Electrical Safety GSA Advantage PPE
DRAFT Matrix of Electrical Safety Protective Clothing and GSA Availability
Reference: NFPA 70E-2012, 130.7(C)(16), Protective Clothing and PPE
July 25, 2012
Introduction
NFPA 70E-2012, 130.7: “Employees working in areas where electrical hazards are present shall be provided with and shall use protective equipment that is designed and constructed for the particular part of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed. The PPE requirements are intended to protect a person from arc flash and shock hazards. While some situations could result in burns to the skin, even with the protection selected, burn injury should be reduced and survivable. Due to the explosive effect of some arc events, physical trauma injuries could occur. The PPE requirements of 130.7 do not address protection against physical trauma other than the thermal effects of an arc flash.”
Note: Electrical safety arc flash PPE protection works as a “system” and PPE systems from a single distributor should be considered. Speak with product manufacturers and/or distributors to confirm ASTM Standard compliance and to request third party testing documentation for standard compliance.
Contents:
TopicsPage
HRC 0 1
HRC 12
HRC 24
HRC 36
HRC 48
Vendors/Manufacturers10
Table of ASTM Standards13
NFPA 70E Compliant Protective Clothing or Equipment from GSA Advantage, web link:
HRC 0, Non-melting protective clothing, nonmelting or untreated natural fibers with a fabric weight at least 4.5 oz/yd², cotton, wool, rayon or silk. Clothing of the following fabrics or containing blends of these fabrics melt below 315 degrees C (600 degrees F) and are not allowable: acetate, acrylic, nylon, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene and spandex.Protective Clothing or Equipment
Long sleeve shirt / Search “Flame resistant shirts”
Arc-rated and FR long sleeve shirts:
Search “Arc flash shirts”
Long pants / Search “Arc flash pants”
Arc rated FR pants:
Safety glasses or goggles / Search “safety glasses”
Search “arc flash goggles”
Ear insert hearing protection (ear plugs) / Search “ear plugs”
Heavy Duty leather gloves
See note 1 / Search “leather gloves”
Note 1: “If rubber insulated gloves are required by NFPA 70E-2012, Table 130.7(C)(9) (for shock protection), additional leather or arc rated gloves are not required. The combination of rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors satisfies the arc flash protection requirement.”
HRC 1 Minimum arc-rated 4 cal/cm² See Note 3Protective Clothing or Equipment
Arc-rated long sleeve shirt and pants; or arc rated coverall / 12 Cal Arc rated coverall:
16 Cal arc rated rain bib overall:
Arc rated shirts:
Arc rated 5 cal pants:
7 Cal shirt:
Arc rated faceshield; or arc flash suit hood / Search “Arc flash face shields”
Note: 130.7(C)(16), Protective Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment
“Face shields are to have wrap-around guarding to protect not only the face but also the forehead, ears and neck, or alternatively an arc rated flash suit hood is required.”
Arc rated jacket, parka, raingear or hard hat liner / Search “arc flash jacket”
Arc rated jackets, overpants & parkas
Search “arc flash raingear,” ASTM F1891 Raingear
Hard hat / Search “hard hat”
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Hard Hat With Arc Faceshield, Arc Flash Orange Hat, Amber Faceshield, Arc Rating 10 Cal/Cm2, Polyethylene/Polycarbonate Lens, Ratchet Suspension hard hat with arc rated faceshield:
Safety glasses or goggles / Search “safety glasses”
Search “goggles”
Ear insert hearing protection (ear plugs) /
Heavy Duty leather gloves /
See Note 1
Leather work shoes / Search “Leather work shoes”
Full grain Copper Worksmith leather 6 in top:
8", BROWN Full grain Velva Retan leather, Shock-absorbing , Poron 4000 cushion insole with extra arch support:
Note 3: “Arc rating is defined in NFPA 70E Article 100 and can be either the arc thermal performance value (ATPV) or energy of break open threshold (Ebt). ATPV is defined in ASTM F 1959, Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Thermal Performance Value of Materials for Clothing as the incident energy on a material to cause the onset of a second degree burn injury. Ebt is defined in ASTM F 1959 as the incident energy with a 50% probability of break-open. Arc rating is reported as ATPV or Ebt whichever is the lower value.”
HRC 2 Minimum arc-rated 8 cal/cm²Protective Clothing or Equipment
Arc-rated long sleeve shirt and pants; or arc rated coverall / 11 cal T-Shirt Hazard Risk Category (HRC) 2, Nomex(R) Thread, Standards ASTM F1506, NFPA 70E:
Arc rated shirts:
Arc rated pants:
Arc flash kit 8 cal coveralls, Arc Rating 8 cal/cm2, Material Flame Resistant Cotton, Polycarbonate Lens, Amber Lens Color, Standards ASTM F1506 and NFPA 70:
Arc Flash Kit, Arc Rating 8 Cal/cm sq., Nomex(R) Thread, Standards ASTM F1506, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269, Includes Coverall, Arc Flash Hood, Hard Hat, Face Shield, Safety Glasses, Face Shield Bag, Storage Bag:
Arc Rating 8 Cal pants, Material Flame Resistant Cotton, Flame Resistant Thread, Standards ASTM F1506 and NFPA 70E:
Pants, Arc Flash, Garment Style Overpants, Flame Resistant Cotton, Arc Rating 8 Cal/cm sq, , Flame Resistant Thread, Standards ASTM F1506 and NFPA 70E
Coverall 11 cal Arc Flash Kit, Flame Resistant Cotton, Arc Rating Flame Resistant Thread, Standards ASTM F1506 and NFPA 70E, Includes Coverall, Arc Flash Hood, Hard Hat, Face Shield, Storage Bag:
Indura arc rated coveralls:
Arc rated flash suit hood; or arc-rated face-shield and arc-rated balaclava / Search “arc flash hood”
Hood, Arc Flash, Arc Rating 20 Cal/Cm2, Material Flame Resistant Synthetic, Flame Resistant Thread, For Use With Arc Flash Faceshield and Clothing, 360 Degree Protection From Arc Flash Dangers:
Arc flash 50 cal hood:
Search “Balaclava”
Arc Flash Hood, Rating 45 cal/cm2, Flame Resistant Thread, For Use With 4FPE6, Standards ASTM F1506-2002a,
HRC 2 10 cal Balaclava:
Note: Balaclava alone does not provide eye and face protection.
Arc rated jacket, parka, raingear or hard hat liner / Flame Resistant Thread, Standards ASTM F1506 and NFPA 70E, Includes Coverall, 8 cal Arc Flash Hood, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Storage Bag:
Arc Flash Kit, Jacket With Overpant, M, Color Navy Blue, Material Flame Resistant Cotton, Hazard Risk Category (HRC) 2, Arc Rating 8 Cal/cm sq:
7 oz. Indura Ultra Soft Hooded Parka (FR Velcro Closures) (Arc Rating = 8 cal / cm sq.)
Arc rated jackets:
Hard hat /
Safety glasses or goggles / Safety glasses: ; goggles:
Arc flash face shield:
Ear insert hearing protection (ear plugs) /
Silicone ear plugs:
Heavy Duty leather gloves / arc rated gloves:
Leather work shoes /
HRC 3 minimum arc-rated 25 cal/cm²
Protective Clothing or Equipment
Arc-rated long sleeve shirt / HRC Shirt
Rating 25 cal/cm2, Flame Resistant Thread, Standards ASTM F1506-2002a, NFPA 70E
Arc-rated pants / Bib Overalls, Arc Flash, Hazard Risk Category (HRC) 4, Arc Rating 100 Cal/cm sq:
24 cal pants, Oberon ARC15 Electrical Arc Flash Jeans: ATPV 24 cal/cm-sq (ASTM F1959). Compliance with ASTM F1506 and NFPA 70E standard. Use with comparable Arc Rated (ATPV) Shirt & Faceshield. ...:
Arc-rated coverall / Search “Arc flash coveralls”
Arc Flash Kit, Coat and Overall, Material Flame Resistant Cotton, Hazard Risk Category (HRC) 4, Arc Rating 100 Cal/cm sq., Flame Resistant Thread, Standards ASTM F1 506 and NFPA 70E, Includes Coat, Bib Overalls, Arc Flash Hood, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Storage Bag:
Arc rated arc flash suit jacket /
- APTV rating of 40 cal/cm 2 , Arc flash coat, Bib overalls
- PRO-HOOD™ , Hard hat, SKBAG, Safety glasses:
Arc rated flash suit pants / Arc Flash Bib Overall, Size XX-Large, Arc Rating 40 Cal/Cm2:
Arc-rated arc flash suit hood / Search “arc flash hood”
100 cal Arc Flash Kit, incl arc flash coat and overall:
Arc rated gloves / Search “arc flash gloves”
100 Cal gloves:
Arc rated gloves:
Arc rated jacket, parka, raingear or hard hat liner / 25 Cal Jacket:
Rain gear Electric Ar, Flash Fire, Chemical Penetration Rated. 10oz/yd2 FR Cotton Knit, FR polyurethane moisture/chemical barrier, ARC resistant (ASTM F1891, NFPA 70E), Flash Fire Resistant (ASTM F1930), Chemical Penetration
Hard hat /
Safety glasses or goggles / Safety glasses: glasses; goggles:
Ear insert hearing protection (ear plugs) / Ear plugs:
Thermoplastic Elastomer ear plugs:
Leather work shoes /
HRC 4 Minimum arc-rated 40 cal/cm²
Protective Clothing or Equipment
Arc-rated long sleeve shirt / Salisbury Pro-Wear Category 4 Arc Flash Jacket and Bib Overall:
Arc-rated pants / Arc Flash Bib Overall, Arc Rating 40 Cal/Cm2:
Arc-rated coverall / Arc flash 100 cal kit, coat and overall:
Arc rated arc flash suit jacket / NOMEX IIIA Hooded Parka lined with quilted NOMEX sewn-on parka hood and storm flap over metal zipper (Arc Rating = 48.2 cal / cm sq:
Arc-rated arc flash suit pants / Search “arc flash suit”
40 cal pants/bib overall, Arc Flash Bib Overall, Closure Bib Front, Suspenders, Hook and Loop Waist Straps, Pant Cuffs Adjustable Gussets, Flame Resistant, Launderable , Meets ASTM F1506 and NFPA 70E:
Arc-rated arc flash suit hood / Arc flash hood, multi-layer NOMEX/KEVLAR Hood/Faceshield, Hard Hat Adapter, Arc Rating 50 cal / cm sq. ASTM F1506:
40 Cal/cm2 Arc Flash Protection Kit contain an arc flash coat, bib overalls, PRO-HOOD , hard hat:
Arc rated gloves / SALISBURY PRO-WEAR TM ARC FLASH GLOVES have an ATPV rating of 100 cal/cm2. These gloves are sewn with Nomex thread:
Arc rated jacket, parka, raingear or hard hat liner / Flame Resistant Arc Flash Wear Protective Blue 32" Jacket, NFPA 70E rated HRC4 - 55 cal/cm2.
Hard hat /
Safety glasses or safety goggles / Safety glasses:
goggles:
Ear insert hearing protection (ear plugs) /
Leather work shoes / Various leather work shoes:
NOTE: “Arc flash coveralls are usually the most economical type of arc flash clothing when full body protection is required. However, they are not as simple to put on and take off as some other garment styles, such as a jacket and bib overalls. An arc-flash suit with a jacket and bib overalls is preferred by most users for its ease of use and versatility. It is easy to quickly put on for a quick task requiring arc flash PPE. If it needs to be worn for a long time, you could easily open the jacket or remove it completely (during a break from work) to cool off. Bib pants also offer rather good airflow to the legs, compared to other choices such as the coverall, waist length pants, or leggings.” Reference:
GSA Advantage Safety apparel link:
633 4 Protective worksuits, waterproof, chemical and electrical safety. Jackets, Coats and hoods: “no arc-rated”
HRC 0 example work activities and required PPE:
GSA Advantage:
Global Supply: Law enforcement, security, security management, fire, rescue, clothing marine craft and emergency response
633 6 Protective Worksuits, Waterproof, Chemical and Electrical Safety. Bib Overalls, Coveralls, Pants, 2-piece Suits
Arc-rated long sleeve shirt and pants; Not Available in GSA Federal Supply System
Vendors/Manufacturers
Arc-rated coverall;
Arc-rated and Flame resistant apparel
VF Imagewear Inc.-Bulwark
Bulwark is the North American market leader in durable flame resistant protective garments. Bulwark is part of VF Corporation, the world's largest publicly traded apparel company. Bulwark offers a full range of arc-rated, flame resistant protective clothing.
Carhartt
Salisbury/Honeywell
Lakeland
Ansell Arc rated gloves
Tyndale
Arc Resistant Faceshields
MSA,
Paulson Manufacturing
Steel Grip Inc.
Full list of manufacturers of electrical protective gear reproduced below:
Arc Resistant Faceshields & Facepieces
Chicago Protective (847) 674-7900
Sells both faceshields, replacement facepieces and faceshields with the chin cup which I recommend over faceshields alone.
MSA(800) 672-2222
NSA (800) 553-0672 x2
Sells both faceshields, replacement facepieces and faceshields with the chin cup which Neitze; recommended over faceshields alone.
Paulson Mfg. (800) 542-2451
Paulson manufactures a full line of faceshields and facepieces for the electric arc.
Stanco Mfg (800) 348-1148
Sells both faceshields, replacement facepieces and faceshields with the chin cup which Neitzel recommend over faceshields alone.
Steel Grip (800) 397-8390
Sells arc rated gear
W. H. Salisbury (877) 406-4501
Sells both faceshields, replacement facepieces and faceshields with the chin cup which Neitzel recommends over faceshields alone
Arc & FR Rainwear
NASCO Rainwear (800) 767-4288
Protective outerwear solutions.
Neese (800) 535-8042
Industrial protective wear and consumer rainwear.
NSA (800) 553-0672 x2
Arc Flash Suits and specialty protective items including the arc goggle, balaclava hoods arc-rated rainwear and t-shirts.
RanPro (519)426-1094
Arc-rated rainwear, industrial rainwear
Arc Flash Suits, Hoods, & Arc-Rated FR Clothing
AGO (519) 452-3780
AGO Industries is a Canadian manufacturer and supplier of FR and High-Visibility Clothing.
Benchmark 1-888-360-0663
Benchmark is manufacturer and supplier of FR and High-Visibility Clothing.
A J Charnaud & Co (Pty) Ltd.
Charnaud is one of the premier leaders in arc flash protection research in South Africa who also imports into the US and other markets. They specialize on clothing for molten Aluminum splash.
Elliot Australia +61(7) 3265 2944
Flash suits, workwear, and other PPE.
ArcStore.com (502) 314-7158
Specialty Items like the arc underwear, Arc rated hairnets and beardnets, suspenders and arc tested Chums.
Bulwark (800) 223-3372
Part of Vanity Fair Corporation, this is one of the largest FR manufacturer.
Carhartt (800) 833-3118
Arc-rated clothing and line of high-visibility workwear designed to protect you on the job site.
Chicago Protective (847) 674-7900
Specialty protective items.
Majestic Fire Apparel Inc. (610) 377-6273
Specializing in Fire Fighter/Balaclava Hoods frequently used in NFPA 70E HRC 2 work.
MWG Apparel (204) 774-2561 (Canada)
Specializing in unique, quality Union made, FR shirts, pants and winterwear.
NSA (800) 553-0672 x2
Arc Flash Suits and specialty protective items including the arc goggle, balaclava hoods and t-shirts.
PGI Industries (800) 558-8290
Knit hoods for arc and flame resistance
Riverside Manufacturing (800) 841-8677
Shirts, Pants, Winterwear.
Stanco Mfg (800) 348-1148
Specialty protective items.
(Canada) FR knits and under garments
Tecgen Select (888) 607-8883 Patented Carbon blend, lightweight, arc-rated garments.
Tyndale (800) 356-3433
Arc-rated and Flame resistant apparel
W. H. Salisbury (877) 406-4501
Arc Flash Suits and other PPE
Walls FR (866) 925-5737
Full line of Arc-rated & Flame Resistant Clothing.
Workrite (800) 521-1888
Arc Flash suits and full line of Arc-rated & Flame Resistant Clothing.
Laundries with FR
Aramark (866) 357-3223
Cintas (877) 324-6827
Coyne Textile Services (800) 672-6963
GK Services (800) 452-2737
UniFirst (800) 225-3364
Hazard Assessment Services/Arc Flash Calculations
e-Hazard.com (502) 716-7073
Power Systems Engineering, Inc (253) 639-8535
Table of Standards on Protective Equipment
Table 5-5, Standards for Electrical Protective Equipment
ANSI Z89.1 Protective Headgear for Industrial Workers, 2003 / ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009 / ANSI/ISEA Z89.1
ANSI Z87.1-2003, Occ. And Educational Eye and Face Protection / ANSI Z87.1-2003 / ANSI Z87.1
ASTM D 120 Rubber Insulating Gloves (R 2006) / ASTM D 120-09 / ASTM D 120-02a
ASTM D 1051, Rubber Insulating Sleeves, 2007 / ASTM D 1051-08 / ASTM D 1051
ASTM F 496, Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves, 2006 / ASTM F 496-08 / ASTM F 496
ASTM F 696, Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves and Mittens, 2006 / ASTM F 696-06 / ASTM F 696
ASTM F 1117, Dielectric Overshoe Footwear, 2003 / ASTM F 1117-03 (2008), Dielectric Footwear / ASTM F 1117
ASTM F 2412, Foot Protection, 2005 / ASTM F 2412 -05 / ASTM 2412
ASTM F 2413, Performance Requirements for Foot Protection, 2005 / ASTM F 2413-05 / ASTM 2413
Not listed / ASTM F 1116-03 (2008), Determining Dielectric Strength of Dielectric Footwear / Not listed
ASTM F 1236 Guide for Visual Inspection of Electrical Protective Rubber Products, 1996 (R 2007) / ASTM F 1236-96 (2007) / ASTM F 1236
ASTM F 1506, Flame Resistant Textile Materials for Wearing Apparel for Use by Electrical Workers Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards, 2002a / ASTM F 1506-10a / ASTM F 1506
ASTM F 1891 Arc and Flame Resistant Raingear, 2006 / ASTM F 1891-06 / Not listed
ASTM F 2178 Arc Rating and Standard Specification for Face Protective Produces, 2006 / ASTM F 2178-08 / Not listed
ASTM F 887 Personal Climbing Equipment / ASTM F 887-10 / Not listed
Not listed / ASTM F 2677-08a, Electrically Insulating Aprons / Not listed
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