Arc Flash Protection NFPA 70E / ASTM F 1506

Third Edition

PROTECTION
from electric arc exposure
The intense energy and very short duration of an electric arc flash represents a very unique exposure. Everyday work clothes made from regular cotton or poly/cotton fabrics, regardless of weight, can be readily ignited at some exposure level and will continue to burn adding to the extent of injury sustained from the arc alone. NFPA 70E now requires employees to wear flame resistant (FR) protective clothing that meets the requirements of ASTM F1506 wherever there is possible exposure to an electric arc flash. It requires employers to perform a flash hazard analysis to determine the flash protection boundary distance. The standard is designed to protect employees working inside these flash protection boundaries by requiring protective clothing for the corresponding Hazard/Risk Category that has an ATPV of at least the value listed in the "Protective Clothing Characteristics" section of the standard (see right). OSHA has confirmed that garments which meet the requirements of ASTM F1506 are in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 Electrical Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, with regard to garments not contributing to burn severity.
Typical Protective Clothing Systems Table 130.7(C)(11) Protective Clothing Characteristics HAZARD RISK CATEGORY 0 1 2 3 CLOTHING DESCRIPTION (Typical Number of Clothing Layers in Parentheses) Non-melting, flammable materials 4.5 oz.(1) FR Shirt and FR Pants (1) Cotton Underwear Plus FR Shirt and FR Pants (2) Cotton Underwear Plus FR Shirt and FR Pants Plus FR Coverall (3) Cotton Underwear Plus FR Shirt and FR Pants Plus Double Layer Switching Coat and Pants (4) MINIMUM ATPV RATING OF PPE cal/cm2 N/A 4 8 25

40

1 ply 9 oz Navy Indura Ultra Soft ATPV = 11.1 Cal/cm2

11 CAL

Hood Jacket 35" Coat 50" Pant Bib Overall Legging Hooded Jacket

SWH-11 SWJ-11-(SIZE) SWC-11-(SIZE) SWP-11-(SIZE) SWB-11-(SIZE) SW-401-11 SW-620-11-(SIZE)

LEVEL 2

1 ply 12 oz Grey Indura Ultra Soft ATPV = 20.9 Cal/cm2

20 CAL

Hood Jacket 35" Coat 50" Pant Bib Overall Legging Hooded Jacket

SWH-20 SWJ-20-(SIZE) SWC-20-(SIZE) SWP-20-(SIZE) SWB-20-(SIZE) SW-401-20 SW-620-20-(SIZE)

LEVEL 2

9 oz over 7 oz Indura Ultra Soft ATPV = 32.7 Cal/cm2

32 CAL

Hood Jacket 35" Coat 50" Pant Bib Overall Legging Hooded Jacket

SWH-32 SWJ-32-(SIZE) SWC-32-(SIZE) SWP-32-(SIZE) SWB-32-(SIZE) SW-401-32 SW-620-32-(SIZE)

LEVEL 3

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When incident energy exceeds 40 cal/cm2 at the working distance, greater emphasis than normal should be placed on de-energizing before working on or near the exposed electrical conductors or circuit parts.

45 CAL

LEVEL 4

9 oz over 12 oz Indura Ultra Soft ATPV = 45.0 Cal/cm2 Hood Jacket 35" Coat 50" Pant Bib Overall Legging SWH-45 SWJ-45-(SIZE) SWC-45-(SIZE) SWP-45-(SIZE) SWB-45-(SIZE) SW-401-45

59 CAL

12 oz over 12 oz Indura Ultra Soft ATPV = 59.0 Cal/cm2

LEVEL 4

Hood Jacket 35" Coat 50" Pant Bib Overall Legging

SWH-59 SWJ-59-(SIZE) SWC-59-(SIZE) SWP-59-(SIZE) SWB-59-(SIZE) SW-401-59

76 CAL

12 oz over 7 oz over 12 oz Indura Ultra Soft ATPV = 76.2 Cal/cm2

LEVEL 4

Hood Jacket 35" Coat 50" Pant Bib Overall Legging

SWH-76 SWJ-76-(SIZE) SWC-76-(SIZE) SWP-76-(SIZE) SWB-76-(SIZE) SW-401-76

107 CAL

Twaron microfiber over CarbonX ATPV = 107.1 Cal/cm2

LEVEL 4

Hood Jacket 35" Coat 50" Pant Bib Overall Legging

SWH-107 SWJ-107-(SIZE) SWC-107-(SIZE) SWP-107-(SIZE) SWB-107-(SIZE) SW-401-107

ARC-RELATED WORKWEAR

Navy Coverall
9 oz Navy Indura Ultra Soft, 11.1 ATPV Part # 605-USN-(size)

Khaki Coverall
7 oz Khaki Indura Ultra Soft, 8.2 ATPV Part # 605-USK-(size)

Medium Blue Work Shirt

7 oz Medium Blue Indura Ultra Soft, 8.2 ATPV Part # 625-USB-(size)

Lightweight Work Shirt

5 1/2 oz Indura Ultra Soft Chambray, 5.2 ATPV Part # 625-USCH-(size)

Khaki Work Shirt

7 oz Khaki Indura Ultra Soft, 8.2 ATPV Part # 625-USK-(size)

Navy Work Pant

9 oz Navy Indura Ultra Soft, 11.1 ATPV Part # 606-USN-(waist x inseam)

Denim Rugged Twill Work Pant

12-13 oz Denim Indura Ultra Soft, 10 ATPV Part # 606-USD-(waist x inseam)

Brown Duck Lined Jacket

11 oz Indura Ultra Soft shell with 7 oz Indura lining, 34.5 ATPV Part # 600-USBDK- (size)

Brown Duck Insulated Bib Overall

11 oz Indura Ultra Soft with 10.5 oz Moda-Quilt Lining, 43.7 ATPV Part # 618-USBDK- (size)

Hooded Fleece/Jacket Liner

10 oz Navy Fleece Indura, 17.7 ATPV Part # 615-USFN-(size)

RUBBER INSULATED GLOVES

Refer to ASTM D 120-02 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves and ASTM F 496-02 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves.
Max. use Voltage (A_C) 500 1,000 7,500

Class 00 0 1 2 3 4

Proof-test (A_C) 2,500 5,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000

LINEMANS GLOVES
Class 00 0 1 Length 11" 11" 14" 14" 16" 18" Size 812 812 812 812 812 812 Part Number LRIG-00-11-(size) LRIG-0-11-(size) LRIG-1-14-(size) LRIG-2-14-(size) LRIG-3-16-(size) LRIG-4-18-(size)

17,000 26,500 36,000

2 3 4

LEATHER PROTECTOR GLOVES

Refer to ASTM F 696-02, Standard Specification for Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves and Mittens.

Class Low Voltage High Voltage High Voltage High Voltage

Length 10" 12" 14" 16"

Sizes

Part Number

8 thru 12 PG-0-ADJS-(size) 8 thru 12 9 thru 12 10 thru 12 LLPG-12-(size) LLPG-14-(size) LLPG-16-(size)

Remember, ASTM specifications require a minimum distance of 1" per 10,000 volts of A-C proof test between the edge of your rubber glove cuff and the edge of your protector cuff.

RUBBER GLOVE LINERS

Description Wool glove liner for warmth

Part Number M-W-100 K-100 C-100 CX-100

Kevlar glove liner FR, cut and comfort Cotton glove liner for comfort CarbonX liner for Flame Resistance

12" Glove Bag Durable 12" bag for 11" Rubber gloves Part # GB-12

Durable Cordura Nylon gear bag for arc flash protective items. Part # 909-ARC

14" Glove Bag Durable 15" bag for 14" Rubber gloves Part # GB-15

FACE SHIELDS AND BRACKETS

Universal Cap Bracket ATPV 10 cal/cm2 10 cal/cm2 25 cal/cm2 45 cal/cm2 Slotted Cap Bracket 107 cal/cm2 Description Full face window Window for use with chin guard Replacement window for flash hood Replacement window for flash hood Replacement window for flash hood

Windows
Part Number WV-ARC-10 WV-CHN-10 WV-ARC-25R WV-ARC-45R WV-ARC-107R

Brackets
Description Universal Cap Bracket Slotted Cap Bracket Universal Hat Bracket Universal Hat Bracket Part Number HB-2-CAP HB-2-SLT HB-2-UNV

Accessories
Chin Guard Hard Cap Hard Hat SW-CN-G E2RW-WE E1RW-WE

DOUBLE LAYER FR HOODS

Ultimate Classic Nomex Blend

Our CarbonX Ultimate cut or flared hood provides an amazing 23 cal/cm2 of protection. CarbonX is a blend of carbon and Kevlar fibers. Part# KCF-51

Again an amazing 23 cal/cm2 protection with our Classic cut neck drape. CarbonX is a blend of carbon and Kevlar fibers. Part# KC-51

Our Nomex blend hood offers economy and 8.2 cal/cm2 protection. KN-51-NFPA

SIMPLIFIED, TWO-CATEGORY, FLAME-RESISTANT (FR) CLOTHING SYSTEM

This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational purposes only. H.1 Use of Simplified Approach. The use of Table H.1 is suggested as a simplified approach to assure adequate PPE for electrical workers within facilities with large and diverse electrical systems. The clothing listed in Table H.1 Simplified, Two-Category, Flame-Resistant Clothing System Clothing* Everyday Work Clothing FR long-sleeve shirt (minimum arc rating of 4) worn over an untreated cottonT-Shirt with FR pants (minimum arc rating of 8) or FR coveralls (minimum arc rating of 4) worn over an untreated cotton T-shirt (or an untreated natural fiber long sleeve shirt) with untreated natural fiber pants. Applicable Tasks All Hazard/Risk Category 1 and 2 tasks listed in Table 130.7(C)(10). On systems operating at less than 1000 volts, these tasks include work on all equipment except Insertion or removal of low-voltage motor starter "buckets," Insertion or removal of power circuit breakers from switchgear cubicles or Removal of bolted covers from switchgear. On systems operating at 1000 volts or greater, tasks also include the operation of switching devices with equipment enclosure doors closed. All Hazard/Risk Category 3 and 4 tasks listed in Table 130.7(C)(10) On systems operating at 1000 volts or greater, these tasks include work on exposed live parts of all equipment. On systems of less than 1000 volts, tasks include insertion or removal of low-voltage motor starter MCC "buckets," insertion or removal of plug-in devices into or from busway, insertion or removal of power circuit breakers and removal of bolted covers from switchgear. Table H.1 fulfills the minimum FR clothing requirements of Table 130.7(C)(10) and Table 130.7(C)(11). The clothing systems listed in this table should be used with the other PPE appropriate for the Hazard/Risk Category. See Table 130.7(C)(11).

Electrical "Switching" Clothing Multilayer FR flash jacket and FR bib overalls worn over either FR coveralls (minimum arc rating of 4) or FR long-sleeve shirt and FR pants (minimum arc rating of 4), worn over untreated natural fiber long-sleeve shirt and pants, worn over an untreated cotton T-shirt or Insulated FR coveralls (with a minimum arc rating of 25, independent of other layers) worn over untreated natural fiber long-sleeve shirt with untreated denim cotton blue jeans ("regular weight," minimum 12 oz/yd2 fabric weight), worn over an untreated cotton T-shirt.

*Note other PPE required for the specific tasks listed in Tables 130.7(C)(10)(a) and 130.7(C)(10), which include arc-rated face shields or flash suit hoods, FR hardhat liners, safety glasses or safety goggles, hard hat, hearing protection, leather gloves, voltage-rated gloves, and voltage-rated tools.

Level 2 Kit

Part#L2K-(size)

Level 4 Kit

Part#L4K-(size)

Includes: 35" Jacket (11cal/cm2) Over pant (11cal/cm2) Face shield & cap bracket

Class 0 rubber gloves Leather protector gloves Glove bag Gear bag

Includes: 35" Jacket (45cal/cm2) Over pant (45cal/cm2) Hood w/out hard cap

Class 2 rubber gloves Leather protector gloves Glove bag Gear bag

Customized Flash Protection Kits

The following items come standard with all kits: Gear bag is included Face shield or hood will be included and match clothing protection level If you select a rubber glove, the leather protector and glove bag will be included automatically. Select from the list below to fill out your custom part number

Clothing Style Example: KITJP -

Clothing Clothing Protection Size Cal/cm2 20

11 20 32 45 59 76 106

Glove Requirement 0 -

Glove Size 10 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 12

XL S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

Jacket & Pant (JP) Jacket & Bibs (JB) Coat & Legging (CL) Coverall (CV)

No Gloves ( NG ) Class 00 ( 00 ) Class 0 ( 0 ) Class 1 ( 1 )

Part# example KIT-JP-20-XL-0-10

Table 130.7(C)(9)(a) Hazard/Risk Category Classification

Task (Assumes Equipment Is Energized, and Work Is Done Within the Flash Protection Boundary)
LS O TO S D VE TE LO Y RA G R V- ED GO T TE RA CA V- K IS /R D AR AZ H LS O TO S D VE TE LO Y RA G R V- ED GO T TE RA CA V- K IS /R D AR AZ H

Task

Task

Panelboards rated 240 V and below Notes 1 and 3 Circuit breaker (CB) or fused switch operation with covers on CB or fused switch operation with covers off Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Remove/install CBs or fused switches Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Panelboards or Switchboards rated >240 V and up to 600 V (with molded case or insulated case circuit breakers) Notes 1 and 3 CB or fused switch operation with covers on CB or fused switch operation with covers off Work on energized parts, including voltage testing 600 V Class Motor Control Centers (MCCs) Notes 2 (except as indicated) and 3 CB or fused switch or starter operation with enclosure doors closed Reading a panel meter while operating a meter switch CB or fused switch or starter operation with enclosure doors open Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Work on control circuits with energized parts 120 V or below, exposed Work on control circuits with energized parts > 120 V, exposed Insertion or removal of individual starter buckets from MCC Note 4 Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) 600 V Class Switchgear (with power circuit breakers or fused switches) Notes 5 and 6 CB or fused switch operation with enclosure doors closed Reading a panel meter while operating a meter switch CB or fused switch operation with enclosure doors open Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Work on control circuits with energized parts 120 V or below, exposed Work on control circuits with energized parts > 120 V, exposed Insertion or removal (racking) of CBs from cubicles, doors open Insertion or removal (racking) of CBs from cubicles, doors closed Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Other 600 V Class (277 V through 600 V, nominal) Equipment Note 3 Lighting or small power transformers (600 V, maximum) Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts)

0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 2* 0 0 1 2*

N N Y Y N N N N Y N N N Y

N N Y Y N N N N Y N N N Y

0 Y Y 2* Y Y 3 2* 2* 1 0 0 1 2* 0 2* 3 2 2* 3 2 2* 1 Y Y N N N N N Y Y Y N N Y N N N N N N N N N N N Y Y Y N N N N N N N

Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Revenue meters (kW-hour, at primary voltage and current) Insertion or removal Cable trough or tray cover removal or installation Miscellaneous equipment cover removal or installation Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Application of safety grounds, after voltage test NEMA E2 (fused contactor) Motor Starters, 2.3 kV through 7.2 kV Contactor operation with enclosure doors closed Reading a panel meter while operating a meter switch Contactor operation with enclosure doors open Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Work on control circuits with energized parts 120 V or below, exposed Work on control circuits with energized parts > 120 V, exposed Insertion or removal (racking) of starters from cubicles, doors open Insertion or removal (racking) of starters from cubicles, doors closed Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Metal Clad Switchgear, 1 kV and above CB or fused switch operation with enclosure doors closed Reading a panel meter while operating a meter switch CB or fused switch operation with enclosure doors open Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Work on control circuits with energized parts 120 V or below, exposed Work on control circuits with energized parts > 120 V, exposed Insertion or removal (racking) of CBs from cubicles, doors open Insertion or removal (racking) of CBs from cubicles, doors closed Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Opening voltage transformer or control power transformer compartments Other Equipment 1 kV and above Metal clad load interrupter switches, fused or unfused Switch operation, doors closed Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Outdoor disconnect switch operation (hookstick operated) Outdoor disconnect switch operation (gang-operated, from grade) Insulated cable examination, in manhole or other confined space Insulated cable examination, in open area

2* 2* 2* 1 1 2* 2* 0 0 2* 3 0 3 3 2 3 4 3 2 0 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 2 4 4 3 3 2 4 2

Y Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y Y Y N N Y N N N N N Y Y Y N N Y N N N N Y N N Y N Y Y

Y N N N N Y N N N N Y Y Y N N N N N N N N Y Y Y N N N N N N N Y N N Y N N N

Legend: V-rated Gloves are gloves rated and tested for the maximum line-to-line voltage upon which work will be done. V-rated Tools are tools rated and tested for the maximum line-to-line voltage upon which work will be done. 2* means that a double-layer switching hood and hearing protection are required for this task in addition to the other Hazard/Risk Category 2 requirements of Table 130.7(C)(10) of Part II. Y = yes (required) N = no (not required)

Notes: 1) 25 kA short circuit current available, 0.03 second (2 cycle) fault clearing time 2) 65 kA short circuit current available, 0.03 second (2 cycle) fault clearing time 3) For < 10 kA short circuit current available, the Hazard/Risk Category required may be reduced by one Number. 4) 65 kA short circuit current available, 0.33 second (20 cycle) fault clearing time 5) 65 kA short circuit current available, up to 1.0 second (60 cycle) fault clearing time 6) For < 25 kA short circuit current available, the Hazard/Risk Category required may be reduced by one Number.

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