Body Protection

I know the voltage, what arc flash suit should I get?

I know the voltage, what arc flash suit should I get? Voltage does dot determine the arc flash hazard. Knowing the voltage is only one piece of determining Arc Flash PPE. The electrode orientation, available fault current (amps), the working distance between the worker and the equipment, the clearing time of the circuit protection device, the spacing between conductors or from a conductor to ground, the number of phases, whether the conductors are in an enclosure, and the equipment configuration must...

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Are Oberon TCG™ fabrics lighter weight than fire resistant treated cotton?

Are Oberon TCG™ fabrics lighter weight than fire resistant treated cotton? Yes, absolutely. For example, an Oberon TCG40™ garment, which is constructed of Oberon’s proprietary Inherently/Permanently Flame Resistant (IFR) fabric (a fabric specifically designed for the Arc Flash marketplace) and which has an arc rating of 46 cal/cm2, has a fabric weight of 10.9 ounces per square yard. A comparable chemically flame retardant treated (FRT) cotton product, with a similar arc rating, would weigh nearly twice as much. Additionally, Inherently FR...

Posted By Comments: Comments OffPost Date: February 14, 2018

Can Arc Flash PPE be shared between workers?

Can Arc Flash PPE be shared between workers? No, due to personal hygiene and the risk of spreading infectious disease. Please see our white paper in the resource section of our website for more details. In summary, hard non-porous surfaces can be effectively disinfected, such as the arc flash hood visor, hard hat and other plastic components. However, we do not believe that fabrics can be safely shared between workers due to the ineffectiveness of disinfectant sprays or wipes on a...

Posted By Comments: Comments OffPost Date: February 14, 2018
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