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PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
FLAME RETARDANT
AND ARC FLASH PPE
In the case of arc flash hazard, the main purpose of Personal Protective Equipment is
to reduce burn injury to worker to a level of curable burn.
Personal protective equipment may, or may not, provide adequate protection in the case
of arc nash exposure.
It is important that workers understand the use, care, and limitations. Workers must not treat PPE as a substitute for common
sense and safe work practices.
The most common and industry accepted PPE that protects the body from arc nash is arc-rated clothing. Arc-rated clothing is
tested for performance under exposure to electric arc. This is diferent from name-resistant clothing, though arc-rated clothing is
also name-resistant.
Reference: Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Management Guideline March 2019: ANNEX B
Some of the main considerations of PPE inside arc nash boundaries are:
" All employees within the arc nash boundary to wear arc nash PPE appropriate for the incident energy exposure (Note: this time
is dependent on the task being performed so should be specioc to the risk assessment requirements);
" PPE should cover all other clothing that can be ignited;
" PPE should not restrict visibility and movement;
" Non-conductive protective head wear is required when in contact with live parts or when there is a possibility of
electrical explosion. The face, neck and chin must be protected;
" Eye protection is required;
FR & ARC FLASH RESISTANT RANGE
" Hearing protection is required;
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" Body protection is required using arc-rated clothing when the estimated incident energy at the body may cause a second
degree (curable) burn (1.2 cal/cm2);
" Heavy-duty leather or arc-rated gloves are required to protect the hand;
" If incident energy exceeds 4 cal/cm2, heavy-duty boots are required to protect the feet.
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