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K A G 7 months ago // 3 responses // Subscribe Hardworking Folk On the job: work stories

For those of you out there who dont know how dangerous life can be, try working for an electrical utility. This is no joke, playing with high voltage on a daily basis can be shocking. The most important thing is your PPE (personal protective equipment) including FR clothing. I am glad to have only seen this clothing work in pictures and in short demo films. I have gotten the Benchmark 2nd skin and I love it. I use it along with the other layers of FR clothing I wear on a daily basis to keep me protected if something should ever happen. 2nd skin is a true undergarment which people in my industry can wear unlike Under Armour which is not 100% cotton and not FR. Thanks again Trader DAN

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Dan Anderson
7 months ago Dan Anderson said ...

Sounds like you’ve found a better way to be comfortable. How about putting up a picture of you in the jacket?

 
beingzoe
7 months ago beingzoe said ...

We really believe in Benchmark and their flame resistant apparel. It is one thing for us to tell people how comfortable and natural feeling fire protective clothing can be, but it is entirely another for someone like you in the field everyday to swear by it.

If you get a chance introduce yourself in the Hardworking Folk Introductions Story Topic so we can get to know you a little better. Thanks again for dropping by CoTradeCo.

 
Milo Plurnbottom
7 months ago Milo Plurnbottom said ...

Glad to hear you’ve never been zapped, or seen anyone hit with an ARC flash. And while I’m glad you are taking care to protect yourself, I hope you never have to put any of your protective gear to the test.

If you don’t mind me asking, what exactly to you do at the electric company? I’m the sort of person who loves watching shows and documentaries about different professions. It’s always fascinating how unique and specialized a person’s day can become. It would be an honor to read an introduction from you and learn a little more about you.

Welcome to CoTradeCo K A G.

And for our own shameless promotion, K A G is talking about the Benchmark FR line of flame resistant apparel and in particular the 2nd skin top and bottom undergarments

 
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