man” and do it well!! Way to go Ladies!
Carhartt FR- Flame-Resistant Basic Information
Carhartt Flame-Resistant clothing is treated with flame retardant chemicals to help protect workers from burns caused by electric arcs or flash fires.
Carhartt FR clothing meets the requirements of ASTM F1506, NFPA-70E and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269. And as always is very durable, and delivers the comfort and practicality that America’s workers have come to expect from Carhartt.
If you are an electric linemen, pipeline and refinery workers, or electrician you risk exposure to electric arc and flash fires, which could cause severe or fatal burn injuries.
Short posting on the basic facts:
What is ATPV?
Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) is a rating assigned to Flame-Resistant Clothing indicating the level of protection provided.