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HOW TO CHOOSE PPE
Over 12 cal/cm2
Arc-Rated Ensemble:
- Arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants OR arc-rated coverall OR arc flash suit (SR)
- Arc-rated arc flash suit hood
- Arc-rated jacket, parka, rainwear, or hard hat liner (AN)
- Arc-rated gloves OR rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors (SR) (See Note C)
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses or safety goggles (SR)
- Hearing protection (See note C)
- Leather footwear
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Notes
SR: Selection of one in group is required. AN: As needed.
Note A: Arc ratings can be for a single layer, such as an arc-rated shirt and pants or a coverall, or for an arc flash suit or a multi-layer system if tested as a combination consisting of an arc-rated shirt and pants, coverall, and arc flash suit.
Note B: Face shields with a wrap-around guarding to protect the face, chin, forehead, ears, and neck area are required by NFPA 70E 130.7(C)(10)(c). Where the back of the head is inside the arc flash boundary, a balaclava or an arc flash hood shall be required for full head and neck protection.
Note C: Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors provide arc flash protection in addition to shock protection. Higher class rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors, due to their increased material thickness, provide increased arc flash protection.
