ARC Flash Protection

Our range of Arc Flash Protective Clothing has been created in accordance with both national and international safety standards. Arc flash PPE is the last line of defence to protect the wearer from serious injuries, especially from heavy burns due to the thermal hazards in the event of an arc flash incident.In this situation, it is critical to have the right PPE. IEC 61482-2:2009 is the standard for protective clothing to protect from the hazards of an electrical arc. The following range of clothing shows the Calorific Value (cal/cm2) as per tests against the IEC 61482-1-1 Open Arc test method where the ATPV (Arc Thermal Protection Value) can be used to match the values found during the Arc Flash Risk Assessments.The range runs from lower energy levels clothing through to high level switching suits. Reece Safety can supply clothing to satisfy all risk assessments, including ARC Flash Visors, ARC Flash Gloves and ARC Flash Balaclavas.