PIP Hand Protection Catalogue - Flipbook - Page 55
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.
FLAME
RESISTANT RANGE
PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIALPRODUCTS
PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIALPRODUCTS
FLAME RETARDANT
AND ARC FLASH PPE
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Personal protective equipment may, or may not, provide adequate protection in the case
of arc flash 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 flash is arc-rated clothing. Arc-rated clothing is
tested for performance under exposure to electric arc. This is different from flame-resistant clothing, though arc-rated clothing is
also flame-resistant.
Reference: Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Management Guideline March 2019: ANNEX B
Some of the main considerations of PPE inside arc flash boundaries are:
• All employees within the arc flash boundary to wear arc flash PPE appropriate for the incident energy exposure (Note: this time
is dependent on the task being performed so should be specific 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;
CAT II
FR & ARC FLASH RESISTANT RANGE
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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.
41324X
E13-4HFR
EUREKA ARC FLASH 50 CAL
• Eureka Heat FR arc flash resistance glove is Arc Flash Certified to ASTM F2675 ATPV:
• 60% black nitrile coating = 30 Cal/cm2 • 25% white print (back) = 23 Cal/cm2 • 15% green liner fabric = 5.8 Cal/cm2
With the garments ATPV level reaching NFPA 70E = Level 1 > 4 cal/cm2 (=16.8 joules/cm2).
• EN407 Heat Resistant to contact heat 100ºC.
• High cut resistance EN388 E Cut Protection, ISO 13997 = 24.4N.
• Seamless knit para-aramid, FR polyester and chloroprene composite. Comfortable, close fitting,
high dexterity glove. Is inherently fire retardant for increased protection.
• Oil and water repellent nitrile coating.
APPLICATIONS: Work on Switch Boards and Electrical Panels, Electrical Facilities Maintenance,
Emergency Services/Rural Fire, Oil and Gas Works, Working with Hot and Sharp Objects
CUT RISK
M/H
FR CHLOROPRENE
MEDIUM/
HIGH
COATING
FLAME RESISTANT GLOVES
P I PA U S . C O M
PRODUCT CODE
EN388
COATING
COATING COVERAGE
E13-4HFR-(SIZE)
3543E
Nitrile
Palm, fingertips & back
COATING COLOUR
Black
LINER MATERIAL
Para-Aramid/Polyamide
P I PA U S . C O M
LINER COLOUR
Green
GAUGE
SIZES
QTY/PACK
QTY/CTN
13
S-3XL
1 PAIR
60 PAIRS
FR & ARC FLASH RESISTANT RANGE
3X43E
• Hearing protection is required;
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