What is ARC rated PPE clothing

NEED TO KNOW

An electrical arcing fault is often called an Arc Flash. The energy from an arcing fault may be sufficient to cause serious burns to nearby persons or ignite flammable materials such as clothing. An Arc Flash can seriously injure someone who is not wearing the necessary protective clothing.

HOW TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRICAL BURNS

An electrical arcing fault is often called an Arc Flash. The energy from an arcing fault may be sufficient to cause serious burns to nearby persons or ignite flammable materials such as clothing.

An Arc Flash can seriously injure someone who is not wearing the necessary protective clothing.

Australian industrial companies have started to replace the cotton protective clothing is worn by their electrical and utility workers, with arc-rated protective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment.

Untreated cotton is flammable and has no flame retardant properties, which means once it ignites, it will continue to burn. The ongoing burning of cotton clothing against the skin of an individual increase the area, depth and severity of the burn received.

By contrast, arc-rated clothing will self-extinguish and stop burning after the arc has been extinguished.

Clothing such as this ARC Rated Shirt with reflective tape shown in the image at right is HRC2 Compliant meaning it protects against arc flash. 

Other Arc Rated Clothing:

• 150gsm Cotton Drill Shirt Taped Orange - VIC Rail Standard
• Hi-Vis 4 In 1 Jacket & Vest Orange/Navy, Vic Rail Standard

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