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 .

These clear face shields have no arc rating. If you examine the garment label (click to see Photo 2), you’ll also see it lacks the required markings (ATPV, ASTM F1506, and NFPA 70E). Clothing that has ...

The 2015 edition of NFPA 70E introduces the term AR or arc rated as it relates to personal protective equipment. This infograhic shows what you need to know. NFPA 70E provides requirements for safe ...

Keep in mind that the outermost layer must be arc-rated, even if it is not the highest rating of the system. If a combination of AR/FR layers works together to achieve a higher level of arc flash ...

The U.S. electrical utility industry most commonly uses arc-rated apparel in single and multi-layered apparel combinations because of the varied hazard levels in the work done daily, ... but layering ...