Electric Arc Protection

Preventing Arc Flash Injuries

Arc flash injuries can be fatal. With high volume sounds, blinding lights and temperatures up to 12,000 degrees, arc faults can cause severe injuries. An Arc flash occurs where there is a short circuit through the air between conductors or conductors and the ground. Arc faults can be prevented by following correct practice and using safety equipment. Electric flash workwear will protect against the heat caused by arc flash and as a result help shield staff from burns. During arc flash incidents, certain types of fabric such as polyester is flammable so it will melt or set on fire. Electric arc workwear is designed using natural fibres such as cotton which are non-flammable. Garments will counter any fires and withstand the heat and pressure of the flash.

Arc Flash Protective Clothing

We can supply high quality arc flash protective clothing including coveralls, tops, jackets and trousers. IEC 61482-2 is the industry standard for electric arc clothing. It outlines that garments should withstand the heat and remain intact. Fastenings should also be safe to use after exposure without causing injury to the wearer. Our garments meet these requirements and offer the necessary protection for your workforce.

Arc flash clothing is available with different levels of protection to accommodate for different roles and environments. Our garments can also supplied as a multi-functional garment combining Hi-visibility EN20471 , EN 1149-3-5 Antistatic and  chemical splash EN 13034. We recommend you always carry out  a risk assessment when going over your workwear options to ensure we are providing your staff with the correct workwear solutions. 

Types of Workwear

Workwear Purchase Options

Arc flash clothing is available for purchase outright or as part of a workwear rental contract. We are able to offer a complete workwear service for your company. Our rental service involves measuring staff for uniforms, dealing with repairs and alterations, ordering new uniforms as required and using our specialist knowledge and facilities to carefully launder your workwear. When managing your workwear we place RFID chips on your workwear so we can trace their location through the laundry process, monitor how often they’ve been cleaned and note any information about repairs. This product traceability allows us to ensure your uniforms are kept in the best condition, keeping them safe for your job. Outright purchase of workwear is an option also and we have flexible contracts available for our workwear management and laundry services so you can crucially ensure your garments remain in the best condition possible.