Head Protection

Do Oberon’s polycarbonate face shields protect workers from different types of chemical splashes?

All of our polycarbonate face shields are hard coated with an anti-scratch and chemical resistant hard coating.  Oberon’s Arc Flash Face Shield will help to protect a workers face from a variety of harmful such as Alcohols (ethanol/isopropanol), aliphatic (diesel/gasoline/heptane/cyclohexane), Esters (ethyl acetate), Ketones (acetone, 2-heptanone;2-butanone), Dilute alkali, Concentrated/Dilute acids (except hydrofluoric). For additional details on the Oberon hard coating specifications please contact Oberon's customer service via phone, email, or chat.

Posted By Post Date: April 26, 2024

How do I clean my hood ventilation system (HVS)?

How to Clean and Disinfect a Hood The first step to cleaning and disinfecting an Oberon TCG™ hood is to disassemble your hood. Once done, if the shield has dirt or grit, flush it off with room temperature tap water. The next step to disinfecting a TCG™ hood window is to take a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol or use a Lysol® wipe and gently clean both sides of the shield. This process may leave streaks as the surface dries. Once dry,...

Posted By Post Date: March 17, 2023

New CAT40 Series Hood Configuration

What hood window do I purchase for my Oberon™ CAT40 series hood? Oberon™ has upgraded the CAT40 series hood configuration from button holes with hood pins to snap fasteners. To order a replacement hood window, please consider the following information: Hood windows for CAT40 hoods manufactured prior to March 6, 2023 will need to order Oberon SKU#CAT40AFH. Hood windows for CAT40 hoods manufactured on or after March 6, 2023 will need to order Oberon SKU#TCG40AFH. OLD - CAT40 hood with button holes and hood pins NEW...

Posted By Post Date: February 14, 2023

How do I disassemble an Oberon Arc Flash Hood?

  Step 1: Remove all optional accessories. Step 2: Remove the hard cap by carefully pushing in on the slot adapter clips. Step 3: Unsnap the front of the shield from the hood. Step 4: Flip the hood inside out and unzip the bladder from left to right.   The following video is a step by step guide to disassembling the Oberon Arc Flash Hood.

Posted By Post Date: June 20, 2022

I have an older Oberon 40 cal arc flash suit with a green shield. Can I replace the shield with the new TCG faceshield?

I have an older Oberon 40 cal arc flash suit with a green shield. Can I replace the shield with the new TCG faceshield? It is not possible to replace an older style, green arc flash face shield with the a new True Color Grey (TCG™) face shield due to the hole pattern configuration.  Each Oberon face shield has a unique hole configuration which allows it to be affixed to an Oberon hood. Due to this fact a new hood must...

Posted By Post Date: June 1, 2020

Should the balaclava be worn “tactical style” covering the mouth and nose?

Should the balaclava be worn “tactical style” covering the mouth and nose? The NFPA 70E committee considered requiring balaclavas be defined as “covering the mouth and nose”, but the committee rejected this for several reasons. To date they are not aware of any incidents of a burned mouth or nose that has occurred when a worker was wearing a balaclava, and the energy was in the range of <12 cal/cm². Many tests have been done with balaclavas and face shields, and this testing...

Posted By Post Date: May 4, 2020

Should I tuck the balaclava into the shirt or flash suit to meet OSHA 1910.260 or NFPA 70E?

Should I tuck the balaclava into the shirt or flash suit to meet OSHA 1910.260 or NFPA 70E? Although no standard specifically covers it, Oberon recommends tucking the balaclava in to prevent a possible arc from coming up underneath the flap of the balaclava.

Posted By Post Date: May 4, 2020

How do I clean and disinfect my Oberon face shield?

How do I clean and disinfect my Oberon face shield? To clean and disinfect an Oberon face shield it is best to use a damp, soft cloth and gently wipe away any dirt or grit.  Once this is done gently flush them off with room temperature tap water. To disinfect a FaceFit™ shield clean first and then dampen a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol or use a Lysol® wipe. This process may leave streaks as the surface dries. Once dry, use a...

Posted By Post Date: March 30, 2020

How do I clean and disinfect safety googles and spectacles?

How do I clean and disinfect safety googles and spectacles? To clean and disinfect Oberon safety goggles and spectacles it is best to use a damp, soft cloth and gently wipe away any dirt or grit.  Once this is done gently flush them off with room temperature tap water. Once the safety goggles or spectacles are cleaned it is also important to disinfect them. Take a soft cloth that has been dampened with isopropyl alcohol or use a Lysol® wipe and gently...

Posted By Post Date: March 26, 2020

How do I clean the inside of my arc flash hood?

How do I clean the inside of my arc flash hood? The first step to cleaning and disinfecting an Oberon TCG™ hood is to disassemble your hood.  Once done, if the shield has dirt or grit, flush it off with room temperature tap water. The next step to disinfecting a TCG™ hood window is to take a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol or use a Lysol® wipe and gently clean both sides of the shield. This process may leave streaks as...

Posted By Post Date: March 16, 2020
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