ARC Flash Safety Clothing, Hoods
OSHA Health & Safety guidelines for employee safety are very extensive regarding flame resistant protective clothing. This flame resistant clothing can mean the difference between minor survivable burns and major life-threatening injuries.
All Safety Products distributes a complete range of flame resistant apparel including aprons, coveralls, jackets, suits and more in a variety of sizes, colors, materials and options:
- Clothing Sizes: Small ,Medium, Large, XLarge, 2XLarge, 3XLarge; some offer Regular and Tall options
- Styles: Jackets, Coveralls, Sleeves, Bibs
- Levels of coverage: Light-Duty, Medium-Duty, Insulated
- Sleeves: 18” – 23”, Standard Elastic, Elastic Wrist, Snap Wrist
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed strict standards for electrical safety work practices to safeguard employees from hazards such as shock and arc flash. OSHA deems the employer to be in compliance if Personal Protective Equipment is selected using the NFPA Standards. All Safety Products carries Arc Flash Apparel that assures adequate safety protection as suggested here:
Hazard/Risk Category | Clothing Description | Required Minimum Arc Rating of PPC |
0 | Non-melting, flammable materials with 4.5 oz fabric weight | N/A |
1 | FR shirt and FR pants or FR coveralls | 4 |
2 | Cotton underwear plus FR shirt and FR pants | 8 |
3 | Cotton underwear plus FR shirt and FR pants plus FR coveralls, or cotton underwear plus two FR coveralls | 25 |
4 | Cotton underwear plus FR shirt and FR pants plus multilayer flash suit | 40 |
Additional related flame resistant products that can help keep your workplace safe and effective:
- FR Faceshields (Arc rated)
- FR Hoods (Arc rated)
- Arc Kits (Level 2, Level 4)
- FR Gloves (high heat gloves, welding gloves)
- FR Footwear (dielectric boots)
- Insulated Tool Kits (9-piece to 60-piece)
- Sleeves (nylon mesh, Kevlar®)
There is volume pricing and government discounts on many types of welding protection apparel including sleeves, insulating gloves, dielectric footwear and balaclava hoods, long sleeve shirts, hooded sweatshirts, coveralls, face shields.
All ARC flash protective clothing carry the manufacturer's warranty for any manufacturer defects in the workmanship of the products.
All Safety Products’ Protective Workwear resource section contains details on safety regulations and compliancy for flame resistant clothing.
Request a quote from our customer service team or contact us if you need assistance choosing the right protective workwear.