National Safety Apparel Arc Flash Clothing

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Arc flash kits are essential when working in and around electrical equipment
as it can be potentially dangerous and it is extremely important to wear the correct protective clothing. Arc flash protection is necessary to provide a work environment that is as safe as possible in the event that an electrical fault occurs.

An arc flash is a kind of electrical blast that can result in serious injury and even death. For this reason companies both large and small must take the steps to comply with the NFPA 70E in the selection of the correct protective clothing.

Arc flash suits are designed to provide a barrier from the heat and flame that is generated from an arc fault that results in an electrical blast. Properly rated PPE in the form of full body protection provides a person with a barrier of protection that can make the difference between life and death. There are different assembles of arc flash suits but the most common is an arc flash kit that includes all the necessary components. The kits provide full body protection and are kept in a storage bag that helps to keep all the items together in one place.

A good example of an arc flash kit is the protective hood with ear protection and safety glasses that will protect the head area, a coat and bib overall. This provides full body protection and allows for additional layering in the upper chest area where the overall and jacket overlap. The kits also come with or without the voltage rated gloves and are kept in the storage bag that comes in the arc flash kit.