Arc Flash Clothing Standards | EN Standards for Arc Flash Protection
Published 27 Jul 2021
Arc Flash Clothing Standards
Arc Flash Clothing Standards
EN Standards
Purchasing arc flash products which conform to EN Standards guarantees your team is protected.
Depending on which sector you operate in, the Arc Flash Clothing Standards according to EN Standards that matter to your business may differ slightly if your industry requires arc flash clothing. However, it’s vital that you equip your team with protective clothing that conforms to IEC 61482. This is the international standard applicable to Arc Flash and flash fire hazard protection. All ProGARM arc flash garments are rigorously tested to the Open Arc and Box Arc methods, providing protection across our range.
EN ISO 11612 certified garments provide protection against heat and flame.
Protection Against Arc Flash | Clothing & Garments
This protects against hazards including radiant heat, convective heat and splatters of molten metal, although it is not a substitute for clothing made to withstand high temperatures for longer periods of time. The specifications for each standard that ProGARM arc flash garments conform to are provided both on our website and in our brochure. You can be sure that you’re equipping your team with clothing designed to protect them in the field, whichever sector you operate in.
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BS EN 1149-5
The European Standard for garments that protect against electrostatic discharge in areas where there is a risk of explosion (ATEX Environments) such as petrochemical refineries and fuel distribution companies. For further information see BS EN 1149-5 Standard.
BS EN ISO 11611
ProGARM products are certified in accordance with this EN Standard to protect workers in welding processes by subjecting fabrics to a series of tests. For further information see BS EN ISO 11611 Standard.
BS EN ISO 20471
The international standard that specifies the requirements for hi vis clothing ensuring the wearer is more noticeable in hazardous situations during the day, as well as at night. For further information see Standard BS EN ISO 20471.
BS EN ISO 14116
Clothing manufactured to this standard is made from flame retardant materials so that if the material comes into contact with a flame, it will only continue to burn for a limited amount of time. After removal from the flame, the material will stop burning. For further information see BS EN ISO 14116 Standard.
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BS EN ISO 11612
The requirements apply to clothing intended for a wide range of application which offer limited flame spread and provide protection against various hazards including Radiant Heat, Convective Heat and splatters of Molten Metal. For further information see BS EN ISO 11612 Standard.
BS EN 13034
Garments manufactured in accordance with this EN Standard are suitable for use in environments where there may be a risk of chemical splashes but where a total chemical barrier is not required. For further information see BS EN 13034 Standard.
BS EN 342
This EN Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for garments and clothing combinations designed to protect the wearer in a cold environment (characterised by a combination of humidity, wind and air temperature lower than -5 °C). For further information see BS EN 342 Standard.
BS EN 14404
This EN Standard relates to trousers and coveralls which offer kneepad pockets to protect the wearer when kneeling. For further information see BS EN 14404 Standard.
BS EN 343
This EN Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for materials and the seams of protective clothing that has been designed to give protection against rain, snow, mist and ground moisture. For further information see BS EN 343 Standard.
IEC 61482-2
Specifies requirements and test methods applicable to materials and garments for protective clothing worn by electrical workers to protect them against the thermal hazards of electric Arc. For further information see IEC 61482-2 Standard.
RIS-3279-TOM
The high visibility standard that applies to the rail industry in the UK and ensures rail workers on or near the trackside are sufficiently visible to trains or other traffic approaching at speed. For further information see RIS-3279-TOM Standard.
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Thorne and Derrick are proud to be distributors of ProGARM arc flash clothing and protection.
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Thorne & Derrick International supply arc flash clothing and protection equipment including coveralls, gloves, helmets, face shields and general head-to-toe PPE is used to protect against flashover – complete range of insulating matting is also available for worker protection when exposed to energised electrical switchgear and transformers.
Typical applications include LV, HV & EHV cable jointing and terminating, fuse pulling, switchgear commissioning, racking circuit breakers, electrical switching and live working on medium and high voltage electricity networks.
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