Book traversal links for Arc Flash Personal Protective Equipment ‹ Electrical Safety Protective Methods Up Working Outdoors and Extension Cords › This Personal Protective Equipment provides protection after an arc flash incident has occurred and should be viewed as the last line of protection. Selection of the appropriate PPE for the task to be performed is based upon hazard categories found in NFPA 70E – 2004, which should appear on labeled electrical panels and equipment. The following table is provided as a quick reference. Workers must ensure that they have reviewed all appropriate safety requirements before work begins. Personal Protective Equipment Requirements for Arc Flash Protection Category Energy Level PPE Requirements 0 ≤2 cal/cm² Non-melting or untreated natural fiber 1 4 cal/cm² Fire Resistant (FR) shirt and pants 2 8 cal/cm² Fire Resistant shirt and pants, cotton underwear 3 25 cal/cm² Two layers Fire Resistant clothing, cotton underwear 4 40 cal/cm² Fire Resistant shirt and pants, multilayer flash suit, cotton underwear. Face protection includes face shield and/or safety glasses. Hand protection includes leather over rubber for arc flash protection. Leather work boots above 4 cal/cm². Book traversal links for Arc Flash Personal Protective Equipment ‹ Electrical Safety Protective Methods Up Working Outdoors and Extension Cords › Staff Kelly States Director of Campus Safety and Health 609-258-2648 James McQuaid Assistant Director, Occupational Safety 609-258-5106
