Voltage-rated gloves and proper protectors or arc-rated gloves when shock hazard is not present, faceshield and/or hood (if needed), flame-resistant shirt and/or trousers, and proper work shoes.

In fact, the well-recognized NFPA 70E Arc-Flash PPE Category tables point to both layered arc-rated apparel or an arc-flash suit as acceptable options. Factors That Drive Safety Decisions .

Flame-resistant (FR) garments are an important safety item for workers in the power industry. However, protection varies based on the arc rating of the clothing. Wearers must understand how the FR ...

Laundering arc-rated clothing . Proper care for arc-rated clothing, including shirts, pants, coveralls, and suits, starts with following the manufacturer’s laundering instructions to preserve their ...

It has been tested in line with NFPA 70E standards, meaning that these garments are lightweight, waterproof, flame-retardant, and ARC-rated with a PPE Category 4 rating (ATPV ≥ 40 cal/cm 2). Each ...

Other special arc-rated clothing solutions include the 5.5 Oz/yd² fabric achieving ATPV rating of 10 cal/cm² and a 5.9 oz/yd² fabric meeting 8.5 cal/cm² rating. There is also an exclusive range of ...

MARBLEHEAD, Mass., Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The leading companies in the Arc-Rated (AR) & Flame-Resistant (FR) clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) industry announced today ...

Companies in the arc-rated (AR) and flame-resistant (FR) clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) industry recently launched The Partnership for Electrical Safety, an effort to ensure hundreds ...