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Published 09 Sep 2021
BS EN ISO 11611 Arc Flash & Protective Clothing Standards BS EN ISO 11611 Standard is the European Standard for protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. Within BS EN ISO 11611 Arc Flash Clothing Standard there are a series of tests – the most important of...
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Published 28 Jul 2021
BS EN 1149-5 Arc Flash & Protective Clothing Standards BS EN 1149-5 is 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. Annex II, art. 2.3. of the ATEX...
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Published 27 Jul 2021
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...
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Published 30 Jun 2021
RIS-3279-TOM Arc Flash & Protective Clothing Standards RIS-3279-TOM (formerly GO-RT 3279) is a high visibility standard that only applies to the rail industry in the UK, as opposed to the EU-Wide nature of other EN standards. The aim is to ensure that rail workers on or near the trackside...
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