Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Mitchell Instruments

Arc Flash Clothing - Meets NFPA 70E Standards - HRC1, HRC2, HRC3 and HRC4 Rated

OHSA 29 CFR 1910.269 (1)6)(iii) requires employers to make sure their workers' uniforms do not increase the risk of injuries when they are exposed to flames or electric flash arcs.

The NFPA 70E -2004 standard addresses electrical-safety work practices and procedures. The standard applies to employees working on or in close proximity to energized electrical conductors or circuits.

NFPA 70E is the defacto standard referenced in OSHA citations. This standard requires workers to wear flame resistant (FR) clothing that meets the requirements of ASTM F1506 when exposure to an electric arc flash is possible.

Flame resistant (FR) protective clothing from Mitchell Instrument Co meets or exceeds all requirements outlined in ASTM F1506. Always perform a careful hazard assessments before purchasing arc flash protective clothing. Determine the minimum PPE cal/cm2 rating based on the severity of the arc hazard