Nfpa 70e table 130 5 g selection of arc rated clothing other ppe when the.
Arc rated clothing table.
As a result table h 3 b was not being used as intended.
Many purists don t want you to use a cat or arc arc rated category when you make labels but this is not really an issue.
Incident energy exposures equal to 1 2 cal cm 2 up to 12 cal cm 2.
Aarc rated clothing with an arc rating equal to or greater than the estimated incident energy.
New table h 3 b added for guidance on selection of arc rated clothing and other ppe for users who conduct a hazard analysis to determine the incident energy exposure in calories cm2 less than or equal to1 2 cal cm2 greater than 1 2 to 12 cal cm2 greater than 12 cal cm2.
Incident energy exposure equal to 1 2 cal cm 2 up to 12 cal cm2.
Arc rated jacket parka rainwear or hard hat liner an protective equipment.
Such logos and name tags may violate 1910 269 l 8 iii l 8 iv or l 8 v.
Nfpa 70e 2018 now gives four categories of ppe with each category including the minimum arc rating value for the required ppe.
Incident energy analysis method is used.
Use annex h table h 3 b guidance on selection of arc rated clothing and other ppe for use when incident energy exposure is determined you can set your own levels at the same numbers as the cat arc numbers formerly.
Safety glasses or safety goggles sr hearing protection ear canal.
Arc rated long sleeve shirt and pants or arc rated coverall.
Arc rated face shield or arc flash suit hood.
Discover a brief overview of each of the 4 ppe categories including the clothing required for each as well as information on determining which ppe you need to use.
The table was renamed table 130 5 g and put into the body of the standard.
Arc rated clothing with an arc rating equal to or greater than the estimated incident energy a long sleeve shirt and pants or coverall or arc flash suit sr.
These fabrics can melt or ignite easily when an electric arc occurs.
This table is new in nfpa 70e 2018 but the same as h 3 in the non mandatory annex for years and would guide you to choose a face.
Table 130 5 g selection of arc rated clothing and other ppe when the incident energy analysis method is used.
Arc flash ppe category 1.
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When you do an incident energy analysis or an arc flash study the ppe level table 130 5 g selection of arc rated clothing and other ppe when the incident energy analysis method is used gives you guidance.
Logos and name tags made from non flame resistant material can adversely affect the arc rating or the flameresistant characteristics of arc rated or flameresistant clothing.
Arc rated safety llc.