Arc-flash protection refers to a suite of personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing designed to safeguard electrical workers from the severe thermal, light, and radiant-energy hazards of an electrical arc flash, for example when working on or near live switchgear, busbars, switchboards, substations, or other energized equipment.
An arc flash is not just a spark, it is a violent release of electrical energy that can produce temperatures of tens of thousands of degrees, intense light and heat, molten metal, and explosive forces.
The protective clothing and PPE are intended to protect the worker from burns, radiant heat, and other harmful effects of that event.
Because arc-flash hazards vary by equipment, voltage, fault current and working conditions, arc-flash protection must be selected based on a risk assessment or analysis. Protective clothing and PPE should offer a declared “arc-rating” (in calories per cm²) appropriate for the level of exposure.
- Meets NFPA 70E Standard & OSHA 291910-269 Regulations.
- The most comprehensive electrical safety PPE in the industry.
- Clothing available from 8 CAL/cm2 to l 00 CAL/cm2.
- Complies with SANS 724-2009.
- Available in kit form.
- Wide range of accessories available.
Typical Use Cases
- Maintenance, inspection, or repair of energized switchgear, distribution boards, panelboards, transformers, motor control centres, or other electrical installations in industrial, commercial or utility environments.
- Live-line work where complete de-energisation may not be possible, using arc-flash clothing to provide safety when working close to live parts.
- Any operations where a risk assessment or arc-flash study has indicated potential for arc-flash exposure, including fault-clearing, switching events, maintenance under load, or high-voltage cable work.
- Facilities where compliance with occupational safety standards (for example local equivalents of international standards) is required, ensuring legal and safety obligations are met.
