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Breakthrough arc flash PPE technology joins two different materials to produce highly protective garments that weigh 37% less than typical 40 cal/cm² garments while maintaining premium comfort, durability, and wearability.

Features

• 40 cal/cm² task wear
• Indura ultra soft fire-retardant treated cotton
• Fire-retardant velcro front closures (where applicable) for a secure closure, easy access, and rapid removal in the event of arc exposure
• Fire-retardant velcro calf/ankle closure for easy access and fit adjustment donning, removal, and adjustment while wearing boots
• Nomex knit wrist cuffs on all coats and coveralls
• Anti-fog faceshields
• Comes in a 3XL size with a standard inseam of 32"
• Meets current ASTM F1506/F1959/F1959M-99 standards

Arc Flash Protective Clothing PPE

In June of 2005, OSHA first identified Arc Flash and Arc Blast as a significant health hazard in the workplace. In April 2014, they finalized the rules surrounding this issue, determining workers shall be provided with clothing that would not worsen their condition if exposed to this multi-hazard event.

As a result of this identification and directive to protect workers, experts throughout North America came together to generate a consensus of standards to determine the levels of protection required. These protection levels have been adopted by the NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 and identified as Arc Flash PPE Categories.

Understanding that these Arc Flash PPE Categories do not protect individuals from injuries, instead mitigating the impact of an Arc Flash on an individual, is vital.

The Arc Flash PPE Categories identified below are derived from NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 standards subject to periodic change. Verifying current requirements based on the location and type of work involved is paramount to ensuring compliance with local requirements and regulations.

Category 1

• Minimum arc-rating of 4 cal/cm²
• Arc-rated long sleeve shirt and pants, or arc-rated coverall
• Arc-rated face shield or arc flash suit hood
• Arc-rated jacket, parka, rainwear, or hard hat liner as needed
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses or goggles
• Ear canal insert hearing protection
• Heavy duty leather gloves
• Leather footwear as needed

Category 2

• Minimum arc-rating of 8 cal/cm²
• Arc-rated long sleeve shirt and pants, or arc-rated coverall
• Arc-rated face shield and arc-rated balaclava, or arc-rated flash suit hood
• Arc-rated jacket, parka, rainwear, or hard hat liner as needed
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses or goggles
• Ear canal insert hearing protection
• Heavy duty leather gloves
• Leather footwear

Category 3

• Minimum arc-rating of 25 cal/cm
• System may be comprised of arc-rated long sleeve shirt, pants, coverall, arc flash suit jacket and arc flash suit pants
• Arc-rated flash suit hood
• Arc-rated gloves
• Arc-rated jacket, parka, rainwear, or hard hat liner as needed
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses or goggles
• Ear canal insert hearing protection
• Leather footwear

Category 4

• Minimum arc-rating of 40 cal/cm²
• System may be comprised of arc-rated long sleeve shirt, pants, coverall, arc flash suit jacket and arc flash suit pants
• Arc-rated flash suit hood
• Arc-rated gloves
• Arc-rated jacket, parka, rainwear, or hard hat liner as needed
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses or goggles
• Ear canal insert hearing protection
• Leather footwear

Applications

• Energy testing
• Industrial electrical work
• Road work
• Power plant technician
• Control room operation
• Electrical assembly
• Industrial machine operation