Which Industries Need Arc Flash Clothing?
ARC (short for "Arc Rating") is a measure of the amount of thermal energy that can be transferred through a fabric, and it is used to assess the level of protection that clothing provides against electrical arc flashes. Clothing worn in industries where electric arcs are present must meet certain requirements to ensure that workers are protected from the hazards of electric arcs.
The requirements for ARC-rated clothing vary depending on the level of protection needed. For example, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires a minimum arc rating of 4 cal/cm2 (PPE category 1 for example clothing worn in general industry settings). In contrast, workers in the electric utility industry may need clothing with an arc rating of 40cal/cm2 or higher (PPE category 4).
Industries that require workers to wear ARC-rated clothing include those that deal with electrical power, such as electric utilities, power generation plants, rail workers and electrical contractors. Other industries that require ARC-rated clothing include those that work with combustible materials, such as petrochemical refineries and oil and gas drilling operations. Workers in these industries face a high risk of exposure to electrical arc flashes and must wear protective clothing to minimise the risk of injury.
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RAIL INDUSTRY
From working near electrified lines to track-side maintenance and groundworks, arc flash dangers are ever-present. Our range of ARC flash protective wear not only meets the high visibility standards of RIS-3279-TOM but also ensures workers have the critical protection they need.
UTILITIES
The risk of serious, life-changing injuries or worse in the utility sector requires careful management and consideration, so your teams must be protected by the best Arc Flash and Flame Resistant clothing. From electricity networks to underground services, the risk is high. There is no gambling with safety.
POWER GENERATION
Shielding workers in the power generation sector from arc flash hazards is imperative. Power workers face deadly arc flash risks every day. Insulation breakdown or human error can trigger devastating consequences. Predict, Prevent, Process, Protect – it's the ultimate shield with PPE being the last layer of defence. Elevate safety standards and outfit your team with our cutting-edge arc flash clothing.
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL
There is a real danger of injury or fatality from Arc Flash for workers in the industrial electrical sector even after risk assessment. So providing Arc Flash and Flame resistant protective garments has never been more important.
