When it comes to protective clothing for high-risk industries, such as firefighting or electrical work, the balance between safety and comfort is crucial. Protection and comfort are, however, contradictory properties especially in the case of heat and flame protective clothing. There is a need to strike a balance between the garment’s heat and flame resistance …

Introduction Understanding the effects of test setups and material testing parameters on arc flash results is vital for ensuring the safety of workers exposed to electrical hazards. The variability in heat transfer processes during arc flash events can significantly influence the arc ratings of personal protective equipment (PPE). This blog explores how different testing conditions …

Arc flash hazards can occur in any location where electrical equipment is present. Some common locations where arc flash hazards may be present include: Power generation facilities, such as power plants and substations Industrial facilities, such as factories and manufacturing plants Commercial buildings, such as office buildings and retail stores Data centres and other computer …

Importance of Base Layers with Flame Resistant & Arc-Rated Clothing What do standards say about undershirts or base layers with Flame Resistant Clothing? What are the options available for better protection? How to understand the best practice? These are the question we come across very often and for good reasons. It is not uncommon to …

IEC 61482 is a standard that specifies requirements and test methods applicable to clothing material for protection of electrical workers against the thermal hazards of an Electric Arc. This standard provides eligibility to sell protective clothing meant for Electric arc flash protection within the European Union (EU). IEC 61482 standard requirement is significantly different as …

A common question in arc flash clothing protection values is whether an ATPV or an EBT is better in protection in an Arc rated clothing system. Under the ASTM F1959/F1959M (The Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing) it is observed that some materials allow body burn predictions to be …